The third in my initial posts about my favorite S.F. treasures...
I have had the privilege of buying only one dress from Al's Attire, but what a dress it is. This one was dubbed the "sexy librarian" by my husband. I love the contrasting lining, the details around the buttons.
Al's specialty is custom coats, but he has many stock items that can all be custom-fit. The coats are so beautiful, you could cry. A custom men's jacket (that can be adapted for women), lined and trimmed with piping, will run over $400, but he has many off-the-rack dresses and shirts that are very reasonably priced for the quality of the work. A daytime dress costs $150 to $200, and cocktail dresses run between $200 and $300. But I can guarantee you, no one will be wearing the same thing!
The service is excellent, and his eye for fit is spot-on. A great thing about Al's Attire is the selection of men's clothing; men have so few options for interesting clothes that aren't from big-label designer brands. A few shirts from this store would spark up any man's wardrobe.
His main business is doing wholesale for the Japanese market, so items on the rack often run small, but Al is happy to tailor everything for a perfect fit.
The Web site is currently being redone, but a true joy of Al's Attire is just being in his shop.
Al's Attire
1314 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
http://alsattire.com/
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