Sam's Tailor
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Tailoring, Clothing |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Founder | Sam Melwani |
| Headquarters | Kowloon, Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Key people | Manu Melwani, Sham Melwani, Roshan Melwani |
| Products | Tailored suits, uniforms, custom clothing |
| Website | www |
Sam's Tailor is a tailoring establishment based in Hong Kong, well-known for serving an elite roster of clients, including members of British royalty, American presidents, and globally recognized celebrities.
History
The company was established in 1957 by Sam Melwani after he secured a contract to manufacture uniforms for British military personnel stationed in Hong Kong. Today, the business continues as a family enterprise managed by his sons Manu and Sham Melwani along with his grandson Roshan Melwani. Their storefront is located at 94 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon within Burlington Arcade.
Among its distinguished patrons are Queen Elizabeth II, Ronald Reagan, Prince Philip, King Charles, U.S. Presidents Gerald Ford, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, as well as UK Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. The tailor has also crafted garments for celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Bruno Mars, Russell Crowe, John McEnroe, George Michael, and Michael Jackson. Prior to the 1997 handover, it was one of the select official uniform tailors for British forces in Hong Kong.
To mark its 50th year in business, Sam's Tailor was honored with a commemorative postage stamp. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the company enhanced its online visibility by producing entertaining social media content featuring Roshan Melwani, which helped amass a following of 1.6 million on TikTok and nearly 350,000 on Instagram.
In popular culture
During his travel documentary Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin, Michael Palin commissioned a suit from this tailor.
The shop appeared during the Detour segment of the eleventh leg of The Amazing Race 27, with Roshan Melwani making an appearance.
Suits were also obtained here by Richard Ayoade and Jon Hamm during their episodes on Travel Man.