The home of Savile Row
The 10 Best Tailors in London
For two centuries, the tailors of Savile Row and the streets around it have set the standard for the world. These are the ten in London setting it today, with what they charge and how long a suit takes.
- Bespoke from
- $6,600+ on Savile Row
- Time
- 8–12 weeks
- Fittings
- 3 or more
Savile Row-trained cutters, American style
The 10 Best Tailors in New York
New York has no Savile Row, but it has a deep bench of bespoke tailors, from Savile Row-trained cutters in Midtown to young ateliers downtown and in Brooklyn. These are the ten setting the standard, with what they charge and how long a suit takes.
- Bespoke from
- $2,500–7,500+
- Time
- 2–4 months
- Fittings
- 3 or more
Shanghainese bespoke and the fastest suits in the world
The 10 Best Tailors in Hong Kong
Hong Kong tailoring rests on two traditions: the Shanghainese tailors who arrived around 1949 and still cut bespoke suits in Central, and the fast tailors of Tsim Sha Tsui. These are the ten in the city setting the standard today, with what they charge and how long a suit takes.
- Bespoke from
- $1,700–2,300
- Time
- 2–6 weeks
- Fittings
- 2–3
Fast tailoring, from Bur Dubai to DIFC
The 10 Best Tailors in Dubai
Dubai's tailors work fast and at prices far below London's, from the family shops of Bur Dubai to the ateliers of DIFC and the luxury houses of The Dubai Mall. These are the ten in the city setting the standard today, with what they charge and how long a suit takes.
- Bespoke from
- $550–1,100
- Time
- 2–6 weeks
- Fittings
- 2–3
The structured Milanese cut
The 10 Best Tailors in Milan
Milan's tailors cut the most structured suit in Italy, a line closer to London than to Naples. These are the ten in the city setting the standard today, with what they charge and how long a suit takes.
- Bespoke from
- $4,500–6,700
- Time
- 2–3 months
- Fittings
- 2–3
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The 10 Best Tailors in Bangkok
Our critics are in Bangkok now, commissioning and wearing the clothes. The city’s first ranking of its best tailors arrives in November of 2026.
- Bespoke from
- $200–800
Indicative 2026 figures. Always confirm with the tailor.
How we rate
Four tests. One score out of 100.
Every tailor is judged on the cut and construction, the fit and the fittings, its reputation over time and the service. Our critics visit as clients, commission the clothes and wear them before a score is given. Scores set the order within a city; they are not compared across cities.
Read our full methodTest 135%
Cut and construction
Test 230%
Fit and fittings
Test 320%
Reputation over time
Test 415%
Service
- Cut and construction
- Fit and fittings
- Reputation over time
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Where to have a suit made
What a bespoke two-piece costs, how long it takes and what each city does best.
| City | Bespoke from | Time | Fittings | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | $6,600+ on Savile Row | 8–12 weeks | 3 or more | The English cut, Savile Row heritage |
| New York | $2,500–7,500+ | 2–4 months | 3 or more | Savile Row-trained cutters, strong made-to-measure |
| Hong Kong | $1,700–2,300 | 2–6 weeks | 2–3 | Shanghainese bespoke, fast tailoring |
| Dubai | $550–1,100 | 2–6 weeks | 2–3 | Speed, value and a wide choice of fabric |
| Milan | $4,500–6,700 | 2–3 months | 2–3 | Structured Milanese cut, the Caraceni tradition |
Starting prices for a two-piece suit, in US dollars. They rise with the fabric; always confirm with the tailor.
TailorGuide Awards 2026
Every year we name the Tailor of the Year in each city we rank.
The 2026 winners will be announced in December 2026.
About the awards
Before you pay a deposit
Tailor scams, and how to avoid them
The tricks to watch for, from street touts and switched fabric to the suit that never fits, and what to do if it happens.
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