Habib is an excellent and extremely experienced tailor. After reading over 25 5 star reviews I finally rounded up my clothing that needed repairs and went in. Some items just needed a button sewn on while others were more complicated. For example, I have a kick ass Fendi goldfish skirt that sat too high, so I asked Habib to drop the waist about an inch and a half. He did a perfect job. He also let out some dress shorts that another person butchered and sewed on a new belt loop.
I was talking to Habib the other day, as he had called to tell me some of my easy stuff was ready to be picked up. He told me how he started his career at the age of twelve, how for eight years he sewed women's chiffon blouses then later moved to new York and sewed for American Tourister luggage. He also sewed fuel tank liners for the military for several years (not an easy task) and was scouted by a luxury department store to be their head tailor. He explained to me the differences between working on silk vs leather and everything in between. I cannot say how much I respect this man's talent.
He is a very friendly guy. I guess his prices are supposed to be low, I don't know, as he told me to take the pieces that were ready and just pay for them when I came back to get the others. The shop looks a little chaotic, but I could care less as I was just hoping to find someone who would be pleasant and do a good job.
He has exceeded my expectations!