I wanted to get a couple of suits and some shirts made if possible on this trip. Looking at our itinerary I decided the best approach would be in Hanoi as it would give time to have measure, fit, fix and deliver. Trying to be smart I thought that if I locate a tailor near the InterCon it will make it easy to collect them on day of departure. With no word of mouth to go by I resorted to TripAdvisor and found a place, Hoa Fashion, walking distance from the InterCon.
It's a small tailor's shop but I was fussed over by 3 ladies who helped with style, fabric, decisions and measure. As a, ahem, larger gentleman, I want to get a good fit that doesn't make me look bigger than I am (if that's possible).... I also am a stereotypical 'shopping hating bloke'. I just don't enjoy the experience very much - fortunately my wife is the opposite so she dug me out of a hole to make some choices. First fit is tonight so we'll see how we go. Prices weren't super cheap - suit with 2 pants around USD350 for the 'best' fabric. Shirts $40. So it's going to come down to quality of work as I could just buy a cheap off the peg in HBA at that price.