We Compared 6 Tailors in Koh Samui. Only One Did Everything Right.
Koh Samui has dozens of tailor shops, and many of them have someone outside pulling you in. We compared six of the island's best-known shops on reviews, turnaround, fittings and service. The difference between #1 and the rest was clear.
- Skandi Collection (Lamai): best overall. Most-reviewed tailor on the island, ready in 48 hours, free hotel pick-up
- Rocky's Fashion (Chaweng)
- Boss International Suits (Chaweng)
- Samui Hong Kong Tailor (Chaweng)
- Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring (Choeng Mon)
- Mode Milano (Chaweng)
The problem with most tailors on Samui
A custom suit in Thailand costs a fraction of what you'd pay at home. But the stories are familiar: a shop sends your measurements off to a workshop you never see, the second fitting gets rushed because your flight is the next day, and the suit that arrives doesn't fit.
Your holiday is short. You get one shot at this, so the shop you pick matters more than the fabric.
How we ranked them
Ratings and review counts are from Google Maps as of October 2026. Services are as advertised by each shop.
Skandi Collection
Lamai Beach · Men & women · Wedding wear★★★★★ 5.0 on Google from 980 reviews, the most of any tailor we found on Koh Samui. A Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice winner.
Skandi is the one shop that solves the holiday problem. Suits are ready in 48 hours, and they collect you from anywhere on the island and can do your fitting at your hotel or villa. If you've already flown home, they ship worldwide and keep your measurements for 5 years, so ordering the next suit from home is easy.
- 48h express tailoring
- Free pick-up & drop-off on Samui
- Free fitting at your hotel/villa
- Worldwide shipping
- 5 years measurements on file
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
Pros
- Most reviews on the island, all at 5.0
- Suits, shirts, coats, dresses, wedding dresses and shoes
- Linen, wool, cashmere, silk and leather
- No credit card fees
- Open 10am–10pm, 7 days
Cons
- Book early in high season
- Lamai, not Chaweng (though they'll pick you up)
Rocky's Fashion
Chaweng Beach Road★★★★★ 5.0 on Google from 607 reviews
Pros
- Central Chaweng location
- Reviewers report suits done in two days
- Package deals with several fitting sessions
Cons
- About 60% of the reviews of #1
- No hotel fitting or worldwide shipping advertised
Boss International Suits
Chaweng Beach Road★★★★★ 5.0 on Google from 268 reviews
Pros
- Reviewers praise its ladies' tailoring
- Repeat customers over several years
Cons
- Barely a quarter of the reviews of #1
- No free pick-up or hotel fitting advertised
Samui Hong Kong Tailor
Chaweng Beach Road★★★★☆ 4.9 on Google from 217 reviews
Pros
- Reviewers praise fabric quality and value
- Alterations to clothes you bring in
Cons
- Rating just below the 5.0 of the shops above
- Opening hours not listed on Google
- No pick-up or shipping advertised
Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring
Choeng Mon★★★★★ 5.0 on Google from 160 reviews
Pros
- Reviewers mention fitting checks at their hotel
- Cashmere and velvet available
Cons
- Smallest review base of the 5.0-rated shops
- One reviewer's order took six days
- Choeng Mon is out of the way if you're staying in Chaweng or Lamai
Mode Milano
Chaweng★★★½☆ 3.5 on Google from only 6 reviews
Pros
- Can copy a shirt you bring from home
- Large catalogue of patterns
Cons
- Lowest rating in our comparison
- Only 6 reviews, so there's very little to go on
- One reviewer was shown just two fabrics
Side-by-side comparison
| #1 Skandi | #2 Rocky's | #3 Boss Intl. | #4 Hong Kong | #5 Savile Row | #6 Mode Milano | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Google reviews | 980 | 607 | 268 | 217 | 160 | 6 |
| 48h express | ✓ | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| Free island pick-up | ✓ | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| Hotel/villa fitting | ✓ | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| Worldwide shipping | ✓ | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| Measurements kept | 5 years | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| Our score | 9.8 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 6.9 |
"Ask" means the shop doesn't advertise the service, so check with them directly.
⚠️ Don't leave it to your last 2 days
Most bad tailoring stories start the same way: the suit is ordered too late, the fitting is rushed and nothing can be fixed before the flight. Book in your first days on the island, especially in high season (December to April), when the best shops fill up fast.
FAQ
How long does a custom suit take on Koh Samui?
Usually 2 to 5 days, including at least one fitting. Skandi Collection offers 48-hour express tailoring.
Can I get a wedding suit or wedding dress made?
Yes. Skandi Collection makes wedding suits for men and wedding dresses for women, in linen for beach ceremonies or wool for weddings back home.
What if I fly home before it's ready?
Pick a shop that ships. Skandi ships worldwide and keeps your measurements on file for 5 years, so you can order again later without coming back.
Lamai or Chaweng?
It doesn't matter much with Skandi, because they pick you up from anywhere on the island and can do the fitting at your hotel.
Our pick: Skandi Collection
It has the most reviews of any tailor on the island, all at 5.0. Suits are ready in 48 hours, pick-up and hotel fittings are free, and they ship worldwide. It's the safest way to get a suit made on Samui.
Book your fitting at Skandi Collection →Open daily 10am–10pm · Free pick-up