After a six week wait and three fittings I picked up my tailor made suit today. While it was a pain to keep on going to Bur Dubai where you have to battle the traffic then wage war for a parking space (tip take a taxi) the end result was worth it.
The first two fittings involved trying on a template suit made out of muslin. Each time two tailors fussed around me, sticking pins, measuring certain areas intently and scrawling on the suit with tailors chalk in other areas. At all times I was asked “Is this comfortable sir” and on my second visit I was able to change a few of the small design details. No amount of changes or mods was any trouble prior to the cutting of the actual fabric. Here is my template suit which will be used should I ever want another one from Parmar (almost a certainty) which would mean only one fitting moving forward:
I also had some tailored shirts done – I was able to take these with me at the first fitting. I am really pleased with them. For once in my life these shirts fit nicely around the body with the right arm length and the detailing on the cuffs and buttons is pleasing on the eye.
I was getting a little worried as this weekend the Dubai World Cup is on and I wanted to give the suits its first outing as this prestigious occasion. With only a few days left Parmer came through and told me to collect it at 4.30pm today. Sure enough it was ready to go and I am really pleased with the result.
The inside lining, piping and overall detail is excellent. I had my name put on it (just in case in some haze I forgot who I was) which turned into a really nice touch:
The suit has working cuffs and a nice detail on the flower button hole which is stitched to match the pin stripe of the suit:
Sure the suit cost more than I am use to spending. However, the fit is excellent. The styling is modern, the detailing distinctive yet subtle and the weight and feel of the material is top notch.
My flat mate had a look at this afternoon – it seems I will be making another visit on Saturday morning to get him measured up. I am sure I will probably indulge in something slightly more formal for the office. I can only recommend Parmar Tailors – if you want the best in Dubai then these guys deliver. Recommend 10/10.
That looks super, super, super fantabulous. It looks so soft…and I love the shade of grey with the subtle baby blue pinstripes. The pink inside is my fave
I will definitely recommend these guys to my male friends. Might even have a suit made there myself. You should take a % lol ! And why not?!
Will look out for you @ the Cup…
You’re taking your friend to the tailors on Sat morn? We girlies are on our beauty regimes all weekend, and that includes Sat morn! How do you blokes find the time?!
By: i*maginate on March 28, 2008
at 4:03 am
**Wolf Whistles**
Very flash – have fun at the races!
By: nzm on March 28, 2008
at 12:13 pm
Looks very smart, mate. I shall be taking a taxi ride over there come the summer.
Cheers
DB
By: dubaibilly on March 28, 2008
at 2:49 pm
Thanks for the kind comments! – I only hope it will not be too warm at the races today. The build up tp the world cup has been really long this year – can’t wait to get there now.
By: Aaron on March 29, 2008
at 8:11 am
were the suits a good price did you find any that come to your home as i dont know my way around.average price would be nice i want a few but not for the races just for work and to be regulary cleaned
thanks joe
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By: joe coleman on April 6, 2008
at 3:19 pm
What? No picture modeling the suit? Come on, show the world and don’t be shy!
By: aixa on August 14, 2008
at 8:17 am
Hi axia – I am modelling the suit here:
http://englishmanindubai.wordpress.com/2008/03/31/whos-gonna-ride-your-wild-horses/
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