Buying a Suit in Turkey: A Guide to Suit Shopping in Istanbul

Turkey is one of the best places in the region to buy a suit: Istanbul has a long tailoring tradition, a wide choice of fabrics and modern Italian-inspired cuts. LORD has a store in Istanbul, and many LORD suits are made in Turkey and available in Egypt too.

Why buy a suit in Turkey?

• Tailoring tradition: generations of skilled cutters and finishers.
• Fabric choice: Turkish mills plus imported Italian and English cloths.
• Modern cuts: most Turkish suits follow an Italian cut.
• Value: strong quality for the price — see our Turkish suits guide.

Where to shop for suits in Istanbul

Istanbul’s shopping streets, historic markets and modern malls all sell menswear, from mass-market to tailored brands. Choose an established store with a clear return and alteration policy, and avoid buying in a hurry. The LORD Istanbul store offers the same LORD styles and service as the branches in Egypt.

What to check before you buy

1. Fit: shoulders, chest, sleeve length and trouser break — use our fit checklist.
2. Fabric: crush a corner of the sleeve; good fabric recovers quickly — see the fabric guide.
3. Construction: look for clean buttonholes, neat lining and even stitching.
4. Alterations: ask whether hemming and sleeve adjustments are included and how long they take.
5. Climate: if you live in Egypt, pick breathable fabrics suitable for hot weather.

Tips for travellers

• Leave enough days in your trip for alterations to be finished.
• Bring the shirt and shoes you plan to wear with the suit to the fitting.
• Pack the suit in a garment bag in your hand luggage to avoid creases.
• Keep your receipt for any later questions.

Turkish suits without travelling

You do not need to travel to Turkey to get Turkish tailoring. Many LORD suits are made and crafted in Turkey and designed specially for LORD, and they are available at LORD stores in Cairo (Heliopolis), Mansoura and New Damietta. Browse suits or message LORD on WhatsApp.

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