Senli and Frye - Tailoring
Please note that from May 20 until June 3, 10% of all Senli and Frye proceeds will go toward the earthquake victims.
Just in: Lovely Italian Linens
Senli and Frye’s fine Italian suiting linens are lustrous and crisp - the best to be found in Beijing. Look through our sample books and you will appreciate the character and sophistication of this linen.
Linen suits and other garments are perfect for the increasingly scorching Beijing summers. Derived from the flax plant, linen is unique in its ability to pull moisture away from the body. Linen might be the coolest and lightest fabric that can be used for suiting. The wrinkles that come after a day of wear are to be expected and add to linen’s relaxed charm.
Italian linen is finer, lighter and softer than anything you will find domestically. Those accustomed to lower-end linens will immediately notice smoother texture and natural shine. Perhaps even more importantly, these linens will get better and better with age, eventually taking on a velvety patina.
Though linen is not for workhorse suits, it would be appropriate for wearing to most offices in Beijing. It is best at summer weddings, social occasions with clients, or drinking a sangria or caipirinha with your colleagues.
For a less formal look, unconstructed jackets with patch pockets can be paired with a crew neck shirt, polo, or soft collar linen or cotton shirt. For wearing to the office, try navy blue stripes with a ticket pocket. More fashion forward styles with narrower lapels & shoulders and one or two buttons work too. Half or quarter linings will increase the airy and relaxed feel. A range of color choices look good: sand, tobacco, brown with stripes, cream, dove gray, navy blue – we have nearly 100 different linen or linen/silk blend fabrics to choose from.
Introduction to Senli and Frye
Beijing’s premier bespoke tailoring experience for men and women. We lead in both service and quality. Whether it’s traditional Saville Row or avant-garde Dior Homme, we will make your vision into reality. Also Beijing’s largest selection of imported English fabric.
Phone Numbers: 1391-009-2410 (English - preferably use text messaging during the hours of 9-5 since I also have a day job) and 1360-113-3391 (Chinese)
Email: tailoring@stylites.net
Call or email to set up an appointment.
We have recently been receiving a huge volume of orders from clients. Though we always try our best to accommodate the needs of our clients, please be aware that it is more difficult now to complete suits on a rushed schedule.
1/F, Yaxing Building,46A Liangmaqiao Lu
From the Lufthansa Centre go east 200 meters along Liangmaqiao Lu, to the second traffic light (the first major intersection). Take a right (take a left and you would be heading toward Nuren Jie) and walk fifty meters. The shop is on the left.
亮马桥路甲46号亚星大厦1层
在燕莎友谊商城东二百米路口东南角五十米左右
Reviews (from City Weekend, Beijing):
“I got a beautifully made charcoal black costume at Senli and Frye, and have had no complaints about it. My good friends, Riel and Colin, have also had numerous costumes and jackets made at this place and keep coming back for more! If you need clothes to ‘wow’ your colleagues or friends, Senli and Frye is the place to go to!”
-Wimm
“Senli and Frye have a singular penchant for providing tailored perfection and style at reasonable prices; in Beijing certainly, but perhaps all of China, they are unrivaled in this regard. I nor anyone I know who have had custom tailoring done here, have ever complained about fit or quality or price; on the contrary, meticulous needle work, high quality fabrics, and a perfectly customized fit conspire to make the wearer look outstanding, without lightening the wallet. If you are thinking of taking advantage of the cost savings attributed to having custom tailoring done in China, it would be unwise to settle for anything less than Senli and Frye.”
-Colin
“A friend recently asked me about the difference between paying $6,000 and $800 for website design in China.
I told him it’s like the difference between Sen Li & Fry and Silk Market. How important is customized detail and a willingness to listen to you?
I bought a denim-esque green blazer at Sen Li & Fry, and will never hail a cab to the Silk Market for this kind of thing ever again.”
-Matt
