The Armoury is the outlier among our candidates: a shop, not a tailor. It does not cut patterns in New York. What it offers is a carefully chosen tailoring range and a calendar of visiting makers, which together give New York clients a route to soft, well-made tailoring at several price points.
The core is its own tailoring, made by Ring Jacket in Japan, in numbered models that run from padded, structured jackets to the unpadded Model 3, with the Hundred Series made in Italy with more handwork. In 2024 Permanent Style listed Ring Jacket ready-to-wear suits from $1,600, made-to-order from $2,750 and made-to-measure from $3,150, with Hundred Series made-to-measure from $3,600. Made-to-measure is available in store for repeat customers and through Ring Jacket's visits; the Hundred Series takes 8 to 10 weeks, the other ranges about three months.
For bespoke, The Armoury hosts trunk shows. Robb Report named Liverano & Liverano of Florence, Tailor Caid and Pommella of Naples among the visiting artisans in 2023, with Orazio Luciano for made-to-measure. These are visiting firms rather than New York tailors, and their work is made abroad.
Choose The Armoury for made-to-measure in a soft Japanese or Italian style, or as a place to meet European bespoke tailors without travelling. Clients who want a pattern cut and a suit sewn in New York should look to the independent tailors on this list.
TailorGuide score
Each test is scored out of 10 and weighted. Scores set the order within New York; they are not compared across cities.
- CutCut and construction35%
- 8/10
- FitFit and fittings30%
- 7/10
- ReputationReputation over time20%
- 8/10
- ServiceService15%
- 8/10
- Founded
- 2010
- House style
- Soft Japanese and Italian tailoring
- Best for
- Made-to-measure and visiting Italian bespoke under one roof
- What they make
- Ready-to-wear tailoring, made-to-measure, made-to-order, bespoke tailoring, shirts and shoes, knitwear and accessories
- Made-to-measure suit, Ring Jacket
- From $3,150 · 2024 figure
- Made-to-measure suit, Hundred Series
- From $3,600 · 2024 figure
- Made-to-order suit, Ring Jacket
- From $2,750 · 2024 figure
- Ready-to-wear suit, Ring Jacket
- From $1,600 · 2024 figure
- Ready-to-wear suit, Hundred Series
- From $3,500 · 2024 figure
Prices are approximate and change with the fabric and customizations you choose. Confirm the price and the number of fittings before you order.
History
- 2010Mark Cho and Alan See found The Armoury in Hong Kong; the first shop opens in the Pedder Building on October 20
- 2013Soft-opens its New York shop at 168 Duane Street, Tribeca, in December
- 2020Opens a pop-up on Madison Avenue that becomes its Upper East Side shop
- 2024Marks ten years in New York
Questions
Does The Armoury make bespoke suits?
Not itself. Bespoke is available through visiting tailors at trunk shows; Robb Report named Liverano & Liverano, Tailor Caid and Pommella among them in 2023. The Armoury's own tailoring is ready-to-wear, made-to-order and made-to-measure.
How much is made-to-measure at The Armoury?
In 2024 Permanent Style listed Ring Jacket made-to-measure suits from $3,150 and Hundred Series made-to-measure suits from $3,600. Made-to-order suits started at $2,750 and ready-to-wear at $1,600.
How long does an Armoury made-to-measure suit take?
About three months for most ranges, according to Permanent Style in 2024, and 8 to 10 weeks for the Hundred Series.
Who makes The Armoury's suits?
Ring Jacket, founded in 1954 and based in Osaka, makes its own-label tailoring in Japan. The higher Hundred Series is made in Italy.
Where are The Armoury's New York shops?
At 168 Duane Street in Tribeca, open Monday to Saturday 11am to 7pm and Sunday 12pm to 6pm, and at 13 East 69th Street on the Upper East Side, open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 12pm to 6pm.
By TailorGuide · Updated April 2026
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