Reviews of Otherwise Design. (Tailor) in London (London).

Otherwise Design

14 Reviews

7 Comments

Tailor

Fashion designer

141 Bellenden Rd, London SE15 4DH, United Kingdom

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Information of Otherwise Design, Tailor in London (London)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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P. S.

TLDR: Good quality alteration, however the business could benefit from some TLC. I left in a pair of reasonably expensive trousers to be taken up. The cut of the trousers was slightly unusual so I was concerned about getting them altered. The Otherwise front-of-house is a little chaotic and I wasn't completely sure at first. Lera however talked through the changes with me, and gave me confidence they knew exactly what they were doing. She asked me when I needed them, and we agreed a price of £30. I picked up the trousers a few days later. Again the front-of-house had clothes all over the place, and I had to help find the trousers. They were a little dusty, but the work had been done well. Taking them home, I quickly dusted them off and tried them on and the fit was great. A few small things could have really improved this experience though. Small things like having the trousers ready packed waiting to be collected, or giving them a quick press before returning them, keeping the front-of-house clean and tidy would have made this feel more professional. All in all though, good quality alterations done on time.

N. N.

Lera and Christopher are the most charming kind couple who have been working from Otherwise for over 10 years. They are a rare and wonderful discovery on my part, barely visible on the Bellenden Road for the lack of a shop front. Walk inside and you find yourself effectively in their workshop. I took a bundle of clothes; an oversized coat, culottes, skirts and trousers and Lera took my measurements and Christopher who has worked in the fashion industry transformed these pieces into master pieces for a very reasonable price in 2 weeks. It is a wonderful experience. I recommend Otherwise for clothes alterations and a slice of good old fashioned attention.

R. L.

I took in a bridesmaid dress to have the length shortened. Lera and Christopher were both very sweet and let me know the dress would be ready in plenty of time for the wedding and gave me a very reasonable estimate on price. I got a text when the dress was ready and couldn’t be happier with the work - it’s perfect. I would definitely use them again for alterations.

L. T.

Not many cool old places like this left any more! I had a bought a beautiful jump suit that was cream at the top and pale pink in the leg- prefect for a wedding. Alas, it was a tad too short for me even with the hem taken down. The very talented tailor (ex fashion designer) found a perfect piece of material that matched the cream top part, and added a trim to the bottom of the trousers. It looked so professional and they were so nice, they saw me at 7.30pm on a Thursday evening, and waited for me after work to collect it the same time the next day. I would definitely recommend this place, and even better it’s run by nice people whose charming eccentric ness will no doubt also raise a smile. They also texted me when it was ready, and was nearly half the price of the place in the west end I tried! Very happy and would definitely use again.

M. H.

I had a shirt made for me and it cost me £80, (including trying on a rough cut to finesse it before finishing) which seemed so much of a bargain for such excellent workmanship, I've taken in two more fabrics to have made up into shirts and recommend them to friends. I find it wholly unreasonable to leave such a petty review,, which fails to mention the most obvious of questions any prospective customer would want answered; namely how good was the finished garment? Given the amount of work involved, providing an upfront costing before the work had been done would seem such a ludicrous thing to focus upon!

J. C.

Great service and expertise. Highly recommended. I would thoroughly recommend Otherwise for making dresses. They designed and made a dress that I needed for a party I was attending I needed it at short notice too. The finished product was way past my expectations and I really felt like the belle of the ball. I found the price to be reasonable and I have recommended Otherwise Design to many friends. Thank you Christopher and Lera!!!!

N. P.

Lera and the magician that is Christopher, restored the lining of my woolen duffel coat to its former glory. You perform such a wonderful service, with a calm and caring manner. The love between you is still firing on all cylinders and this transfers to the work you do. Keep it up!!

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