50 years of persistence
About Leader Tailor
About Leader Tailor
Origin
In 1966, James Lin came to Taipei alone, began as a tailor apprentice and started his 50-years bespoke suit journey.
At the time, it was the golden age of the Taiwanese Bespoke Suit Industry. The main consumers of the suit industry was American soldiers. The daily crafted bespoke suits numbers were up to 40 pieces! The huge amount of bespoke suit crafting developed the skill of James' tailoring. Thousands of hours of tailoring and endless enthusiasm toward bespoke craftsmanship have set the foundation of Leader Tailor.
Shine
In the mid-1960s, the main consumers of the Bespoke suit industry transformed from American soldiers to tourists and businessmen from Western countries.
In 1978, Master Lin founded Leader Tailor at Taiwan's top hotel: Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel, and started the glory history of Leader Tailor. At the moment Leader Tailor had up to 4 different branches all over Taiwan, serving customers from all over the world with the finest bespoke suit quality. In the year two thousand, Leader Tailor moved from Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel to Linsen North Road to delve into the higher craftsmanship of bespoke suit. Leader Tailor's reputation attracts thousands of politicians, ambassadors, businessmen, lawyers, and senior supervisors.
Leader Tailor Chairman
James Lin
James Lin
"For 50 years, I insist on serving every customer in person. The smiles and satisfaction of my customers are what keep me motivated for 5 decades."
Legacy
For 50 years, James Lin's name is wild-speared for his exquisite tailor technique and the elegance of the bespoke suit he made.
The renowned Japanese News channel, NHK, endowed him the nickname of ????The Last Samurai of Fine Bespoke Suit.??
'Till this day, James still insists on serving every customer in person, offering the best services in the bespoke suit industry. From counseling to fabric choosing, measuring to tailoring, James' passion for bespoke, keeps the best quality to you.
Throughout the 50-years glory history of bespoke, the passion and qualities of Leader Tailor remain unchanged. 50 years of craftsmanship, carry forward the legacy of Taiwanese bespoke suits.
The Rising
In early 1960, it came with the uprise of the Taiwan economy. The outbreak of the Vietnam civil war brought Taiwan to become the mid-point of communication and transportation. Troops, travelers, government officials from the USA also fostered the growth of the Taiwan suit business.
Stability
Taiwan Bespoke suit services reshaped the bespoke suit business in the world for its quality of services, efficiency, and competitive production cost. The most renowned shop, Leader Tailor, located in Sheraton can build over 100 bespoke suits in one day.
Legend
In 1990, the local demand for bespoke suits has soared. Leader Tailor became the very first bespoke suit shop offering tailored services to fit the Taiwanese market. Master James continued providing exceptional services, and the Japanese mainstream media even called him the Last Samurai.