Explorer A Dong Silk - Well worth the price
I was in Hoi An for 3 days this past March and wanted to have a women's pea coat custom made. I'm very particular and have an appreciation for top quality fabrics and craftsmanship.
A-Dong was by far the highest price quoted for my design-- 160 for 90% wool/10% synthetic (imported, as all the other tailors in the area only have access to 70% wool max). Other offers ranged from 42 to 80. A-Dong was more than double the nearest competitor and 4x the price my friend paid for her pea coat.
Despite the ridiculous price quote, I was blown away by their professionalism and the quality of the tailoring they had on display. They also came recommended by someone I had met on a Halong bay tour.
When I tried on my jacket during my first fitting at a-Dong, I was blown away. The detailing matched the reference photo exactly and the only alterations that needed to be made were the sleeves lengthened (since I like mine longer than is typical). It's absolutely stunning and I know the materials and construction will last me at least 10 years. They even went out of their way to track down some metal buttons-- apparently a rarity in Hoi An.
My friend who chose to go with the 42 dollar option received a coat that was nothing better than ordinary and required 3 fittings to adjust properly.
Well worth the price.
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A-Dong was by far the highest price quoted for my design-- 160 for 90% wool/10% synthetic (imported, as all the other tailors in the area only have access to 70% wool max). Other offers ranged from 42 to 80. A-Dong was more than double the nearest competitor and 4x the price my friend paid for her pea coat.
Despite the ridiculous price quote, I was blown away by their professionalism and the quality of the tailoring they had on display. They also came recommended by someone I had met on a Halong bay tour.
When I tried on my jacket during my first fitting at a-Dong, I was blown away. The detailing matched the reference photo exactly and the only alterations that needed to be made were the sleeves lengthened (since I like mine longer than is typical). It's absolutely stunning and I know the materials and construction will last me at least 10 years. They even went out of their way to track down some metal buttons-- apparently a rarity in Hoi An.
My friend who chose to go with the 42 dollar option received a coat that was nothing better than ordinary and required 3 fittings to adjust properly.
Well worth the price.
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