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Have you ever searched Pinterest for fashion inspiration and wondered where could you find some of these dreamy outfits?! A few months ago, I created a Pinterest board called “Fall Fashion” and felt inspired to purchase my first tan coat this season. After saving a few pins, I decided to search online for some outerwear that would come close to the style I was looking for.
After some time, I felt defeated by the internet since I could not find the coat I envisioned. Every coat looked the same, and felt like an “H&M peacoat”. Before giving up hope, I remembered 2 years ago, my husband, friends, and I met an amazing family in Hong Kong who owned literally one of the best tailor shops I’ve ever been to. At the time, I wanted a burgundy coat for the upcoming season. So they measured me, gave me endless fabric options and created a custom made coat for me in as little as 24 hours! I was literally blown away! Below is a photo of my first fitting:
I decided to see if I could find this family owned gem again! I looked inside my burgundy coat, and discovered the tag said “Sam’s Tailor“. So I gave the internet a second chance, and to my delight, I found Sam’s Tailor on Instagram! I decided to send them the photo I saved on Pinterest. Later that evening my time (first thing in the morning their time), they replied to my message and wanted to conduct a virtual call. To my surprise they still had my measurements from 2 years ago, but wanted me to remeasure again just in case.
Durning our initial consultation, they asked if I would try on a few coats, walk in them, stretch, and their team studied my every move over FaceTime. Next they asked how I wanted my coat to fit, how long did I want the coat to be, how many buttons, how should it wrap, how do I want it to feel. I was literally blown away by the precision, detail and care that was taken to create my dream coat from the other side of the world! They also asked if I would send photos of myself wearing other coats so they could study how the fabric folded to my body.
Following our virtual fitting, I received a catalog of different fabrics online to choose from. Once I selected my fabrics, accepted my quote, they literally reached out to me within 5 days to show me my finished coat! I was able to view my coat over video and it was modeled so I could see how to properly button and tie the coat. Once I approved everything, it shipped from Hong Kong to the United States within just 3 business days via DHL.
I was able to select my fabric type and color. So I went for a tan cashmere on the outside and leopard on the inside for fun!
Once I received my coat, I fell in love! The fit was perfect, almost as if I met with them in person! They even surprised me by lining the inside of my pockets with leopard fabric as well!
So if you’re like me, and enjoy saving some of your favorite fashion finds on Pinterest, don’t just let them stay on your dream board! Make them come to life for yourself by having them made! Why not try out Sam’s Tailor for yourself? I promise you will not be disappointed!
OMG, I Love it, you love so beautiful…,🥰
All of these coats are so cute and so perfect for fall. I would love to add all of these to my fall lineup!
Those are adorable jackets and perfect for fall. I could use some updating to my coats.
This jacket is so cute and he’s so talented.
Those are beautiful coats and it looks really good on you. Love it!
I have never considered tailoring my clothes before until reading this post. I need to get browsing on Pinterest for inspiration. I’m glad it came out perfect, really does look great on you!
There are so many gorgeous coats out there! I recently bought a pattern to try making my own coat, but it’s been a bit daunting to start on haha
Wow Nice Coat. I love it. So beautiful. The color also great. The tailor is brilliant because you guys just did on virtual meeting and he make it perfect !How can he knows your size just by virtual. He is genius!!!
Wow, you did virtual fitting and the result is the perfect coat??? This is really amazing. I never do this. I will thinking to do same like you. You give me the idea. Thx for share this.
I liked the colour, design and texture of the coats. Perfect for the winters. You look stunning too in them.
Wow, that coat is amazing. And I can’t believe how fast the process was. I would have expected it all to take so much longer.
I love the custom coat, it looks amazing! I bet so much more affordable and special than a designer piece.
JUST WOW!!! PERFECT FIT!
Nnnniiiccceeeeee….this is a very good example of how important it is to use Pinterest. I love how you managed to transform your thoughts on what could be, to what it is, now. Lovely!