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10 Best Tailors in Singapore

A guide to the best tailoring in Singapore, from bespoke suit and shirt makers to cheongsam couturiers and clothes alteration studios islandwide.

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Amir Wahab
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A tailor fitting a bespoke suit jacket at a Singapore tailoring shopAI image by LocalRank

The best tailoring in Singapore covers far more than business suits: bespoke and made-to-measure houses, heritage shirtmakers, cheongsam and qipao couturiers, and quick-turnaround alteration studios that resize what you already own. The ten below are established, currently operating names, each with a different specialty and price level. Confirm fabrics, fittings, lead times and costs directly before you commit.

1. Kevin Seah Bespoke

Kevin Seah is a menswear house focused on bespoke and made-to-measure suits, jackets, shirts and trousers, working from an atelier near the Botanic Gardens. The label says it was founded in 2009 and describes a hand-finished process with several fittings, using cloths sourced from established mills. It suits customers who want a suit built largely from scratch and a longer consultation rather than an off-the-peg alteration.

2. CYC The Custom Shop

CYC is a heritage custom shirt and suit maker offering made-to-measure shirts, suits, jackets and trousers alongside some ready-to-wear, from its store at Capitol Singapore. The brand says it has been tailoring shirts and suits to measure in Singapore since 1935, and it is especially known for its made-to-measure shirting. It is a strong starting point if you want an ongoing custom shirt programme rather than one-off alterations.

3. Edit Suits Co.

Edit Suits Co. is a made-to-measure specialist producing custom suits, shirts, chinos, outerwear and wedding suiting to individual measurements, from a showroom on Duxton Road. Rather than full hand-cut bespoke, it runs a measurement-led made-to-measure process with a broad selection of cloths. It is aimed at customers who want a personalised fit and plenty of fabric choice for a suit or wedding outfit.

4. Dylan & Son

Dylan & Son is a family-run bespoke tailor on Telok Ayer Street offering bespoke suits and jackets and made-to-measure shirts and trousers, seen by appointment. The tailor says the family's trade began in the late 1970s as Oriental Tailor and was rebranded under its current name in 2010, with a house style blending English structure and Italian softness. It suits buyers who want a personal, single-cutter bespoke relationship rather than a walk-in service.

5. Mohan's Custom Tailors

Mohan's Custom Tailors is a long-running custom tailor on Scotts Road handling both men's and women's tailoring, from suits and shirts to jackets and trousers, with a wide range of English and Italian cloths. The business says it was established in 1971, that most of each garment is hand-sewn, and that it can turn a suit around quickly for travellers working to a deadline. It is worth considering for visitors and locals who want made-to-measure work with a fast-turnaround option.

6. Laichan

Laichan is the couture label of cheongsam and qipao specialist Goh Lai Chan, working from an atelier at Mandarin Gallery on Orchard Road. It is known for made-to-measure modern cheongsams and evening gowns in silks and lace, including bridal and mother-of-the-bride pieces. It is aimed at customers commissioning a special-occasion or wedding cheongsam rather than everyday alterations.

7. Outpost Clothing

Outpost is a bespoke tailor at Shaw House on Orchard Road specialising in cheongsam and qipao, including modern bridal and mother-of-the-bride styles, alongside evening gowns and oriental men's suiting. It offers a guided custom process covering fabrics, colours and detailing for made-to-measure pieces. It suits couples and families dressing for weddings, Chinese New Year or milestone events who want a custom Asian-inspired outfit.

8. The Alteration Studio

The Alteration Studio is an alterations and resizing specialist at CityLink Mall, working on everything from shirts, jeans and suits to gowns and wedding dresses. The studio says it has served more than 55,000 customers over roughly 15 years and offers same-day or express alterations for urgent jobs. It is a practical choice when you need existing garments taken in, let out or hemmed rather than made from scratch.

9. Big Mama

Big Mama is an alteration specialist with outlets at Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya) and West Coast Plaza, handling clothing alterations and repairs including suit and wedding-gown adjustments. It describes itself as one of the larger alteration operators in Singapore and covers everyday resizing, mending and repair work. It is a convenient option for mall-based drop-offs when you want clothes adjusted or repaired rather than tailored new.

10. Stitch & Steam

Stitch & Steam is a north-side alterations and tailoring service in Canberra, offering hemming, dress alterations, suit and blazer tailoring, shirt tapering and uniform adjustments, plus dry cleaning. It runs by appointment with standard and express turnaround options, and describes itself as a dedicated new-generation tailor rather than a side operation. It is handy for residents around Yishun, Sembawang and Canberra who want alterations without heading into town.

How to choose

  • Decide what you actually need first: full bespoke cut from scratch, made-to-measure where an existing block is adjusted to you, or alterations to clothes you already own, because the price and lead time differ a lot between them.
  • Ask to see and handle the cloth options, confirm where the fabric is from, and check the fibre content and any care requirements before you choose.
  • Confirm how many fittings are included, the expected turnaround time, and what happens, and what it costs, if further adjustments are needed after collection.
  • For a wedding suit, cheongsam or gown, book well ahead and ask about the tailor's experience with that specific garment, plus their timeline for a final fitting close to the event.
  • Get the full quote in writing, covering fabric, making and any extra charges, and treat any advertised discount or struck-through 'usual price' as a marketing claim rather than a guide to real value.
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Amir Wahab

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Amir Wahab is the founder and editor of LocalRank, an independent Singapore rankings and local guides publication.

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