KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia bespoke tailoring company for men, WB Wardrobe Sdn Bhd, plans to set up more boutiques and is eyeing Penang, Sabah and Sarawak.
The home-grown company’s Chief Executive Officer Lim Fang Heng said the cost of investment for a typical shop would range between RM400,000 and RM2 million, depending on the size and location.
“This is still in the planning stage and we will share the details once we have finalised everything,” he told Bernama.
Currently, there are three Wardrobe outlets namely in Bangsar, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall and Sheraton Imperial hotel.
When asked whether the Chinese New Year festive season would positively impact demand for tailored suits, Lim said the nature of the industry is not based on festive seasons.
“Demand and buying interest will be ongoing throughout the year, however, the trend usually points to higher buying in November and December, as customers would like to have new pieces in their wardrobe for the New Year,” he said.
Lim said every Wardrobe suit was unique made from the finest, international renowned fabrics.
Among the international renowned fabrics carried by Wardrobe include Carlo Barbera & Co, Ermenegildo Zegna, Giovanni Tonella, Guabello, Holland & Sherry and John Foster.
Lim hopes to take Malaysia’s bespoke tailoring standards to international levels and through master craftsmanship tailoring, every master piece by Wardrobe is crafted with distinct precision in detailing and finishing.
Wardrobe specialises in made to measure clothings. It has brought not only contemporary and fresh designs into the market, but also custom-made, bespoke tailoring in the art of creating a masterpiece suit.
Wardrobe, founded in 2001, also sells accessories to compliment every Wardrobe suit, including neckties, bow ties, pocket squares, cufflinks and belts. — BERNAMA