OUR STORY

Empire Tailors, a classic family-run bespoke tailoring store was founded in 1983 by Anthony Asaf, the eldest of three brothers. Over the decades, we’ve distinguished ourselves with our commitment to quality menswear.

 
 
 
 

Made with the age-old Hong Kong tailoring traditions and methods, each garment is handmade in our very own workshop by master tailors. As respected veterans of the industry, our craftsmen each carry an average of 30-40 years of experience.

 
 

Although fashion has continued to evolve over time, the techniques of classic Hong Kong-style tailoring have remained quality-driven. Our tailors work closely with clients in discussing measurements, fit requirements, and other individual details to mold a well-fitted, comfortable, and most importantly a purely bespoke garment. We practice a timely yet delicate form of bespoke tailoring, avoiding the infamous “24 hour suit of Hong Kong”. Instead of forcing a “house cut” on customers like most establishments do, our team works closely with each customer to create a garment based solely on his/her fit and style preferences. This approach has helped our shop earn it's reputation as a favored, trust-able, and reliable spot in Hong Kong’s world-famous tailoring scene. 

 
 

In 2024, for the first time since we opened for business in 1983, we’ve moved to a new location. Our little 150 square ft. shop has witnessed a four-decade long journey on the streets of Kowloon with ups and downs, hardships and successes. From that cramped little store however, we’ve made life long friends from across the world, and are proud to have garnered a global reputation as a classic family-owned Hong Kong Tailoring house. We’ve now departed from that little shop to a brand new 2,500 sq ft. showroom in the heart Tsim Sha Tsui, designed to provide our clients with every element necessary to elevate their sartorial game. From handmade shoes imported from Spain, pure silk ties from Italy, to upscale Japanese, Hong Kong, and Shanghainese tailoring, we have a number of new concepts and products to announce in the coming months.

 
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We thank all of you for supporting our journey and contributing to our heritage over the decades. You are an integral part of our story, and we remain determined to continue providing you with the highest caliber of quality bespoke menswear.