I came across this store randomly and left with the best possible outcome. I've been needing to get my fisherman leather sandals stretched for a while now. The atmosphere of Al's Attire edged me to trust Al with my sandals. He said they'd be ready in an hour! Quick service! I came back and they were perfect. He added some leather conditioner for me to further form the shoe better to my foot and added 4 extra slots for my buckle. This was all done for a fair price of $25 pre tax. I couldn't expect a better price from a cobbler in San Francisco. Not to mention he's a SF native! I'm happy to support a local business! I vouch for Al and strongly advise you trust him with your special items for alterations. read more

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ALS is the best tailor shop/custom clothes amazing store in the universe of the clothing industry. The custom work is incredibly unique as well as handcrafted with the ability to be made to your specifications. These are shoes and clothes from the ground up . These clothes are BUILT. An amazing knowledgeable and helpful staff it's iconic and a must stop if you're in North Beach . The tailor has made clothes for Santana made shoes for Tom Waites . You really don't get anymore real than this. I had some custom shoes made 15 years ago and they are still not warn out ! And they get more comfortable over time not that they aren't initially. In short if you want some unique hand crafted original apparel you gotta check it. read more

Wow. What an experience! No less than Al himself took care of us and gave us so much information on his shoe making and clothing lines. I bought a beautiful demin shirt that was so well made it'll for sure be in a thrift store 100 years from now. Al's Attire is a must-see San Francisco shopping experience. read more

We were married in July of 2022. Al's Attire was recommended by a very dear friend, so we already believed in the business when we arrived for our fitting for our wedding clothes. We spend nearly 7 hours being measured and carefully picking out fabrics. We both chose a 3-piece suit, so everything needed to be selected - right down to the buttons, and how many. We chose fabric for our shirts as well, and were measured. Our poor dog waited patiently. We ended the day by paying approximately $4,900 by the time we finally left. Three weeks before our wedding in Alaska, we hadn't heard a peep, so we checked in with Al. Turned out that none of our clothes had been made (we heard many excuses) AND all of our measurements had been lost! Al drove an hour north to our home at the time and measured us again. Al also informed us that some of the fabrics we had chosen were out of stock. We had to choose others. To make-up for all of this inconvenience, we were offered an extra set of vests for free, and he was going to consider a partial refund. Our wedding clothes were completed just in the nick of time - it was really stressful as we were leaving for a flight in less than one week. When we arrived at the venue, and put on our clothes from Al's, all of the measurements were off for each of us, and there were many egregious errors in the construction of the pieces. The vests were made with the incorrect fabrics. I gave up on the trousers part of my outfit (they were total "high waters") for the wedding, and wore something else; our plan of wearing matching, beautiful suits (that we could use again in the future) was completely foiled. We still have the suits, and sometimes (not often) reminisce about how poorly they fitted - and occasionally put them on again when we're in the mood to laugh and weep at the same time. We were absolutely disappointed by the whole experience, especially given the cost. We never received the additional vests that were promised, never received a partial refund when we asked (we asked about it all a couple of times), and ultimately never heard from Al again. We feel taken advantage of and brushed-off. It is unfortunate because we really liked Al personally. We thought we would always cherish the memory of the day we went for our fitting, and that we would could wear the clothes for years to come. This was the first experience for both of us having custom tailored clothes made, and it has become something we just don't talk about, because we both become irritable again. There are far worse things that can happen to one of this planet, so it is in perspective. However, it has taken me all of this time to write a review due to how troubling it all was, and the fact that I also don't like to have to write poor reviews - sorry Al, you really blew it for us. We have no use for the suits now as they fit so poorly - what a waste of time and money. We've nicknamed the business "All Satire" since the joke is on us. read more

If you do business with Al, just hope nothing goes wrong. Otherwise, you'll discover that he's got a seriously bad temper and will bully his way out of taking responsibility. Spare yourself the toxicity and find someone worthy of your business. read more

Selection is terrible. Owner clearly has a chip on his shoulder about how SF has changed, and generally just complains instead of actually helping customers. Claimed with a straight face that there is nowhere to buy shoes in SF. If you ever wonder why non formula retail is dying in SF, Al will give you a very good demonstration why. read more

Al's Attire is, should be, a national treasure! Seriously, this is a retail experience like no other. The minute you walk in you'll be arrested by the aroma of leather. The multitude of colourful bolts of fabric that line the tops of merchandise, shirts pants suits, dresses, shoes , and hats. The ready to wear merchandise alone would impress anyone. But it's what lies in the stockroom, the custom merchandise that has been specially crafted for various clients that would impress you. You will definitely get the sense that something very creative, unique is going on. Your imagination will be your only limitation. Al Ribaya, the owner proprieter, has ben dressing me immaculately since the opening of this store. Some of the pieces have been off the rack but a majority of them have been custom made pieces for various special events I have attended in the past. When ever you wear Al's Attire, people will comment this is a fact. Get ready to be interrogated as to the origin of your outfit or singular piece. Also, make sure you give yourself and Al's Attire enough time to craft your one of kind piece. Get ready to really live and wear your ultimate dreams! read more

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I had such a great shopping experience here. Everyone here was lovely. Their two dogs are great. I had purchased the most beautiful bag and a super awesome baseball bag charm!!!!! I want to come back if I need anything else! read more

I recently purchased bespoke boots from Al's Attire and I must say, the experience exceeded all my expectations. The staff's warm greeting and genuine passion for their craft were evident from the start. Their attention to detail and commitment to providing personalized service stood out immediately. The customization process was seamless.. I was able to choose every aspect of the design, from the leather color to the soles and heel heights, ensuring that the final product was exactly what I had envisioned. The craftsmanship was impeccable. It's evident that every pair is made with care and expertise, resulting in footwear that not only looks amazing but feels great to wear as well. If you're in search of high-quality bespoke footwear and clothing, look no further than Al's Attire. I can't recommend them highly enough and will definitely be returning in the future to purchases a new bespoke purse or handbag and a dress! I'm addicted! read more

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Al's is the cornerstone of class in San Francisco's historic North Beach neighborhood. I was very happy to support these local artisans over some random retail suit slingers, even if it meant spending a little more, and MY GOD did they knock it out of the park with this beauty! Al is a pro and it was a true pleasure working with him to concoct the perfect suit design to fit my wedding needs. I had a very specific color in mind and of course Al had the perfect fabric. I felt like a kid in a candy store, flipping through his book of swatches, pin pointing the perfect lining. Al guided me through all of my stylistic options and in the end, I felt like we made something truly unique. Not only is the needlework top notch, but the leatherwork is superb too! I couldn't resist designing and ordering some custom boots to go with my fit. Needless to say, the end result was glorious, and I walked the isle in slick, fresh leather boots and a truly dapper two-piece suit radiating my signature color. read more

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Bespoke items, amazing service! This business is a must go to. Al is a talented artisan!

Giving Al's Attire 3 stars is generous. In November I brought my purse strap here to see if they could make another one for me. Renee said if I give him the strap with the hardware he could make one for me and I didn't have to come back when the new leather strap came in to measure it. I thought, ok, it'll save me a trip. He said it would take 2 weeks. Since it was around the holidays, I said I'll follow up with them after. Some weeks passed and no update. I was in town in January and came by. When I asked about my project, Renee brought out a purse that wasn't mine. He said my strap might be at the studio and he'll call. I hadn't heard back and I called again and Renee finally found my purse strap and then said he remembered that he ordered a strap and wasn't satisfied with the width of it. But that was never communicated to me. Somewhere down the line the tag on my old purse strap was lost. So I suspect that's why I didn't hear back and the project was forgotten. Anyway, he finally found my purse strap after I had to call again and ordered new leather for it. Once he found the purse strap in late January (finally), I then received the purse strap quickly via FedEx (no charge) in early February. The purse strap is good quality and fits my purse (hence the 3 stars). I am relieved that my purse strap wasn't lost. Overall, I had to call many times and it took 2.5 months to complete this small project. I like what they do (custom purses, clothes, shoes) but I do not have a desire to work with them in the future given this experience with them. read more

this facili ruined my brand new iron ranger boots! and made me pay them $180 for service! don't do business with them!

Absolutely amazing craftsmanship and hospitality. They did the impossible and fabricated new soles on fav boots that no one else would touch. Took 5 years to find them. Thank you so much. read more

Appalling service. Lost my garment multiple times. Failed to call back when they said they would. Ignored instructions when given. Truly the worst read more

I love this place. If you can save up some time and money it's so worth the bespoke experience. read more

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The best tailoring in San Francisco; I've tried so many places. I take everything here. Hand sewn for those delicate pieces, so hard to find these days. I like it tight and right. I love Al and his entire team; they are always so helpful. read more

TL;DR - Custom suits, dresses, and more, and Al is a wonderful man After getting recommended by 3 different people, we had to stop by. Originally we were just going to take a look and talk about pricing, but but the time it was all over we had bought a custom suit, shirt, vest, shoes, and a tie! Al is extremely charismatic and such a fun character. He exudes San Franciscan energy - quirky, funny, and caring. Plus, he's a perfectionist and his dog Pepper will nudge you to play with him! The suit that Al made was absolutely perfect. It fit my man to the T - the slacks came perfectly to his ankles, and the shirt length was matched to the sleeve length of the jacket. The shoes were high quality as well. Each one of his pieces has a hand-sewn note too. Now, Al is NOT cheap, in fact, his creations are top tier. However, this also means that you're paying for craftsmanship. While I was in fact sticker shock, you get what you pay for, which is quality and an item - whether that's a leather purse, custom tie, etc - that will be a lifetime piece you can pass down to loved ones later. read more

Als is pretty magical. First of all, they're responsive over email! Second of all, Al is honest, perhaps to a fault. I was prepared to spend $650+ on custom shoes to recreate my wedding shoes which were too tight from the day I bought them. Al was the only person who was able to perfectly stretch them so they fit like new, and only charged $25 for the pleasure. He let my dog hang out with Pepper, their terrier, while my husband and I browsed. And the entire vibe was entirely unpretentious for a custom clothing shop. Plus the ready made stuff on the floor was gorgeous, and reasonably priced for the impeccable quality. His assistant Mariela is a gem. I hope I'm remembering her name right! read more

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I had such a great experience at Al's Attire. They came highly recommended from boat loads of hip, respectable friends who place a high premium on vintage duds, and they did not disappoint! Al and the team were super welcoming, responsive and attentive from the first moment through the door and we had a great time shooting the breeze and pontificating on suits and custom footwear. Ultimately we put them up to designing and building a pair of custom Beatle boots for my wedding suit, and it was probably the best decision I made the whole wedding. I honestly don't know - - - - all about vintage shoes, boots, or dress shoes more generally and they went right to work fitting me for a last and wringing the required specifications out of me. We did an exhaustive google image search on all the parameters and at the end of the day I was like "honestly, I really just want a pair of boots that looks like I've been wearing them for years, like these ones" which turned out to be John Lennon's actual shoes on auction at Soetheby's for millions of dollars. At that point, it was like "- - - - all that noise, for $700 we damn well better make John Lennon's actual shoes" hahaha which we did and they came out great! There's so much about a wedding that centers around girls being frilly and enjoying their time with the hair and make up lady and for me, this was the one really nice thing that just felt great to wear. And everyone was right, custom Beatle boots was definitely the correct thing to wear with my vintage 1963 style Beatle suit. People were really impressed, and they continue to be really impressed. Since the wedding, I've been rocking them at public events (I'm a hip DJ that offers custom weddings, call me) and they never fail to get a gasp out of the audience. Thanks so much to Al and everyone else down there for running a tight ship and keeping a lot of these old styles alive like they are as modern as the day they were thought up. Here's a photo of the shoes fresh out the shop and us looking like it's actually 1963 in the wedding photos. Bonus: Me in the full get up with the walnut DJ coffin and the boots for private events. Ceremony DJs, SF, CA. https://www.ceremonydjs.com Call me. ; ) read more

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I love this place! Al is super and his staff very helpful. I can't wait to get the custom made jacket for my boyfriend's birthday. You get so many choices and they can even custom make shoes or purses! I love it here! Can't wait to buy more things!! read more

If you need anything custom made, Al is the tailor for you. I'd been looking for a camel coat for the past 2 winters. If I found one I liked, either it wasn't available in my size, or it was exorbitantly expensive. I finally decided to have one custom made for me. At Al's Attire. From the very beginning, it was a smooth experience. We first discussed what I wanted. I then booked an appointment for a fitting & to go over all the details. Picking the cut, the fabric, the lining, the buttons, etc. This was actually the first time I've ever had anything custom made for me, & I gotta be honest...it's a mad cool thing. It feels special. This will be the only coat of its kind. Love that. I was told it would take about 10 to 12 weeks. The price for one custom made camel hair coat? $630. Feeling like a rock star? Priceless. Al is the best. 5 stars. read more

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This was absolutely the worst experience I have ever had with any sort of tailor. To sum it up: Horrible customer service, terrible quality (looks threads and stiching everywhere), incompetent at measurements, lying about pricing and charging you more than promised, complete rip-off as compared to other custom attire shops, and the final product turned out nothing like the specs and did not even FIT ME. First, they lie to you about pricing by quoting you a lower price and then, after you've invested time and energy into your first fitting, they jack the actual price up from the estimate. I was told mutliple times that they would be able to make me a dress in my budget ($500) and on my timeline (3 weeks). After coming into the store, the woman quoted me a higher price ($630), and when I inquired, she claimed it was because of the fabrics I was looking at, and told me that if I stuck to a cheap fabric, we could keep it to $500. I went and bought my OWN fabric (spent $130), and the woman still refused to bring the price down to the originally agreed upon budget, claiming the price was higher because it was a "rush job"... which they were aware of when they gave me the original quote. To top it all of, the top they eventually delivered to me in New York DOES NOT EVEN FIT. It won't even zip up. They are clearly incompetent and don't care in the least about customer service. I've now spent $700 dollars on a dress that I can't even wear. This is my first ever bad yelp review, and while I'd hoped to resolve this amicable, the folks at Als attire wouldn't even give me back a dime. I've also since gotten 3 quotes from other tailors in the area, all of whom say they can do this piece for $200 from scratch. Should have done my homework before being ripped off... Trust me, stay away. (Update from months later - I had this garment remade from scratch in New York for my sisters wedding. Als is taking credit for it by posting it in their Instagram and here on yelp. Absurd.) read more

Al's Attire - After completely messing up the design that I asked for, the final product doesn't even fit me. They refuse to give me any of my money back. - Bespoke Clothing Near Me - San Francisco, California

Al was great and the clothes here are super nice. He offered to waive the adjustment fees on a rush order, and overall, there was great service. Would 100% visit again for big events and occassions. Felt super welcomed despite not being the normal clientele. read more

Al and the staff are great, there is a sense of communal effort to truly provide each customer with great service. A beautifully artistic clother who are able to set one up truly from head to toe. I dropped off two partially disfigured hats and Al did a tremendous job and brought them back to to life. Thanks Al and staff. The final bonus if you have a somewhat friendly pet, the shops security pet pepper will take care of dog entertainment. read more

So disappointed. Long story short, I paid $200 and waited 5 weeks to basically get my same crappy boots I brought in. Thanks Al! Now the longer version: I had been searching for boots for months, none of them fit like I wanted. My old boots fit perfect but they were ten years old, and no longer made. They have a worn out heel and soul. The soul had a hole in it that was killing me to walk in. So I decided to buy a new pair and have them tailored to my likes. I brought in the new pair and an my old ones to demonstrate what I wanted. Al took a look at them and said, "Why don't you just fix the old pair? The leather is still good and it's soft. We can resole them and clean up the leather and re-stitch the lining if it needs it to make them look nice again." Oh my gerd, I was so excited!! I could still wear my old pair?!! So great! I was measured in the shop and they wanted to make a cast of my foot for the future. I said no thank you. This was all I was there for the moment. Al then told me that he could make a great pair of custom boots in brown for me, which was an interesting prospect, but $600 +. He said "I don't make any money on these repairs you know. It's barely enough to cover the cost of the cobbler." So why did you offer then? I had not come here looking to pay $600 bucks on a pair of boots. I was told they would take 3 weeks. After 5 weeks they called me to pick up. The outer sole looked new. I got them home and it turns out all they did was put a new sole on the bottom. The new sole was good, but the giant hole on the inside was still there. The leather looked just like it had when I brought them in. No reconditioning, restitching or cleaning them AT ALL. It's as if they didn't even LOOK at them! Such a bummer. I haven't brought them back because they are in the city and I am in the North Bay. I don't have time for 4 trips to the city just for boots. So I am back to the drawing board, minus 5 weeks and $200. :( read more

I have some favorite pretty unique, timeless, pieces: sport jacket, Italian shoes, and a one-of-a kind hat I lost one of my favorite hats, my jacket was getting worn, old If you had told me these items, especially the hat, could be replicated, I would say no way I spoke to several custom clothing shops and they all said no, go talk to Al Not only did they said yes, we can make these things but I could make improvements, such as fabric that was prone to less wrinkles, different colors, remove features I didn't want So I am waiting for the estimate for 2 jackets, 1 pair of shoes and 3-4 hats and I am thinking to myself this is going to be unaffordable Not only was it affordable they could make it happen! So I nervously left my only favorite hat, jacket and shoe They were meticulous on my measurements Several weeks later I get the long awaited call, your stuff is ready. She shows me the hat first and I say great you still have my original, snd she smiles and says, no this is the copy and I am blown away, awesome The jackets fit better, they repaired my old items just incredible They get 5 stars read more

Al is the Gem of North Beach. I remember when he had a smaller shop and then he expanded and started even making shoes. I've always wanted a blazer made for me. I finally pulled the trigger and got fitted, chose some amazing unique tweed fabric with a blue satin lining. Al knows his stuff! The quality is impeccable. I love my blazer and get tons of compliments! I love going in there and checking out all his new creation and visiting his doggie. It's like a sartorial wonderland. If you're reading this Al, thank you for adding value and energy to our divine city. read more

I went to Al's Attire for a custom fitting. The whole experience was top notch and my garment (jacket) came out super cool.

This custom-made coat shop is the kind that dreams are made of. We popped in one night while waiting for friends to arrive for dinner at The House and were thrilled by the craftsmanship; ever since I have lusted for a perfectly tailored coat from Al's. A wide variety of styles is available and they'll also recreate or retool to your specifications. read more

Needed to fix my shoe heel because I wore them down by a lot when walking throughout the city with them! (Note to self: bring a change of shoes before and after work so I will not damage fancy shoes.) I finally paid a visit to check out Al's Attire when I walked by it countless times - never really needed anything boutique like and customized until my Ferragamo shoes were worn down like no tomorrow. I like how entering this place, it smells like antique leather and the articles seemingly appears to be man made or handcrafted. It was very enjoyable browsing around this shop. It was something new, but of the retained classic. They were late on their promised repair date. A courtesy call on whether it was done or not would have been appreciated. Nonetheless, they did a great job on the repair and I support these small boutique shops that has been around for (what feels like) decades. read more

If I could afford to buy all my clothing here, I would. However, since most of my income goes towards rent in SF (amirite, guys?), I can only afford a few pieces here and there. But pricing aside (which, for the most part is justified), everything here is hand-made and made with the highest craftsmanship. I love Al's shoes, clothing, and hats. I want to someday walk into this place and order up a couple of custom-tailored suits. read more

I needed to find a competent and creative tailor to make a very important garment: my wedding dress. After getting an outrageous estimate from one tailor (referred by a friend), I found Al's Attire on Yelp. Al makes all manner of clothing, as well as shoes (which I plan to have made some day). Al also designs apparel for several local celebrities. He prefers not to advertise himself as a wedding gown designer, but more of a vintage clothing designer. The design process was relatively easy. Al understood and translated my design ideas into muslin in a very short amount of time. Once we went to actual fabric, the process slowed down for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, we had plenty of time in which to complete the dress. The dress was finished as promised and on budget. It's absolutely elegant! Who needs an overpriced designer gown--probably made in a southeast Asian sweatshop--when you can have a custom gown made by a local artisan for a fraction of the price?! I would post a picture here, but the wedding is in a few weeks and I don't want anyone to see the dress until then. I'll update the review with pictures after the wedding. read more

Beautiful store by the talented Al and his team of tailors and cobblers. Second location in the city and a really great atmosphere. Leather for days and customization options as far as you can imagine. Perfectly tailored jackets and shirts, staffed by people who know fabrics, fit and form. Pricing is reasonable and you get a lot for the money, including great service and expertise. read more

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Al did my husband's suit for our wedding in 2011. He also did custom vests for our groomsmen. The suit was absolutely beautiful, but be sure to get in there early, since these suits are handmade, and many are based on vintage patterns, it can take a few fittings till it is just right. I highly recommend Al. Also, a heads up to the men, Al is thorough, and he will ask you a ton of questions, as well as have you pick out fabric, look through patterns, etc. So the initial appointment will take a good chunk of time. Well worth it in the end. read more

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A HUGE thank you Aaron BTW who was instrumental my last visit in helping us pick out just what we needed (and not shy about being honest regarding what looks would be best "suited" for each of us). I love honesty in a clothing "concierge". I've seen so many people talking to your typical Saks/Nords/Neiman "sales" people who tell them they look great in ANYthing just to make a sale and hit their numbers. (Granted, those guys are stuck with what styles they have while Al's can make anything your little heart desires) It's so refreshing to get such an honest and stylish opinion. Five Stars. Thank you Aaron. Still the best and only real custom clothing store in San Francisco. and while you may go here for custom items, there is plenty on the floor to give you FAR too many great ideas or pure impulse purchases. read more

I've been coming here for a couple years now to get my dresses, jeans, and jackets tailored. Recently I've come in to get my wedding reception dresses altered as well as my husband's wedding tuxedos, and they nailed it! Everything fit perfectly, and if we weren't happy with something, they were super accommodating. Overall, friendly and amazing service and talent! This will be one of those places I'll be coming to for years on end! read more

I haven't purchased clothes here in a while but I stopped by recently and was reminded how great Al's is. Quality clothing like this is expensive compared to clothes from a dept store but Al's clothes and shoes are well worth it. Al shot the sh*t with me for a while and gave me some great advice towards enhancing an otherwise stale wardrobe. Congrats again on the new kiddo Al. read more

If you want any alterations done expect to wait months before seeing your garment again. I got my most favorite vintage jacket tailored here and I had to call in twice to ask about when it was done. First time they said a month and a half. After a month and a half I called in and they said 2 weeks. 2 weeks later they said 2 more weeks. Once I got it it was too tight in the arms and chest. I've never brought anything to them after that experience. I now go to another tailor that charges half the price, does a better job and has a 1 week turnaround. read more

Terrible service. I ordered a custom hat in November of last year. It was to be the second hat made from a pattern I had created so I could clone my favorite hat. I was told it would be ready by the new year. No one ever called... I called repeatedly. It was finally ready in late January. It was an inch too big around and fell over my eyes, and it was an inch and a half to high and looked silly. I asked them to make it according to the pattern, which was the whole point of paying for a custom hat. I called weekly, and finally they said it was ready. I went in and it was still too tall, they only fixed the size around. Why would they do that? Did they think I wouldn't notice. When I was there I decided to get a label added with my phone number so that if I lost the hat it might come back to me. Last I heard there was some error with the label (wrong number? wrong name? I don't know) I am still waiting for my hat and it's nearly May. I am sad. I had such high hopes for this place and for the idea that you could have your favorite garments cloned or created for you. I really hope that some day they will call me and have my hat ready. An apology would also be kind of awesome. I am so terribly disappointed. read more