Samson Shirt & Suitmakers

Great stuff here.. I really wanted a black suit jacket, a kind of all purpose thing. From the fabric to the story, the piece arrived - beyond what I could imagine. Felt a thousand times better after. Shop here!

I came across Samson's while searching online for a place to purchase a made to measure suit for my daughter's wedding this coming fall. I watched Steve's YouTube videos on his website and I was intrigued. When I called to make an appointment Steve did offer to do an online consultation because I live 130 kilometers away but I wanted the first hand experience. I met Steve at his store and thoroughly enjoyed the whole process of choosing the fabric for the suit, fabric for the inner panels and lining and the buttons. I haven't received the finished suit yet but I'm confident that I won't be disappointed. If you're in the market for a new garment for your wardrobe at a fair price I highly recommend Steve at Samson's. Thank you Steve, it was a pleasure doing business with you. I'm looking forward to meeting again when the suit arrives.

I first visited Samson to get my existing suit checked for fitting/alterations about a month prior to my wedding. It was a suit I had purchased while traveling in Vietnam, which I thought was pretty good at the time, but something about it just didn't seem totally right, it didn't feel "groom-worthy". The material was pretty good, construction seemed OK to me, but the shape and fit just wasn't quite there. Steve showed me what separated that suit from a properly shaped suit. The difference was very apparent. He offered to help me out in light of my situation, saying he could have a new suit made to measure and delivered within 3 weeks. He offered a very reasonable price which was appreciated as I wasn't really expecting to buy a new suit that day. In the end, Steve presented me with a beautiful classic 3-piece suit that looks and feels great. We worked together to pair it with the right bowtie, and he helped me choose the best ties for the groomsmen as well. Steve takes great pride in his craft, is eager to share his knowledge, and takes time to express his philosophy on the importance of dressing well in modern society - something you may not get in most sales/service interactions, but I feel is appropriate for the personal nature of his business. I will be returning to Samson the next time I need a classic garment made, and would recommend him to any tasteful man looking to invest in quality menswear at a fair price. UPDATE: Returned again a year later to have a sports jacket made. It was a very easy process as Samson already had my measurements from my last suit. I went with their new lightweight canvas construction. The result is a beautifully shaped jacket that remains comfortable and conforms to the body naturally. The Donegal tweed is wearable almost year-round makes for a very versatile piece which I will no doubt wear very often! As always Steve provided great service and quality product at a fair price. Even amidst the COVID slowdown, he was readily available and delivered on time. Thanks again!

Steve fit me for a custom suit for my wedding last summer. It’s the first suit I’ve had fitted in years, and I was searching for a business that would have a bit more of a personal touch. I’m so glad I came across Samson when I was shopping around. Steve gave expert advice and work was quick and professional. He also helped with a custom shirt in addition to the three piece suit. The fit is perfect and incredibly comfortable. I looked sharp for the wedding day and I love wearing the clothes for other dressy occasions. I highly recommend his work, and will definitely be going back again to treat myself with more quality clothes.

Recently, a friend was married and we needed 5 suits for the groom and groomsmen. Since I'm a Mens Stylist, I was asked to find suits for the wedding party. Nothing off the rack fit well, and it was impossible to find 5 of the same suits which fit. Steve went above and beyond to work around our 3-week timeline and he nailed the fit for all of us. He even worked in enough time in case any alterations were needed. The fabric Steve recommended was perfect for the groom. Its weave gives it the look of a linen yet the wool material leads to very few wrinkles and a fresh look. The medium light grey color works rather well in black-and-white photographs which pleased our photographer. So far, I've had two suits and two shirts made with Steve. I've seen his work on my friends' and family's suits and I have been consistently pleased with quality, fit, and value. Overall, Steve does an amazing job and I highly recommend him.

Alteration Testimony: I purchased a 'custom measured' suit when I was in China and the sizing was all off, the arms in the jacket was too tight, chest and mid section was too wide. This was back in January 2020, and I didn't want to ship it back to get it altered. I had heard about Steve from a friend and also looking around online. There were terms and concepts clearly shown from his years of experience, but more importantly he made me feel SO GOOD in the suit when he was done fixing it. Total costs to fix were about the same price as a new suit (understandable given the time needed to fix it), but I liked the colour and texture already, and there's 0 point to wearing a suit if you're not going to feel your best :) Thanks Steve!

Steve fitted me for a custom suit and and did a fantastic job all the way through the process. He took the time to show and discuss a number cloths and patterns to work with, and then followed through to a final product that looks and feels great!

Visiting Samson Shirt & Suitmakers was an incredibly productive experience. After introducing himself, Steve, a very knowledgeable tailor, helped me develop a concept for my wardrobe. Though I have past experience with design Steve did an excellent job of translating my concept into a realistic, budget friendly, and attainable reality. When I asked for his opinion on the decisions I was making he shared his honest thoughts, as well as valuable input on why or why not certain products and materials may or may not work well with my lifestyle and work space. Let's face it, entering a business with an idea and no clue where to start can be daunting, though Steve made this experience a breeze. After visiting Samson Shirt & Suitmakers, I feel that I have a trusted adviser in Steve.