Al's Attire
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 693-9900
- Cross Street:
- Vallejo Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Editorial Review for Al's Attire – by Roxanne Webber
In Short
This North Beach boutique is famous for its timelessly fashionable men's and women's coats in vintage-look fabrics and cuts that never seem to be out of style. Al's also does custom orders and alterations and offers racks of classy men's and women's clothing they will happily tailor to fit customers.
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Know Before You GoAl and his staff will work with you on every detail of a custom design--from buttons to thread color.
User Reviews for Al's Attire
07/09/2008 Posted by styleshopper
Al was recommended to my husband by a business acquaintance. We purchased my husband a bespoke suit and had to return many, many times due to faulty craftsmanship, poorly taken/executed measurements, inattention to detail, sloppy craftsmanship and lazy employees who were also aloof, confused, and contradicted one-another. We should have known something was wrong when after we paid the deposit and inquired when to return for a follow-up the tailor scolded us 'we'll call you when we're ready- we're really busy." Also, Al's seamstresses used an existing pair of my husband's store-purchased trousers as a 'pattern' for his new pants and kept them for over 2 months! So much for 'custom' tailoring. The entire experience took over 5 MONTHS to get the $1000 suit and when it was finally completed the suit jacket had a flaw in the fabric and Al and his team refused to take responsibility for it and were arrogant and rude even attempting to lay blame on us (the suit was still wrapped in plastic). Al and the seamstresses exhibited appallingly bad customer service, unacceptable quality/craftsmanship, and poor business ethics This business should be avoided at all costs.
Pros: Absolutely none
Cons: Bad service, poor tailoring skills, rude employees, deplorable quality
06/24/2008 Posted by CharlesDavy
I have been a customer of Al's for at least 7 years ... This guy has never failed in my design needs from contemporary to outrageous. He will get it done as well as add his vision if needed. Above all I have only had the best of the best from Al and staff this is why I have been a return customer. Check this place out if you are looking for that special coat, suit, dress,ect...
Pros: Can work out design visions with no problem
Cons: that someone else spoke poorly of my tailor.... somebody must have PMS
