For decades, Lee Saeng Ro has made garments for individuals in Itaewon—from suits for US presidents and international figures to clothes made for the defining moments of everyday life.
Ph.D. and hospitality scholar
His long study of service and hospitality informs a deeply personal approach to understanding clients and building lasting relationships.
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The oldest contestant on Mr. Trot 3
At 74, Lee stepped onto a new stage. Like his unforgettable pink suit, his work respects tradition without losing its individuality.
A documented life
From the cutting table to the stage
Lee Saeng Ro’s story reaches beyond tailoring: decades at work in Itaewon, serious scholarship in hospitality, and the courage to begin a new musical chapter in his seventies.
An Itaewon tailor
KBS World profiled Lee and Itaewon’s tailoring tradition, recording his long career and enduring relationships with clients around the world.
Consultations and fittings take place on the second floor, with every stage completed in the workroom above. An individual pattern is made for every client; most garments require one fitting and are completed in about a week. Even the buttonholes are stitched by hand in-house.
From precise suits to seasonal jackets and coats, and the smallest details of a shirt, we create garments around the way each client lives and dresses.
01Bespoke
Custom suits & fine shirts
Fine custom shirts are made to complement a suit or stand on their own, with collar, cuff, fit and cloth selected for the individual.
02Personal details
Custom linings & embroidery
Choose a distinctive jacket lining and add discreet initials or personal embroidery to shirt sleeves and cuffs.
03Spring · Summer
Linen jackets
Light, breathable linen jackets for warmer weather, balanced for comfort, purpose and a naturally relaxed silhouette.
04Autumn · Winter
Cashmere coats
Custom cashmere coats bring softness, warmth and a refined line to colder months. Cloth selection and availability vary with the season.
05Care & fit
Alterations
We assess the fit and length of existing garments and offer alterations where suitable, recommending the right approach after inspecting each piece.
The cloth library
Exceptional cloth, shaped in Seoul
Cloth from Ermenegildo Zegna and Loro Piana is regularly used and stocked. Drago and many other international mills can be sourced at short notice.
We consider Seoul’s seasons, purpose, weight, handle, comfort and drape to recommend the right cloth for the individual.
01Ermenegildo Zegna
02Loro Piana
03Drago & other mills
Private service
Wherever you need us
Private consultations and fittings at a residence or hotel are available by appointment for VIP clients.
We recommend booking for an unhurried consultation without waiting. Requests may be sent anytime, with a prompt response guaranteed during working hours.
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At the Itaewon-ro pedestrian crossing, look for the Sun's Tailor sign above the uphill road.
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Follow the slope beside the building to the customer entrance on the second floor at the rear.
Daily 10:00–19:00Prompt replies during working hours
One space · reservation required
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2F, Young Hwa Building151 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
About 300 m from Itaewon Station Exit 1, near the pedestrian crossing and Hana Bank. Follow the rising side road to the second-floor entrance at the rear.
