Stephen Seo

I’ve been buying suits from Stephen Seo since 2008, and I never cease to be impressed with the quality of service, attention to detail in construction, and the uniqueness of his designs. Stephen has done a great job of making suits that meet my exact specifications while at the same time making gentle suggestions that help me step out of my comfort zone and find new styles and ideas for dressing sharp.
My latest purchase was a winter weight, three-​piece suit made of Holland and Sherry fabric. Details include the following:
— Peek lapel jacket
— Notch lapel, double breasted waistcoat with button arrangement and lapel shape done according to my specifications
— Horn buttons on jacket and waistcoat
— Fully functional buttons on jacket cuffs
— Contrast stitching around buttonholes, to include boutonnière hole on lapel
— Ticket pocket
— Roped shoulders
— Silk lining in jacket
— Pocket square made from the same silk as the jacket lining
I can’t say enough about how great of an experience I’ve had being a client of Mr. Seo. He has truly helped me dress and look my best.

Really great! I am a B-​school student in NYC. A friend refers me here to make my first custom tailored suit, for my forthcoming interviews. I got them recently, and they are gorgeous. And I feel my money is well spent. Steve is very nice, patient, and most importantly, really professional. He gave me a lot of advices on dressing as well as how to look good in the interview. I am planning to have more suits from him.

Today, I picked up my first bespoke garment. I saw it peaking from the rack it was hanging, and I knew it was mine. The fabrication was definitely distinct. After the light frivolities, Mr. Seo pulls out my two-​piece suit and accompanying dress shirt. WOW. What a masterpiece.
All the usual refinements: peak lapels, contrasting boutonnière on both lapels, set of five surgeon buttons on each sleeve with contrasting last button, hacking pockets with a ticket pocket, and the list goes on. The specialities?
* Holland & Sherry fabrication
* Two-​button double-​breasted jacket
* Roped shoulders
The procedure: After agreeing to making a suit, Mr. Seo simply took over at my request. I mean, it IS his speciality. Before I even thought about it, he had a fabric in mind, and it was gorgeous. I was not ready, but he even had a shirt picked out to fit the entire ensemble. Next came my first fitting that took place February 19^th. The suit’s shell was constructed, and ready to mold to my body. It took Mr. Seo about an hour to chalk, pin, and notate about the suit to really make it unique and mine. Then the wait. Come today, I picked up the suit. No need for physical alterations, except for myself of course.
The experience was something different altogether. True bespoke akin to England’s Savile Row, I have yet to experience a piece of cloth thrown on me, chalked and pinned to my contour, until now. Approximate retail value is $ 4,590 plus tax. Definitely on the high end and for those with lucrative tastes, but you will not be disappointed. It will be quite some time before I have anything made again to this caliber, but it will happen again.