Best Shops for Bespoke Fashion

Belier Design

Paris-educated local designer Vien Lee utilizes luxe fabrics like silk chiffon, European lace and silk from Thailand and Shanghai. Her creations are chic, elegant and wearable. Belier Design creates cocktail dresses, evening gowns, contemporary-styled cheongsams and wedding dresses.
Room 1502, 15/F, CS Tower, 50 Wing Lok St., Sheung Wan, 2869-9030, www.belierdesign.com.

Linva Tailors

In operation since the 1960s, Linva Tailors is one of the best options for those who want to find an old-fashioned cheongsam tailor. You can bring your own silk or choose from a selection of beautiful, stylish fabrics. You’ll need to schedule a couple of fittings to walk away with the perfect traditional Chinse dress that’ll hug each and every curve just right.
G/F, 38 Cochrane St., Central, 2544-2456.

Naoko Tsuruta

Japanese designer Naoko Tsuruta designs custom-made evening dresses inspired by kimonos. Whether you want a contemporary, chic or elegant dress, Naoko will design it for you, taking special care and consideration to your body type and how to dress it best.
G/F, 11 Stanley St., Central, 2521-6522, www.naokotsuruta.com (by appointment only).