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March 2024 by Michael Rayhill
My experience with Michelle at Alan David went above and beyond my expectations. I was asked to officiate a friend’s wedding and had tried on my tux about 3 weeks before the wedding. I had been weight lifting and my pants no longer fit. After trying several off-the-rack tuxedo options, which were expensive for the quality, I made an appointment at Alan David.I was looking for a double breasted peak lapel jacket with pleated pants that had a slight break and a nice drape to them. Not only was the incredible team at Alan David able to accommodate my unreasonable request of a custom suit in such a short timespan, the suit was made with extreme precision, care and love. Michelle’s expertise, incredible taste, artistry, kindness and warmth made this whole process a dream.At my first fitting, my tuxedo shirt that I had previously owned needed the sleeves adjusted which the team was able to accommodate as well as sewing my button holes on my placket smaller so my shirt studs wouldn’t fall out (a detail I had never even thought of, but what turned out to be an essential modification).This was my first time ordering a custom suit. Elsie, Emily, Ben, Bruce and especially Michelle all made my experience a true delight from start to finish. The great thing about Alan David is that they order extra fabric so if my suit needs alterations in the future the fabric will be from the same dye lot. Custom suiting is ultimately an investment, cheap suits can be expensive from how frequently you need to replace them. A custom suit can last for decades if you maintain them properly. I would highly recommend Alan David for those who are looking for a beautiful, tailor-made suit, I plan on returning again as soon as I can.
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February 2024 by Mark Andrews
I started having my clothes made by Alan David 2-3 years ago. The quality and service are really remarkable, and now I wouldn’t consider using any other tailor.The process begins by making an appointment. In my case, Elsie helped me with that, and she quickly found a time that was very convenient for me. The appointment is more important than it may at first seem. Although the store is almost always busy, Alan David honors appointments more carefully than many doctors and it assures you full attention when you arrive.The first part of the session involves selecting the garment you want. Suits, sports jackets, blazers, pants, tuxedos, overcoats – Alan David makes them all with great care and expertise in a variety of subtly different styles. An expert with years of experience works with you. In my case David helped me and we zeroed in on blazers and pants. He quickly made some good suggestions and we moved on to fabric selection.Alan David has an extremely wide selection of wonderful fabrics. Broadly speaking, the fabrics fall into three categories. About 20% of them are in what I would call the “value” category. These are very good, but very reasonably priced. If you are looking for a perfectly tailored garment that won’t break the bank, look no further. The majority of their materials are more expensive, but by no means exorbitant. There are very fine gaberdines, worsteds, linens, and tweeds, primarily from England, Scotland, and Italy, in virtually every color and pattern imaginable. The final 20% or so are truly luxury fabrics – cashmeres, alpacas, and vicunas that are expensive but very beautiful. If you want something super high-end, Alan David has you covered, too.I went with a dark blue wool blend for the blazer and a medium gray gaberdine for the pants. Once your garments and fabrics are set, you move on to the all-important measurement process.Measurement at Alan David is part science and part art. Very experienced tailors (not salesmen) meticulously take many measurements following a proprietary pattern process. The result - totally bespoke garments that fit perfectly.When your clothes have been completed, you go for a final fitting and finetuning. Once they have all the measurements set, they follow the patterns to make whatever other garments you order in the future that generally fit perfectly with very little or no alteration required.Amazingly, Alan David guarantees a perfect fit for the life of the garment at no additional charge. Obviously, there is a limit to how much a garment can be let out or taken in, but the fact that Alan David provides this great follow-on service is yet another reason to use them.I recommend them enthusiastically.
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January 2024 by joe lanza
After enduring years of endless trunk sales in an effort to find a suit that actually fit without having to "butcher" the pants, I realized I needed a real solution to my poorly fitting suits dilemma. I needed to find a provider of truly custom fitted bespoke suits!! Following significant research, I went to Alan David and met with David. He is a true gentleman with an eye for detail that sets apart the clothing made here vs the other providers I looked into. His teammate Elsie are their entire team are wonderful as well. They are all professionals and will make you feel quite at home during your visit. I came in looking for a suit and subsequently purchased four suits along with numerous shirts and slacks. I am quite pleased with all of it. There are lots of choices so give yourself enough time to review the numerous samples they have on site. The turnaround time is reasonable and can be reduced if need be.
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January 2024 by Grandmaster Ferromort (Trevor)
I commissioned a grey DB suit. Jay was a great fitter and Alan helped walk me through the process. Will def shop there again.
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January 2024 by Joseph Carrubba
Good at what they do
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December 2023 by Hill K
I have written a review a year ago. I’m back to write another one after getting more than a dozen suits from Alan David in the last 2 years.I wear Alan David suits everyday to work as a college professor and as a speaker. I fell in love with the sartorial art of suit making in the last 2 years. I’ve read all the popular books on suits and watched hundreds of hours of documentaries and videos on savile row, Neapolitan, and Paris (cifonelli) tailoring.From what I’ve learned and watched I will tell you that the best deal you can get in terms of fit, fabric quality and time for your money anywhere in the world is Alan David. I take this time to write this second review is because how grateful I feel for their business. Check out my new flannel suits photos—a picture is worth thousand words.
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December 2023 by Kevin Xue
I would like to express my gratitude to Alan David Custom for an amazing sartorial experience from start to finish. Just like hundreds of reviewers before me, I put my trust in Alan David Custom for making my bespoke suit and shirt for THE special occasion. Let me tell you, I couldn’t be happier and satisfied with the way they look. The fit is perfect; The quality is exceptional; The attention to detail is top notch. My wife is extremely impressed with my presentation. Thank you, Alan David Custom and everyone who worked with me! You guys are truly the best at what you do!
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November 2023 by Khalid
UPDATE:I’ve received my suit after the initial try-on, spectacularly tailored.More importantly, the staff at Alan David have been magnificent. Even when something goes slightly awry—a measurement is off, or an accessory isn’t quite right—the staff at Alan David custom are unimaginably quick and happy to overcome the issue and make sure you are more than satisfied with their service.I’ve had the absolute pleasure of speaking with many of the staff, all of whom I have enjoyed laughter and fantastic customer service. In particular, J, Mary Theresa, and Ben have been unimaginably resourceful with helpful recommendations and expedient service.Every time I connect with the staff at Alan David it is a brightening addition to my day.The suit looks magnificent (as I do I wearing it!).I’ll be recommending Alan David custom coast to coast.—To give you a clear view of the Alan David experience:- you meet first with a representative who will help you select your fabric and general suit detail (fabric origin, shirts, any other articles of clothing you need)- you’ll then be fitted with another staff member, and be able to choose out fine details and get recommendations based on your body type and preference- finally, you’ll meet with an accessories expert, if desired, to match ties, belts, cuff links, etc. to your selected suitI love the fitting process. They take immense care and caution to making sure you are going to master your intended look.I’m still waiting on my suit! So photos will come soon!
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October 2023 by Jim Kochalka
I have been an Alan David customer for many years. The selection, quality and fit of their garments is excellent, all delivered in a very customer focused experience.The team is what makes the difference. For me, three individuals stand out - David has been my salesman and understands well my preferences and tastes; Jay does a masterful job in fitting and altering each of the suits I have purchased, and Elsie is the glue who holds all of this together, making appointments and keeping me up to date on the status of my purchase.There are many choices in NYC tailors; Alan David keeps me coming back because they work hard to say "Of course we can do that for you." That is worth a lot to me.
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August 2023 by Jenna Gaudio
The custom suit my husband got from Alan and David Custom suit was exquisite. During our first look my jaw dropped and I made him spin around to show off for me immediately. The color, the cut, the details - all of it was so worth it to make him look and feel special. It seemed like he had a wonderful experience throughout and really set him up for success for our perfect wedding day.
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August 2023 by Sherif Nahas
I have been buying all my suits here for 5-6 years. It’s more expensive than buying off the rack but without a doubt it’s worth it. The selection of fabrics/colors can be a little overwhelming but you get exactly what you want. Elsie and Emily were excellent to work with on the sales side while tailors Gui and Tony ensured a perfect fit. I will be back for many more years.
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August 2023 by Miraglia Law
There are many tailors in NYC with “bespoke” or “custom” in the their name, but very few that are actually bespoke/custom - Alan David is the latter. There’s no obnoxious selling here, no cocktail bar, no nonsense - these are real folks doing a real craft. I’ve been a customer for many years and the quality of the product is unmatched. The personal nature of the service is remarkable - I always (re)connect first with Elsie from their staff and it’s like a warm homecoming every time. Grateful for this business and the art they preserve.
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July 2023 by Joseph Holmes
Normally don't do reviews unless stellar service or complete bust.These guys are the real deal. They create great product AND great service, can't have one without the other. I deal with Elsie all the time and she is a joy to work with. She compliments the tailors well. Suits are actually custom, not made to measure, solid choice of fabrics, and nice look and feel. You can just pop in but make an appt., sometimes the line can be out the door because seems even the younger guys are finding them and liking it.
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July 2023 by Annette A
My husband and I worked with Alan David for a custom wedding tuxedo. Being from out of state, we had a phenomenal experience with the staff there, and were blown away by the attention to detail and quality. From start to finish, Alan David did not miss a single measurement, button, hem, etc. Everything was perfect and they ensured a timely delivery for our destination wedding. I am convinced that custom shops such as Alan David are becoming rare these days... we are so thankful to have found them because we will treasure my husband's wedding tux forever. Thank you, Alan David!
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July 2023 by Thornton Fleet
Picked up my suit after alterations. One of the perks Of Alan David is free alterations even 2 yrs after buying the suit. Great service by Jay and a shout out to Elsie, who is always super helpful and friendly on the phone. I will be back due to the great service provided and the great suit.
