Made to treasure

Despite a drop in demand for bespoke clothing, tailors see more discerning consumers looking for quality, well-cut pieces that last

Married couple Ken Zhou and Lyn Kua are the founders of menswear tailor Assemble and its sister brand Accent, which launched ready-to-wear pieces (above) that can be customised via a made-to-order option.
Married couple Ken Zhou and Lyn Kua are the founders of menswear tailor Assemble and its sister brand Accent, which launched ready-to-wear pieces (above) that can be customised via a made-to-order option.ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
Stitched Custom's founders (from left) Mr Sim Joe Yee and Mr Tan Qing Quan pride themselves on being one of the first local tailors to offer a wide range of customising. Ms Sheryl Yeo started 3Eighth to adapt menswear to women's bodies. She launched
Stitched Custom’s founders (from left) Mr Sim Joe Yee and Mr Tan Qing Quan pride themselves on being one of the first local tailors to offer a wide range of customising. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
Stitched Custom's founders (from left) Mr Sim Joe Yee and Mr Tan Qing Quan pride themselves on being one of the first local tailors to offer a wide range of customising. Ms Sheryl Yeo started 3Eighth to adapt menswear to women's bodies. She launched
Ms Sheryl Yeo started 3Eighth to adapt menswear to women’s bodies. She launched her first ready-to-wear capsule called Staples last month.ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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Jan 22, 2021, 5:00 am SGT
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With Covid-19 cutting back the need for formal clothing and officewear as many people work from home, the tailoring industry has been badly hit.

Working professionals have traded their sharp suits and dresses for relaxed fits and loungewear, threatening an industry that banks on getting fit down to a T.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 22, 2021, with the headline 'Made to treasure'. Subscribe
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