Blog Tag - Tailors

Suits, Bikes and Art: Three Offbeat Caffeine Havens
It's official: coffee is now mainstream in Beijing, with specialty shops serving cupfuls of fancy imported brewed beans popping up left and right...
Style Tips Dress Up This Tailor: Principle M
Beijing could always use more men who can confidently pull off bow ties and pocket squares. Even a few others who were better informed about the...
Countdown! Our Biggest Blogs – #2
To celebrate the upcoming anniversary of the Beijinger magazine, we're taking a look back at the 11 most-read posts in the history of...
Tailoring for "Real" Dummies
Hopefully our May 2011 issue, “Bespeak for Yourself,” already got you hooked onto tailoring. Our goal at the time was to demystify the process, from...
Tailor-Made: Body-Conscious Dress
You’ve already read all about my custom-made velvet cardigan (or if you haven’t, click here). But how’d my second trip to the tailor turn out? Let’s...
Tailor-Made: Velvet Cardigan (As Seen on Mary-Kate Olsen)
I've always loved the luxurious feel of velvet, and ever since seeing the above photo, I've wanted it in cardigan form. I didn't care that it might...
Beijing has come a long way in the style stakes in recent years, but Beijing's still not the friendliest of cities when it comes to kitting...
The Ins and Outs of Being a Tailor: Wei Tao of Carol & Luc
Hebei native Wei Tao first came to Beijing at age 18 to work as a translator for a local tailor. She soon fell in love with the art of clothing...
Classically Appealing: Yiwen Studio at Sanlitun
After a stint in her native Shanghai, Cao Yiwen has brought her original designs and bespoke tailoring to Beijing. Her studio at Nali Patio is...