10 best online tailor shops

An online atelier is an online tailoring workshop where you can feel like a fashion designer using simple tools. At the same time, the main difference from online clothing stores is that there is no “Will it fit / will not fit?” Tape measure, because the suit is sewn according to individual measurements.

This article brings together the top 10 online tailor shops.

Internet studio as a business

The online tailoring niche is not new. The first services offering tailoring services over the Internet appeared in 2007.

General working principle:

the client comes to the site;
develops the design of the thing, selects the fabric and accessories;
measures its parameters according to the instructions of the atelier;
fills out the order form;
pays and waits for delivery.

5 easy steps - fantastic!

It is not surprising that the market for clothing and accessories on the Web is growing steadily. According to eMarketer, this sector's revenues in the US in 2013 reached $ 54.2 billion, which is almost 21% of all web sales last year. In this area, the largest percentage of annual growth is estimated by eMarketer, in the next 3 years it will be 17.2.

The target audience of the online atelier is people with non-standard appearance who find it difficult to find clothes in the store. Besides, they are fashionistas with “exclusive style”.

But as practice shows, clients of the Internet studio are mostly men (!) From 30 to 45 years old, managers and businessmen with good income. They have no time (and are not interested) to go shopping, and the position obliges them to look solid.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the popular service Etsy, the principle of which is similar to the concept of an Internet studio. There, the user also does not buy a ready-made thing, but gets acquainted with the portfolio of a handmade master and orders from him what he dreams of. The difference from an online atelier is that the buyer does not use a designer and completely relies on the imagination of the master. But when it comes to clothing, the user, as a rule, can send individual measurements to the executor of the order. Learn more about Etsy here.

The main feature of the Internet studio is the ability to order clothes according to individual sizes. This is ideal for tall, skinny or, for example, overweight people.

But experts see this not only as an advantage, but also as a problem. Not everyone can take their measurements correctly (even with detailed instructions). As a result - returns, dissatisfaction, negative reviews.

In Russia, they started talking about online ateliers as a business in 2009. But out of many startups, only a few survived. You will notice this in our review.

It turned out to be a tricky business. Necessary:

assemble a team of tailors;
find fabric suppliers;
write a designer for customizing;
make an ergonomic website;
establish service (delivery, support, etc.).

This takes money. And considerable. For example, the total investment in "Custom shirt", including advertising costs, amounted to about 15 million rubles. According to experts, the process can be significantly reduced by outsourcing the sewing process.

Be that as it may, there are several dozen online ateliers on the market today. If you've decided to become their client, check out our Top 10 roundup.

Blank label

Chip:custom-cut men's shirts.

Country:USA.

Language:English.

Delivery to Russia: Yes.

The shirt is a visiting card of men's style. It should fit perfectly under a business suit. Businessmen are well aware of this, so they prefer to sew shirts to order.

This opportunity is provided by the Blank Label studio. There you can choose a ready-made model from the collection presented on the site or create your own. A convenient and intuitive constructor will help you with this.

First, we choose the fabric (pedants can order samples of materials) and color. Then - the style. Choosing a collar, pockets, buttons, cuffs and more. After that, we indicate our parameters (in inches!) And place an order.

The cost of shirts is from $ 70 to $ 145, depending on the fabric. Payment by cards.

Delivery - DHL. Is free. Term - 4 weeks. Do you want faster? Pay $ 8 and receive your order within 14 days.

Blank Label is pleased with the terms of the return of goods: if the shirt does not fit you, send it back. The money will be returned to you, and the unclaimed shirt will be donated to charity.

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Shirt Designer by Blank Label

Your cart on Blank Label

Note that in the West there are quite a few Internet ateliers for sewing men's shirts. Also noteworthy are the Tailor Store (+ women's shirts), Moderntailor (not only shirts, but also suits, jackets, trousers) and others.

Custom shirt

Chip:men's and women's shirts for every taste in individual sizes.

Country:Russia.

Language:Russian.

Delivery to Russia: Yes.

Speaking about online sewing of shirts, one cannot help but survey the startup of Vasily Muntyan, an entrepreneur from Izhevsk, who launched the "Custom Shirt" website 4 years ago.

The principle is the same: a convenient designer that allows you to model a shirt for every taste (choose fabric, color, pockets, cuffs, collar, buttons and even embroidery!) According to individual sizes (following the instructions, we measure ourselves and enter the parameters into a special form).

It is important that the service is focused not only on men, but also on women. Another pleasant "trifle" is the Russian language.

"Custom-made shirt" is used by Italian, Austrian and Malaysian fabrics (you can order a catalog with 12 samples), but the shirts are made by Izhevsk craftswomen. Each order is individual - each shirt has its own patterns, which are stored for several months in case of return or re-order.

Delivery is carried out both within Russia and abroad - "Russian Post", EMS, "SPSR-Express", as well as self-call (Moscow and Izhevsk).

There are a lot of payment methods - bank cards, Yandex. Money, WebMoney, E-port and others. The cost of a shirt depends on the fabric and the amount of "embellishments" (the more deviations from the "standard", the more expensive).

As for the return, it is carried out on the basis of the Law "On Protection of Consumer Rights". When returning the goods to the customer, delivery and postage costs, overhead costs are not reimbursed. By the way, it is not so easy to find information about this on the "Custom shirt" website. If there are separate sections on the terms of "payment" and "delivery", then only a small point in the FAQ is given to the return, although it is stated that "we are ready to consider each case of the return of goods individually."

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Designer "Shirts to order"

Before sending the shirt to the basket, you need to take your measurements

Nevertheless, “Shirt to order” has practically no competitors on RuNet. There is also the Internet studio Legole, which also deserves attention, but there are very contradictory reviews on the Web about its work.

True & Co

Chip:perfect sconce without fitting.

Country:USA.

Language:English.

Delivery to Russia: no.

True & Co is not exactly an atelier. There is no constructor for creating your own model. But this is a unique service that allows you to choose the perfect sconce without trying it on.

A bra is a complex piece of clothing that consists of more than 20 pieces. At the same time, to create the perfect sconce, according to True & Co, you need intelligence and beauty.

They have developed a bra selection algorithm that does not require a tailor's tape or fitting. Instead, the woman is asked to take a 2-minute test and answer several questions ("Where does the bra often rub you?", "What brand is your favorite bra?", "How long does a bra usually serve you?"

The last step is to enter your e-mail and come up with a password. After that, you have to choose 3 sconces of your choice, and 2 more will be selected by True & Co. Then you leave a deposit and all 5 models are sent to your address.

Having received and tried on the sconces, you mark in your personal account the models that you did not like (the money for them is returned). This is the basis for further recommendations of True & Co.

Shipping is carried out by US Post (free for orders over $ 50), as well as FedEx. Alas, True & Co does not ship abroad. However, this problem is now easily solvable - there are many intermediaries on the Internet who provide an American address and send goods to Russia.

If the sconce does not suit you, you can return it and get your money back (if the return is made within 30 days from the date of purchase). Attention! If you buy a set, the panties are sent in a special package that allows you to evaluate their style and size; they can be returned only if the packaging is intact.

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To find a sconce, you need to take a short test

True & Co has a huge assortment

If you are used to buying sconces the old fashioned way, use the infographic to help you find the right sconce using adjacent sizes.

Indochino

Chip:men's fashion - from suits to cufflinks.

Country:Canada.

Language:English.

Delivery to Russia: Yes.

Indochino is considered the leader among online men's tailor shops. They have been working since 2007, and during this time they have earned an excellent reputation. The company specializes in clothing for gentlemen. Suits, shirts, trousers, jackets, coats, vests and accessories (ties, cufflinks, belts, etc.).

The "homeland" of Indochino is Canada, but they sew costumes … you guessed it - in China. However, do not let this confuse you - the quality remains at its best.

In this case, you can choose a ready-made model, or you can improve it to your taste. The constructor does not work on accessories.

Dimensions must be in inches when ordering.

The prices on the website are indicated in US dollars. The cheapest suit is $ 449. The most expensive is $ 749.

Payment by cards or PayPal. In the first case, you may have to confirm the card by sending its scan and passport scan to Indochino.

Delivery - FedEx. Term - 4 weeks. Shipping is free for orders over $ 150, otherwise shipping will cost you $ 20.

Indochino has an interesting return policy. There are 3 options. First, the suit (for example) doesn't fit, you take it to a nearby atelier, and Indochino will reimburse you up to $ 75 for the alteration. Second, the suit doesn't fit, you send it back to Indochino at your own expense, and they will remake it for free. And the third: the suit did not fit, you send it back (postage again falls on the shoulders of the buyer) and get a refund.

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Customizer Indochino

Indochino basket

Attention! You can return the product within 21 days from the date of purchase.

J. Hilburn

Chip:premium men's clothing made from Italian fabrics from professional designers.

Country:USA.

Language:English.

Delivery to Russia: no.

It is synonymous with luxury in clothing. At least that's how J. Hilburn position themselves. The company was founded in 2007 by Hil Davis and Veeral Rathod. The venture turned out to be very successful - in 2007, the company's revenues amounted to about $ 34 million.

J. Hilburn provides its clients living in the USA with a unique service - the consultation of a stylist who will help the gentleman develop his own exclusive style. The company's stylist network numbers 2,700. You just need to find out on the website which of them lives nearby.

After that, with further orders, an online designer is available, which allows you to choose the fabric, fit and size (in the case of trousers); or fabric, collar, cuffs, pockets and size (in the case of shirts). The constructor does not work on coats, sweaters and accessories.

J. Hilburn

J. Hilburn will help you develop a personal style

After meeting with the stylist, you can use the constructor

Delivery within the United States by regular mail. Shipping cost is $ 7.50. But J. Hilburn is ready to accept the goods back and return the money within 90 days from the date of purchase. Obviously, this online studio is not suitable for residents of Russia and the CIS countries, but if you are in America, do not miss the opportunity to work on your style with a professional.

Black lapel

Chip:men's clothing - mostly suits. Including wedding.

Country:USA.

Language:English.

Delivery to Russia: Yes.

Black Lapel (not to be confused with Blank Label) is a company founded in 2011 by Derek Tian and Warren Liao. Young people are former financiers. Like white collars, they had to wear a lot of suits. But it was not possible to find the ideal balance of convenience, quality and price.

I had to open an Internet studio. In Black Lapel you can buy a ready-made suit and upgrade the model for yourself. The downside of the designer is that, making changes, you do not instantly see how certain sleeves will look or whether such a pocket will fit here.

But on the site there are detailed instructions for taking measurements. Measuring "centimeters" (for residents of the USA and Canada) are even sent to those who wish for free. It is not for nothing that Black Lapel calls education one of its missions - to teach people the style and be able to choose a suit in any store.

The average cost for suits is $ 550. The cheapest is $ 449, the most expensive is $ 699.

Shipping is free, international, via FedEx. Term - 4 weeks. Black Lapel even takes care of the customs costs.

As for the return, here the conditions are similar to Indochino - they can alter themselves, or reimburse up to $ 75 (for suits, other clothes - $ 50) for costs when contacting another atelier. Full refunds will be issued within 30 days of purchase.

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Constructor Black Lapel

After adding an item to the cart, you will have to register

In the West, there are other good online ateliers specializing in sewing men's clothing: Suitly, Upunique, Worldofalfa (mostly men's clothing, but there is also a designer of women's blouses).

eShakti

Chip:exclusively female fashion.

Country:USA.

Language:English.

Delivery to Russia: no.

EShakti believes fashion should be affordable. Every woman has the right to a dress of her dreams … or a blouse … or a skirt …

To make girlish dreams come true, the eShakti website has a special designer, where women of fashion can choose a “basic” model and “customize” it to their liking (length, sleeve type, neckline, fit, etc.). Also, a color is selected and dimensions are entered. Minus - the picture is static, you will not be able to see what will turn out as a result of all the "transformations".

Payment - only bank cards.

Delivery only to the USA and Canada, and that is paid. When ordering up to $ 50, shipping will cost $ 9. So, in order to order your dream dress on eShakti, you will have to use the services of intermediaries.

The return terms are also not humanistic. A full refund if the item does not suit you, within 30 days from the date of purchase, or (when ordering up to $ 50) a gift card as a gift.

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"Customizing" the dress

You can also buy stock items on eShakti

Finding a good women's Internet studio is generally quite difficult (a paradox, isn't it?). There is also Bowanddrape, but the choice of things and functionality is very modest.

As for the "domestic manufacturer", it is possible to single out, perhaps, the project of Alena Popova - Iddress, an online atelier specializing in dresses.

Getwear

Chip:exclusive jeans.

Country:Russia, USA.

Language:Russian and English.

Delivery to Russia: Yes.

Only the lazy does not know about the Getwear service on RuNet. For anyone interested, a detailed history of the company is here. But the point is simple - they make exclusive jeans according to your design (or you can buy them ready to buy).

Getwear constructor, like a game, in 3D you can change the model, rivets, zippers, pockets, you can "rub" and "cut" jeans, apply embroidery. It's interesting to play around even if you don't order.

Getwear promises that jeans are cut to measure or to size by hand and sewn individually for each client, and if you don't like something, they will alter or get your money back.

Payment: VISA, Mastercard, AmEx, electronic money, bank and postal orders.

Delivery by mail all over the world (except for the Republic of Belarus), free of charge. Courier delivery is also possible.

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Getwear Designer

Taking measurements on Getwear

As already mentioned, if jeans do not fit you, you can return them. Getwear is responsible for postage.

Shoes of prey

Chip:dream shoes.

Country:Australia.

Language:English Russian.

Delivery to Russia: Yes.

Shoes of prey was founded in 2009. In 4 years, visitors have spent over 60 million minutes designing the shoes of their dreams. Shoes of Prey has fewer than 50 employees, while the company has a representative office in Russia with a showroom in Moscow.

Shoes of prey has a cool 3D construction set. One click, and you can change the height or shape of the heel, material, color, decor! You feel like a real designer, and having played enough, you send your work to the basket.

But the main thing is the ability to indicate the individual parameters of the foot, according to which the shoes of your dreams will be made. It is very convenient if you have a “non-standard” foot, too wide or, on the contrary, narrow, high rise, etc. The only inconvenience is that inches are used on the site.

At the same time, prices do not bite. Heeled shoes cost about 179 euros, ankle boots - 199 euros.

Payment by card or PayPal. Free shipping, international via DHL. If the shoes do not fit, you can return them and get your money back.

Shoes of prey are the shoes of your dreams

3D constructor

Shoes of prey basket

Another online shoe shop is Milk and honey shoes. The principle of operation is similar to the previous service.

Beltcraft

Chip:handmade belts for all occasions.

Country:USA.

Language:English.

Delivery to Russia: no.

One belt for a suit, one for casual pants, and one for sportswear. Beltcraft are convinced that every occasion and activity needs to have its own accessory.

Therefore, on their website you can choose: material (leather, suede, cotton), color, accessories and other parameters. The belt size is determined by the size of the underwear.

Delivery to Russia is not carried out, but in the USA it is free for orders over $ 50. Beltcraft guarantees high quality, but if the belt suddenly becomes unusable, they will replace it and return the money.