Where can I find the best suits in Colombo ?

GuestPoster411Guest29 June 2014 13:40:04

I would like to get some advice and guidance from those of you with a good sartorial sense.

Where can I get well-cut and good quality men's formal / business suits in Colombo ? Name of the outlet / mall would be a great help.

And no, I am not looking at brands like Gucci, Armani, Yves Saint-Laurent, Prada, Savile Row and the likes.

I am also looking for someone knowledgeable enough in the shop to guide me on what suit would be best worn for what occasion like a blazer, 2-piece suit, 3-piece suit, single-breasted, double-breasted, et al. And I suppose the suit shop would have a good collection of ties too. Am I asking for too much ?!?

Many thanks for your assistance.

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makhma Active member

Member since 25 April 2013

makhmaActive member29 June 2014 13:50:27

I am not sure what is to be worn when but I am sure the guys in this shop can be of some help.

You can buy or custom make suits / blazers from Hameediyya. The shop is located in Galle Road, Colombo-4 . Shop is on sea side of the road. It's like 4 floors and you can make some good choices and not too expensive considering top brands.

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GuestPoster411Guest30 June 2014 09:39:56

Many thanks makhma for your suggestion.

Will certainly visit this place.

If I spend a lot of money here I will tell you and you go and demand a cut from them for referring me ! LOL !

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GuestPoster411Guest30 June 2014 09:45:06

Try The Raymond Store

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GuestPoster411Guest30 June 2014 09:52:16

Thanks a lot Wilson.

It's here :

Fabric, The Raymond Shop
11-A ALFRED PLACE
Duplication Road
Colombo, Sri Lanka

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GuestPoster411Guest30 June 2014 09:57:11

@ Wilson / makhma,

I looked at the address further ... and rather curiously the email id is merchandising@hameedia.lk - that's the same name of the shop which is given by makhma above !!

I wonder if they both are one and the same !

rhian666 New member

Member since 17 April 2014

rhian666New member30 June 2014 18:04:23

wills and envoy sorry for the short reply.. In a hurry

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GuestPoster411Guest30 June 2014 19:18:49

Thanks rhian666.

Will try and Google Wills and Envoy for more details.

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GuestPoster411Guest01 July 2014 04:38:23

@ rhian666 ... tried googling for Wills and Envoy, but no luck !

Tried various other combinations too, yet still no leads !

arshad_bes New member

Member since 21 May 2014

arshad_besNew member07 July 2014 06:42:21

#10

Try Hameedia which is the best and comparatively cheaper to the brands you mentioned. They do have more than 10 branches, check the above link to visit the closest one.

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GuestPoster411Guest07 July 2014 07:21:53

#11

Thanks a lot arshad_bes for sharing the information.

Seems like Hameedia is the place to visit - the verdict is pretty unanimous !

Thanks all for your helpful advice, guidance and suggestions. Greatly appreciate it !

rhian666 New member

Member since 17 April 2014

rhian666New member11 July 2014 19:48:37

#12

dear friend, Kindly look in to below link, would help you. sorry for the late reply. Take care

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GuestPoster411Guest12 July 2014 00:38:54

#13

@ rhian666 ... missed the URL ?

Am going to Hameedia this morning.

My comments will be posted here for all your information soon.

rhian666 New member

Member since 17 April 2014

rhian666New member12 July 2014 15:03:14

#14

http://www.willsdesign.lk

sorry for my stupidity

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GuestPoster411Guest12 July 2014 15:47:10

#15

@ makhma, rhiann666,Wilson, arshad_bes ... guys you've all been just wonderful. Thank you !

Today I went to Hameedia's flagship store in Colombo 03. It was perfect for my requirements. The staff there were helpful and I took my time trying and choosing the different suits. Made some very good purchases too. I am more than satisfied and I would not have been without all your help and assistance. Thanks all one more time.