Jantzen belongs in a conversation about Hong Kong shirts rather than suits. Its reputation in the local press rests on shirts: Localiiz picked out the split yoke, which lets the fabric fall cleanly over the shoulder, and a long tail that stays tucked in, and said a shirt can be made in two days. Readers on Permanent Style and StyleForum have described the shirts as cheap and good value, though not all were happy with the service or the fabrics.
The suits are a more modest proposition. Jantzen says it makes them in its own factory, after a consultation, measurements and a fitting in a basted or unfinished state, and Honeycombers counted more than 1,000 suit fabrics in 2024. But it names no cutter, does not say where its factory is and publishes no prices. The turnaround reported by HK Magazine, about a week with two or three fittings, belongs to Hong Kong's quick custom trade, not to the six weeks WW Chan gives for a bespoke suit.
The history is also thin. The firm gives 1968 as its founding date, while an undated South China Morning Post profile said the shop was opened by David Wong and Ricky Ho about 20 years before it was written, at World Wide House on the same street. Neither date can be confirmed from other sources.
Choose Jantzen for shirts made quickly at a fair price, and for a simple suit or tuxedo if you are already there. For a suit cut over several fittings by a named tailor, the bespoke tailors higher on this list are the better choice. The studio is open late, until 8pm from Monday to Saturday, and on Sundays.
TailorGuide score
Each test is scored out of 10 and weighted. Scores set the order within Hong Kong; they are not compared across cities.
- CutCut and construction35%
- 7/10
- FitFit and fittings30%
- 7/10
- ReputationReputation over time20%
- 6/10
- ServiceService15%
- 7/10
- Founded
- 1968, according to the firm
- House style
- Value shirts; straightforward suits to order
- Best for
- Good-value shirts made in days
- What they make
- Shirts, suits, tuxedos, women's tailoring, repairs and alterations
- Prices
- Not published. Ask the house for a quote.
Prices are approximate and change with the fabric and customizations you choose. Confirm the price and the number of fittings before you order.
History
- 1968The firm's stated founding date
- 2000sThe South China Morning Post profiles the shop, then at World Wide House, 19 Des Voeux Road Central, run by David Wong and Ricky Ho
- 2019Localiiz lists it among Hong Kong's best tailors, singling out its shirts
- 2024Honeycombers lists it for tuxedos and custom shirts, from the On Lok Yuen Building
Questions
Does Jantzen make suits?
Yes. Shirts are its specialty, but it also makes suits and tuxedos to order. It says suits are made in its in-house factory and fitted in a basted or unfinished state before they are finished.
How much does Jantzen charge?
It does not publish prices. Ask the studio by phone (+852 2810 8080) or WhatsApp (+852 5444 7257).
How long do a Jantzen shirt and suit take?
Localiiz reported in 2019 that a shirt can be made in two days. An older HK Magazine listing said a suit takes about a week, with two or three fittings. The firm itself does not state a turnaround.
Where is Jantzen and when is it open?
Room D-E, 5/F, On Lok Yuen Building, 25-27 Des Voeux Road Central, a short walk from Central MTR station. It is open Monday to Saturday, 11.30am to 8pm, and Sundays and public holidays, noon to 6pm.
Do I need an appointment at Jantzen?
It is not required, but the studio takes bookings through the appointment form on its website, where you choose a date and a service (shirts, suits, repairs or women's clothing), and by WhatsApp on +852 5444 7257.
By TailorGuide · Updated April 2026
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