AMBFA Bespoke Tailor | Ambassador & Smart Fashion - Best Tailor in Bangkok
28, Near Terminal 21, 28/1 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Ambassador and Smart Fashion is a multi-award-winning Bangkok institution with over 60 years of continuous operation. Fabrics span Italian wool and cashmere through Egyptian cotton, breathable linen, and a dedicated line of vegan and plant-based textiles sourced from certified ethical suppliers. Suits are ready in 2 to 3 days, shirts in 1 to 2 days, with urgent 24-hour completion available. The shop preserves each client's paper pattern and measurements on file for repeat orders by post or courier worldwide.
AMBFA, trading as Ambassador and Smart Fashion, has occupied its showroom at 28-28/1 Sukhumvit Soi 19 in Watthana since the 1960s, building a six-decade record as one of Bangkok's most internationally recognized bespoke tailors. The shop operates entirely in English, with staff guiding clients through every stage of the process, and a complimentary pickup service runs within Bangkok for clients who prefer not to travel to the showroom independently.
The fabric library exceeds 6,000 options, drawing on mills in Italy, England, Australia, and Asia. Categories include classic wools, cashmere blends, linen, cotton, and a sustainability-focused collection of vegan textiles and plant-based fibers sourced from ethical suppliers. All fabrics are chosen for durability, comfort, and compatibility with Bangkok's climate conditions.
The tailoring process follows four stages. The first appointment, averaging 45 minutes, covers fabric selection, precise body measurements, and style decisions on lapel type, lining, buttons, pocket style, cuff finish, and monogramming. Master tailors hand-stitch each garment using canvas interiors and high-grade trimmings; no machine-sewn shortcut replaces handwork on the finished article. Suits reach the fitting stage in 2 to 3 days; shirts in 1 to 2 days. Clients requiring a garment faster can request 24-hour completion. The fitting appointment runs around 20 minutes, with adjustments turned around within a few additional days. A 50 percent deposit is required to begin production.
For the first six months after purchase, alterations are complimentary. Garments are constructed with generous seam allowances to allow for size changes over time. The shop retains each client's finalized measurements and paper pattern, enabling reorders by phone, email, or online without returning to Bangkok.
Garment categories span suits, tuxedos, blazers, overcoats, dress shirts, trousers, chinos, jeans, dresses, skirts, and co-ord sets for both men and women. Worldwide shipping is available. The shop runs global trunk shows, including dates in the United States and Europe, where the AMBFA team travels with fabric samples and takes full measurements on site, with finished garments delivered within 6 to 8 weeks. The showroom is open Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 7 PM.