Canh Tailor

The best kept secret at FVHS’ high school prom.
In my high school days, more than a few of the girls would get tailor-​made dresses here – myself included.
Co Canh is one of the few tailors in Orange County that will create just about any design you can come up with, whether you want something copied or you want to design your own. I’ve had three made here and while they were more simply constructed than the originals, they all fit my body like a dream.
The process works like so:
1) You bring her the design you’re looking at and she gives you a quote (the most I ever paid was $ 60) and tells you how much fabric to buy.
2) Drive up to LA where you’ll find a plethora of fabrics at cheap prices in the Fashion District near Chinatown.
3) Bring her the fabric and come back for a few fittings.
4) Go home and embellish your creation!
Co Canh can be a little absent minded and she often forgets when you’re supposed to come in for your fittings, so make sure you call beforehand to check if it’s done. I usually give it about three weeks.
I’ve also seen some of her suits, which are even better than the dresses. My favorite dress that I’ve had made here was the champagne lace Versace number that Kate Hudson wore to the Oscars way back in 2003. To make it even more special, I went home and beaded the neckline myself.
It sure beats buying a dress that doesn’t fit you properly and having to get it altered anyways.