I found my guy. I've been coming to Francois for almost 2 years. I don't see myself going elsewhere for as long as I'm in SoCal. It is difficult to find passionate artisans who have their finger on the pulse when it comes to men's fashion, especially with 30+ years of experience. He maintains a classic-first collection without dismissing the current state of men's fashion, or the direction at which it's moving. He is a kind man, and is always happy to educate me. I've never felt pressured to purchase anything, nor rushed. I look forward to purchasing the next piece of clothing just to say what's up. Check this place out. read more

François is incredibly kind and competent when it comes to all things suits. He did a great and super quick job of tailoring my fiancés dress pants, and even showed us (but never upselled) some of his nicer suits in case we were ever interested. Safe to say, his knowledge intrigued us and we will definitely be coming back to purchase a suit in the future. read more

Came into La Moda to have some pants tailored. Francois was incredibly helpful, offering thoughtful recommendations and making sure the fit was just right. His expertise and attention to detail made the whole experience seamless. Really appreciate the outstanding service -- highly recommend them for suits and tailoring! read more

Best Tailor suits you will find anywhere. Great prices, too lots of options from off the rack to custom design designs.

Francois was so kind & saved the day! I had a clothing emergency and ripped my jumpsuit. After calling multiple places and being turned away due to it being last minute, I called La Moda as soon as they opened & Francois said come on in, even though I was last minute! He repaired my outfit quickly and had such a kind and friendly attitude. It's rare nowadays to receive such hospitality so I greatly appreciate it!!! read more

They were great! My dress came back perfect it was a double layer fabric / chiffon bridesmaid dress. They were so helpful and had a 2 week turnaround. The guy was also happy to help my husband who struggles because he's kinda a taller guy broad shoulders weight lifting type guy. We will be going back for sure and if you pay cash they offer a better price. This guy was definitely one of those that had been in the industry a long time which is the best type of tailor you could ask for. read more

Custom suits, great knowledge of size and what looks good and whom. Great service! Great guy!

This place has the best customer service! I called La Moda after calling several dress shops that didn't have time for an alteration before my wedding in a month. La Moda was so courteous and had me come in right away. The altered the arms of my dress within ~1.5 weeks and the quality was great and exactly what I needed. Francois is so special and really likes to connect with his customers. I came back months later after my wedding to get my dress preserved and he remembered me and was so excited to help me with this service. The pricing is also very reasonable compared to dress shops that overcharge just because it is a wedding dress. I will definitely be coming back her for any alterations as well as recommending to my husband for his suit and tailoring needs! read more

Great service. The dress I had tailored fit like a glove. They are very friendly, fast with services and reasonably priced. 100% recommend.

This is by far the best tailor and formal clothing store in San Diego! They do both men's and women's clothes, but I can speak from the male POV. I'm a local wine director/Sommelier and I buy all of my formal and business casual clothes here. La Moda is on the cutting edge of style for a very affordable price compared to the large stores like Bloomingdales or Nordstrom. They have exceptional customer service too. I highly recommend this place. read more

A little on the high end, but worth visiting. François is a highly talented tailor and I wish I went here instead of going to another tailor that was cheaper but ruined my clothes (still debating on reviewing that one). I needed to get some pants taken in and he did a great job with slimming the waist and legs. You could barely tell that the pants were altered. Not only that but he was able to get them done within a reasonable timeframe as I asked. The last tailor I worked with couldn't even do that. I know some people have complained about the cost but I'd definitely come in here for any high-end or luxury clothing items and suits. He also has quality suits for both men and women for purchase. Definitely going to stop by again when I get the chance. I have a couple more items that need alterations! read more

Right off the 163 freeway, La Moda is by far the best for all your tailoring needs. I needed a few suits altered and without hesitation, they were able to finish the job in a swift manner. Francois, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable and a master in his craft. If I ever need any custom alterations, I know I can trust him with his experience. read more

This was my first place ever to have something tailored. In specific, it was a marine colored bridesmaid dress for my cousins wedding that I had gotten from David's Bridal. My aunt had recommended Francois and I am glad she did. He greeted us with a smile when we walked in and was finishing up with another customer. Originally his location was smaller. And it was a lot more cramped in changing in the room. But after I changed, and came out, he walked around me asking how long I needed it to be at; in which I replied a bit short so we could see the heels. He told me to hold the pose with both of my hands around my waist (like posing for a picture). He simply marked the dress a few times all around with white chalk before announcing he was finished. I was a bit astonished at how fast it was, but the time I went to reclaim the dress was quick! It was a moderately pricey, but to me, anything that needs to get hemmed a bit to a specific length requires its own work in time. My advice to whoever wants to give Francois a try like I did, is that you should do a couple months ahead of the event. So if it does not work out, you could at least work to see what it is you need, and what Francois could do. I absolutely love love his change of location. He now is around the corner from his old place and has such a larger space! SO MUCH MORE ROOM! read more

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A real old school tailor. Good people. Strongly recommended. Easy to work with. Fair prices.

The first time I came to François' shop LA MODA was shy of my 30th birthday, 4 years ago; instantly becoming my to-go tailor and shop for every formal and business casual garment I own. From fast fashion garment to high-end designer clothes, François is the only tailor I entrust my designs 100%. He will stick to every specification you want on you garment unless he foresees such changes will alter the fabric or pattern on your clothing. You feel like an individual and treated with such familial greetings you know you are in good hands. Don't be surprised if you catch yourself learning a thing or two about life with impromptu and welcomed conversations that easily flow. François and LA MODA are the place to go for your alterations and fantastic, up-to-date gentlemen wear. read more

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Best tailor in town! Francois pays attention to detail. He was very kind and professional! I would recommend for any alteration for any occasion! All of my clothes fit like a glove! read more

I've been coming to Francois for 10 years. Whether you need a new suit, tie, dress shirts or need anything altered he is your man. There's a reason I've been going to this place for a full decade. I recently lose 30 lbs and went from a size 46 to a 42 slim. I had to get a lot of items altered and he made everything look great! Seriously, don't go anywhere else. This is the one stop shop. If you need a rush on it let him know and he will do his best to accommodate your needs. Promise you won't regret it. read more

Excellent customer service. A little more expensive than the chains but worth it. The suit I got here is much nicer and a better fit than men's wearhouse type stores. read more

When you need a legit tailor for every thing from alterations to custom suit this is the place to go.

I went to La Moda to have a bridesmaid dress shortened and taken in and I am very happy with the results. I had a month until the wedding and the dress was ready without two weeks, earlier than estimated. Price was fair. I'll be back when I need another dress altered! :) read more

Got my wedding suit fitted here, great fit and great service. Bought the suit at Zara not La Moda although their selection is great I prefer the more modern style you can pickup at a store like Zara. Anyway, would recommend La Moda for more traditional Italian suits and/or a good fitting. They know their stuff! read more

La Moda - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - San Diego, California

Got a suit altered for a friend's wedding and Francois' work was quick and seamless. Beautiful work. Will only go here for suits.

Francois does fantastic work. I had some older suits that needed modernization and they came out so nice. Looks like I just bought a new suit. I also bought a sport coat during one of my recent visits and I have received so many compliments. #impressed #greatqualitywork read more

Best tailor in town! Francois pays attention to detail. He was very kind and professional! I would recommend for any alteration for any event! read more

"Meh. I've experienced better." 2 stars summed it up perfectly. Let me begin by saying my body is simply not made for off the rack shirts. My neck is 17-17.5" for collared shirts, while my waist is 30". This means that "slim" fit 17 or 17.5 shirts are going to look like I'm smuggling babies around my midsection. So, I took a shirt in to have this issue amended, and Francois seemed entirely confident that it would come out looking like it was made for me. For the cost of $65 for a single shirt, I certainly expected as much. It came back far sooner than expected, which is awesome. However, this could be standard practice, so I'm not going to place much stock in that. The final results were underwhelming to say the least. Sleeves too long. Waist still too wide...in no way looking "made for me." Granted, it was far better than it looked initially, but I'd expect the same takeaway from someone paying $5. Now, I'm not critiquing that it wasn't done perfectly on the first go. My issue is the why and how of it. The waist is my only concern, as shortening sleeves another half inch or slow is incredibly easy. When I tried on the tailored version, the black woman assured me it could be fixed with little issue. However, the tailor (Latin woman I believe, NOT Francois), told me it could not be done, due to initial design issues with the shirt (darts on the back). Now, that in itself is ok. The issue I have is that this was not an issue as I was getting it adjusted, nor was it even mentioned. Whether intentionally deceptive or not, it made me feel a bit snookered, which is never a nice feeling. The interaction ended with my saying "well, that's unfortunate, but what can you do?" Now, I'm not the type to haggle over relatively insignificant cost differences, so I wasn't about to raise hell or make threats in an attempt to get the cost reduced by $10. However, I would think a place that wants to maintain clearly unimpressed clients would offer some sort of "perk" as persuasion to continue frequenting that business. Nope. All I got was an "I'm sorry we couldn't make it work" from the gal who not 5 minutes ago said it would be an easy adjustment. Even better, she immediately proceeded to ask for the amount initially quoted in full. I was left entirely unimpressed, while not angry, as I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt about the physical limitations of the shirt. I will say that it looks to be well made, but looks only go so far, to "meh" in this case. It wasn't enough to leave my shirt there to adjust it, as the location is slightly out of my way. I'll leave it as is or take it to the tailor (who's far cheaper) down the street from my house. Now, perhaps the full custom route would yield better results, but for nearly $200/shirt and $900+/sport coat, I'd need to see a plethora of success stories before even considering going down that road Here's a summary: PROS: -Francois. Seemed like a knowledgable individual. He did try to convince me of the wonders of going custom, which might bother some, but he's a salesman to some extent and it's to be expected. No harm, no foul -Timeliness. I received my shirt far sooner than expected, though, as mentioned above, this good be a ploy. Again, the benefit of the doubt is given. CONS: -Cost. I must question the sanity of the "fair priced" reviewers here. Tailoring, and its costs especially, is a geographical thing. However, I have had similar work done in LA and Manhattan (not exactly known for good value pricing) for less money. That's not to mention my local tailor, who provided better quality in my opinion for almost half the price ($35 v. $65). -Final results. I won't say quality because, as far as I can tell, the quality was solid. The final result, as mentioned was not. The limitations mentioned after the fact should have been noticed prior to taking on the project. This is something to be expected at any price point. Knowledge. This refers only to the black gal who clearly did not know what she was talking about in regards to readjusting my shirt. Professional Pride: This was the worst of it all for me. As a service provider, I feel you should stand behind your services with unwavering conviction. If for some reason, the services fail to meet expectations, you should do all within your power to rectify the problem. I shit you not, I've had longer than expected (unbeknownst to me in any way) waits at a Chik-Fil-A drive thru result in a free meal with free future meals promised. That is the kind of business practice that creates loyal customers. Here, I received, I'm sorry we let you down, but we'll still take all your money. That is the kind of business practice that breeds "buyer beware" mentalities. So, that's a long winded way of saying buyer beware. MAYBE they're far better than I experienced, but I'm not reviewing based on other reviews, and I was tremendously underwhelmed. Accepts credit cards: but NOT for alterations. read more

Francois was great. I can't comment on his custom-made shirts and suits yet, but he took my $250 H&M suit and turned it into a fantastic looking suit. He cinched the waist, took in the back, hemmed the sleeves, hemmed and tapered the pants, and man, does it look good. I can't compliment him enough on how good the pants look. Also, I busted a seam on my pants (an original seam, not an area that he worked on), and he sewed it back up for me for free! His pricing on the whole suit, i thought, was very fair for the amount of work that had been done to it, and i love the suit. I'll be going back to him to fix up my other suit, and hopefully for some custom work too. read more

Francois is extremely nice and does good work with altering existing clothing. However, he advertises his ability to make custom clothing, and I have found this area to be lacking. I ordered two pairs of custom slacks (I have a small waist and big legs) about one year ago. The price was reasonable (approximately $250/pair) and timeline (about 3 weeks) more than fair for custom tailoring. When I picked them up, neither pair of pants fit correctly. Francois said that there was nothing he could do to improve their fit. No refund or discount offered. I threw the pants away after wearing each pair twice. People actually commented on the poor fit. Since that time I have had other tailors build me custom slacks that fit perfectly. To sum it up: Dress or suit need tailoring? I'd recommend La Moda. Need custom clothing? I'd recommend a different tailor. read more

Francois was great. I had a suit jacket tailored (I have a small waist so I have a hard time finding ones that fit off the shelf) - he did a great job! It looks like it was made just for me. I will be bringing more suits to him soon! read more

I've tried several tailors in town and now that I've found Francois at La Moda I won't be going anywhere else. Not only is he the nicest guy and very efficient, his tailoring is spot-on perfect. He knows what he's doing and suggests options and tweaks where needed for things I didn't even think about. You can tell he cares about his clients and is a bit of a perfectionist. He has even moved buttons for me quickly while I wait since it's an easy enough job. He even makes custom suits and clothes although I haven't tried that with him yet. Once you go here you won't go anywhere else. read more

Francois is the best tailor in San Diego. No Joke. I used to be a size 38 and shrunk down to a 34. He altered the waist flawlessly. He also hemmed my pants and restitched the lining. They look like i just bought them at Nordstrom on the first day. BTW he did this on 7 pairs of jeans. Each one was excellent. Plus he is super affordable. I would definitely recommend Francois to any and everybody. You wont be disappointed. read more

Suits, suits, suits! Francois is an expert of his craft. I came into La Moda and Francois was nice and incredibly helpful. He's knowledgeable on all current trends, all you have to do is tell him what you want and he'll make it happen. When I received my suit it fit amazingly well and was better than I expected. It looked like new. Francois has opened my eyes to the world of tailoring. From now on I think I'll be bringing everything to get tailored. Good-bye baggy clothing. read more

Totally over priced!!! I went in with a pair of scrubs, like the easiest material in the world to tailor. $25 for the top, $12 for the pants. Are you serious?!?!? $37 to tailor a pair of scrubs?! That's ridiculous. I went in with probably XL, I wanted an XS, like fitted and they still came out to be almost a M for me. I would have been better off sewing on strings to tie the back together. Granted I just needed to look presentable for school and not have them fall off during class but for the price I paid, I could of gotten 6 pairs of scrubs hemmed. Maybe $37 for a prom dress or work pants but not scrubs. Don't come here! He's basically available to make custom made suits, other than that, not worth your time or money. read more

Damn, my husband looks good. Really, really good. He had a suit that was pretty boxy on his frame (he's 6'4" and slim) and La Moda was able to take the suit and give it a more modern, slim fit. The stitching is impeccable and it looks like a custom made suit. The pricing was completely reasonable too. Thanks to this place my hubby was able to turn a boring suit into something hot! read more

Finally, a good tailor! Having trouble finding fitting pants, I'm always in need of a good tailor. I've used many different ones all over town and Francois has exceeded the quality of work from all the others by a long shot. There's really no other place in San Diego I trust anymore. Thank you for providing the high quality tailoring that one expects! read more

Francois is the best tailor in San Diego. It is now possible to buy outstanding clothes through internet retailers at outrageously low prices. However, one needs a good tailor to make them look good. Francois fits the bill. Yes, he is expensive, but adding his tailoring to the cost of suits costing 15 to 25 percent of what they would cost retail results in the cheapest high quality outfitting one can get. read more

My boyfriend just bought a black suit from La Moda. We went on a week day during the day and were immediately helped. With one look, the owner correctly guessed his size and had him with an option to change into in minutes. They figured out what to do about alterations and his order was quickly placed, said to be ready in about a week (it was!). We were really happy with our experience and would definitely go back for accessories or another suit color, if needed. read more

Had to get a suit tailored last minute and after reading the yelp reviews, decided to bring it in. Francois was extremely helpful and was able to tailor the suit for me from one day to the next. I was extremely satisfied with the way the suit looked and fit afterwards. Will definitely be going back! read more

Great guy, and an excellent tailor. I've taken several pieces of clothing here, and I'm always happy with the results. Francois has an eye for the details, and gives good, honest advice on what needs to be done. If it's any indication of his quality, Burberry sends the clothes that need tailoring here. The prices are higher than other tailors around town, but if you really care about quality work, bring it here. read more

I've been coming here to get my clothing tailored for several months now. Francois has does an excellent job with everything I've brought him. He's very friendly and has a solid understanding of where men's fashion is at right now. I typically see a lot of younger guys at the shop getting suits slimmed down. Here's a list of alterations that I've had performed: -Taking in the waist of suit jackets/blazers -Tapering/slimming pants -Hemming pants -Darting shirts The prices here are a bit higher than what you'd expect elsewhere, but the quality of the work is great and the turnaround times are good. Quick tip: The more specific you are with what you want, the better. I had some suit pants slimmed and he slimmed the seat and thigh area, but didn't really taper past the knee. I ended up going back to get the pants tapered past the knee and provided him with measurements for the leg opening and they turned out great. He dropped the price of the alteration a bit, considering he had worked on the pants before. read more

I'm trying to purchase online a men's dress shirt like that requires measurements on sleeves, shoulder, arms , neck, etc. The website suggested that I should go to a tailor to take my measurements accurately. I reached out to La Moda, and the master tailor Francois Laow was kind enough to accommodate me, took my measurements and didn't even charge me a single penny. Very professional. If you ever need a custom made men's suit, tuxedo rentals, alterations, etc, I recommend La Moda 100% read more