Lee’s Custom Tailoring

If you’re reading this, you are wondering which tailor is the best bet in Indianapolis. Without a doubt, Lee is the absolute best. He will tell you this himself (which may be off-​putting to some) but trust me, I have tried the competition — and they can’t compete. He is literally in a class of his own and he knows it. It is the difference between a C-​average student and an honors student with an A. One shop provides subpar work that requires multiple visits to get right, long turnaround times, and headaches. Lee’s provides insanely fast turnaround, very competitive prices, and levels of handiwork that rival or exceed what is done on high-​end men’s clothing. The stitching in the cuff and tapering on the sleeves on a suit I took him looks like it came straight from Hickey Freeman, not an «alterations shop.» That’s because it came from Master Tailor Lee, who truly earns that title after working with him.
Don’t cheap out on clothes. And don’t be cheap on getting them altered. It’s worth the extra few bucks to go to the best. I’ll be bringing him more to alter, including a quite expensive Isaia jacket and a Brooks Brothers suit — things I wouldn’t dare risk at the competition who must employ blind elderly people with box cutters for their tailoring. You know who you are, and anyone reading this will as well.
By the way, his selection of shoes and fabric offerings looks miles better than anyone else in town. I have no doubt he will do fantastic work when I’m finally ready to do bespoke or MTM.

Lee’s work is superb. It was pricey, but you get what you pay for. You will be in and out quickly and the turnaround time is very reasonable for the amount of craft in his work. I am on a journey to rebuild my wardrobe by purchasing a quality item for my closet every 2 weeks. All of my items that require tailoring will go through Mr. Lee’s.

I tried Jin Lee’s after reading the incredible reviews around the internet. As I walked in, Mr. Lee greeted me and served my needs immediately. As anxious as I was to experience his quality, my experience was
ruined after speaking with his son. Mr. Lee’s story of building a business from scratch as an immigrant is remarkable. Apparently, his success has given his son an entitlement and arrogance that is nauseating. Although I’d love to have a local trusted custom clothier, I cannot support a business represented by an individual with such a reprehensible outlook on life. Mr. Lee’a son has accomplished nothing, but is risking everything.

To date, I have had Jin make 1 suit, 2 sport coats and at least 10 shirts for me. His selection of fabric is world-​class. My suit is made of Loro Piana cotton, one sport coat is made of Harris Tweed and my unconstructed summer jacket is made from Sherry & Holland fabric. He also carries Zegna and a host of other textiles, too. (Speaking of Zegna, I bought a Made-​to-​Measure Zegna blazer and I would bet it have cost no more if Jin would have made it for me. Plus, it would have fit better and it would definitely last longer! I won’t make that mistake again.)
Not only is the selection of fabric amazing, but the fit is «spot on». As you’ll read in other reviews, while Jin is an «old school» Master Tailor, he keeps up on modern trends, such as having higher arm holes in his jackets and sightly slimmer lapels. And now that his son Solomon is in the shop, I am sure that the advice and clothes made at Lee’s will continue to be current while still being «correct».
When it comes to tailoring a garment, Jin is just as dedicated as if he were making the item from scratch. I’m tall, so if I get a shirt as a gift, it usually comes in XXL. While the sleeves and body are long enough, the shirt is inevitably too «billowy». Jin not only takes the body of the shirt in, but he de-​constructs the sleeves and alters those, as well. Those shirts now fit perfectly.
Buy less, choose well. You won’t regret anything made at Lee’s Custom Tailoring.

Simply the best I have found. If you want to look great this is the place to go! There is no pressure only top notch service and help. I purchased two suits, a sport coat, and some shirts. All are perfect! It is unbelievable how much better clothing looks when it is perfectly tailored just for you. One warning: if you buy from Jin Lee and his team you will not be able to buy off the rack again… it’s that good.

Only tailor in town that I trust to get the job done right! Very honest people.

If you need any tailoring done, this is the only place in Indianapolis you should consider. Mr. Lee is the man and could not be a nicer guy. I’ve brought him suits, shirts, and pants and they’ve all come out perfectly fitted. Can’t go wrong with this place.

Based on the reviews of others, I expected so much more from Jin Lee. My BCBG jeans were butchered. He either sent them out somewhere else or had an apprentice do them. The right leg was noticeably shorter than the left and way too short for the wide leg trouser style jean. I contemplated going back for Jin to fix them but I undid the hem myself to re-​do them with the adhesive stuff you iron on. It looks like I’ll have to go to Michigan to get alterations because not even the best shop in the city of Indianapolis can handle a hem.

Mr. Lee is very professional, and I was worried that because he is a custom tailor asking him to hem my jeans might be insulting. Not so! He said no problem and did them quickly, the price was great and the work was excellent!

I’ve given Mr. Lee my business twice now. The first time was a simple repair on a cashmere sweater of mine that he did flawlessly, but the second was a little more complicated.
As a Scotsman, I was married in a kilt. I had a nice Prince Charlie style jacket for it that was a bit too big in the sleeves. Despite it being a cut and style I’m sure he probably hasn’t worked with before he took the whole thing apart and now it fits like it was hand made for me, and all for a very reasonable price.

Mr. Lee is awesome! He did an amazing job with alterations for my wedding dress. I went in for an initial consult and two fittings. He has a great eye and is a «Master Tailor». I would highly recommend him for any alterations, from basic hems to complex alterations.

Want that chuffed feeling?
Get a bespoke suit from Lee’s.
Nothing untoward about this place I can assure you.
Mr. Jin (Jin King Lee) is a Master Taylor from Korea. He has a vision and an opinion about what looks right and about quality — nothing less than perfect. Stitching is art with small touches everywhere. Shirts bespoke with suits so that materials, collar and lapel act as one. Alterations done right as well.
Bravo for craft.