Barry G.
Yelp
So this is tough. It amazes me, when a company you believe in and support as an online entity only, decides to open up an 'antiquated' brick and morter store, and they take such drastic steps backwards in customer service and you have to think if it is worth going elsewhere from now on.
I have been purchasing clothing from Indochino since 2013. I have purchased I believe 8 suits and 10-12 shirts. to say I like their fit, choices, quality, etc is obvious. so why the negative review? I have spend in excess of $5,000 on clothing with them
Until 6 months ago, I have always done everything through the website. Take my measurements, submit them. design and customize, order, and receive. I have had to have things tailored a little after the fact, which I did with a local tailor I trust very much (see my other reviews)
So what changed?
My sister is getting married, and her Husband to be wanted suits from Indochino. Great! But I had to go into the store to order it, and get the accurate pricing, I couldnt do it online.
This is where the first issue happened.
I was measured, ordered, etc. all fine.
I customized the suit to my liking, as Indochino allows. I talked with my future brother in law, to make sure what I was doing was ok - he was on board. I would match, but be able to customize a suit i would end up using for work after the wedding.
Well the suit came in, and it was not customized as I desired. and as I ordered. When I called indochino, the girl said she had to change my customization, because she reached out to the Groom, and he said to. I called him, and he refuted her story. he was fine with what I did, and never spoke with her. She LIED to me, and took it upon herself to customize the suit. When I said I wanted a new one made to my specifications, she refused
ok, upset. it happens
Fast forward to the past three weeks. I ordered another suit, using the same measurements. I increased the jacket wrist measurement to fit my watch and cufflinks for french cuff shirts (yeah, first world problems). It came in a little bigger then expecting (I think they increased the diameter versus the circumference). No biggie, Customer Service said I could bring it to my own tailor and get reimbursed, or to the studio and have it fixed for free. Hindsite is 20/20, and I should have gone to my tailor even if paying.
I went to the studio to save money. was told 1-2 week turnaround. fine! I have a wedding this weekend (the 20th) and it was the 2nd of May), so worst case scenerio, 2 weeks I could pick up on the 16th when I had a day off.
then the issues pop up
1. The clerk helping me with new measurements wants to change this, that, etc. no, please just change what I am asking do not retailor.
2. I call on the 15th, since it has been two weeks, and I have not heard. no suit. they said it should be there on the 16th at 7pm. to late for me to pick it up, but ok. they said they would call and I would get an email when it was there. On the 16th, no call, no email
3. I called on Wed the 17th. time getting close. I called again. Girl on the phone said she would check on it, and call me back. no call. no email. no jacket.
4. i called again today. The guy on the phone said he would check. That he didnt know what tailor it was with, but it wasnt back (going on 2.5+ weeks now). He called around, and said 'hopefully' it might be there Friday the 19th - too late for the wedding of course.
He said they were busy, and busier then last year, so alterations can take 3-4 weeks
WHAT?!?!
to say I am frustrated is an understatement. To say it strains my belief in the company is an understatement. Having in person assistance in a brick and morter location has made the location WORSE, and has led to me getting product that is not how I want, not customized how i want, and left me very unhappy.
With a lot of other made to measure studios, both online and locally, it is hard to support a company that doesnt seem to want to support their customers or stand behind product. I have purchased product online with House of Bespoke with success, and with 9Tailors locally, and been happy. I guess I have to push any future business their way, since Indochino does not seem to value customers and proper service.