Luigi Dellaripa Custom Tailor of Van Nuys

Had work done here back in Sept 2015. Yes, the job was done but very mediocre. He’s a nice guy and I wish him the best but because of him I’ve a new rule, «don’t do business with anyone whom, if they fail, you’ll feel bad about correcting or hurting their feelings.»
I don’t know if he just didn’t care about the details, was over-​worked, just can’t see them, or is actually just mediocre but I won’t be back, can’t risk my clothes. If it’s a matter of location convenience, I suggest maybe u try him once with one not so important piece of clothing and judge for yourself. If it’s not a matter of convenience well… look elsewhere.
Sorry Luigi

A 100% FANTASTIC tailor! Luigi is kind, considerate and meticulous with his work. He’s an old school CASH ONLY gentleman professional.
I’d taken several pair of jean pants. I specifically told him what I was looking for and he did so with the best of his ability. More impressive that is his humility. One of the pair of pants was not quite what I wanted so I respectfully pointed it out the adjustment I’d like and he did so without question.
Luigi is an outstanding professional! His kindness is clear and TRUST that the person with something negative to say in regards to a man this kind THEY are the one with the problem. Unfortunately we all know the world is now full of self-​entitled childish people (millennials) that think everyone should be kissing their butt and the world today is the McDonalds («the customer is always right… even when they’re clearly wrong!») they grew up with.
If you’ve ANY apprehension, I suggest you drop off one piece of clothing and see for yourself. You CANNOT go wrong with this Gentleman Expert.
God Bless You Luigi. I wish the world the full of more professionals like you my friend.

Luigi has altered my suits, jackets and shirts over the years. I am very particular and know exactly how I want my clothing tailored. Luigi does beautiful work and is very detailed orientated. If something needs to readjusted after he alters your piece, he will happily re-​do it. Trust me, if something doesn’t fit correctly he will notice it before you do. I have gone to many tailors over the years and Luigi is the best.

Great place, great service!
The only complaint I have is when I dropped off my suit for alteration he quoted me a lower price then what he asked for when I went in to pick it up.
A simple mistake and I will absolutely return for more alterations, it was just a little inconvenient.

This place is fantastic. Clearly family owned and little shop you’d never expect to see it in but I wouldn’t go to anyone else. I live way out in Moorpark now, which is a good 30 – 45 minute drive to Luigi’s but, totally worth the trip.
If you’re looking for Tailoring work, don’t go anywhere else. This place really is as good as it gets.

I have known Luigi since the 1980’s, he one of the few Master Taylor’s left!
Always fair, the best quality work! A Gentleman!
Michael J. Marcus

Luigi is the best tailor in the valley. He is the only person I will trust with my suits and altering high-​end garments. So knowledgeable. So friendly. Quick turnaround times. Great prices. And is always willing to offer his stylish opinion. I can’t recommend him enough. I’ve sent all of my friends there and have never gotten a bad response

Luigi is very good and very reasonable. Grade A service ! Old school and pays great attention to detail.

Awesome work, reasonable prices, and he gets it back in a timely manner.
Great guy too!

Fantastic customer service. Fairly inexpensive & does a great job!

Great work. Really nice guy. Been back numerous times and very happy with the results. Make sure you feed the meter.

If there were a 0, that’s what this place and Luigi himself would get.
First, please consider getting alterations by someone who takes credit and debit so you have an electronic trail. Perhaps consider getting something in writing, too. My understanding is that Luigi only takes cash or check so he can strong arm you at pick up over your price and there will be no evidence for it. He will hold your items until you pay, even if he didn’t do what he said he would.
We cannot warn you enough: GO TO SOMEONE ELSE.
— He does not care for client’s specific requests and direction.
— He is a bully at pick up and with pricing.
— He will do what he wants regardless if you tell him not to.
— He will threaten and raise his voice at you until you pay him off… with cash.
Before I itemize what went hellaciously wrong here, I will first say that he has sewers come into the store, pick up alteration orders, and LEAVE the store with them to alter off-​site. This means you have no idea where your clothing actually is or if it will possibly not make it back to the store. Sketchy.
What we went through with Luigi himself:
1) He told my fiancé that what he wanted (an extreme slim suit) was «wrong» but that he would do it anyway. First warning we should have had.
2) The tailoring job itself was utterly terrible.
I have to say it… he (or whoever he employed) did a shit job on my fiancé’s designer wedding suit. Uneven stitching, one coat arm was longer than the other, and the pant hem was visible three inches off the shoe. There was loose stitching on the neck as well… and we are currently assessing the damage to the suit.
3) When we saw the suit after he tailored it, we were so unhappy that we told him NOT to touch the suit and we would call him if we wanted to continue working with him. We left the suit there… BAD move.
4) After we told him not to touch the suit, he went ahead an re-​tailored the suit *WITHOUT OUR PERMISSION*, which damaged it even more… and then he held the suit hostage until my fiancé paid him $ 90 cash.
5) My fiancé was upset and he and Luigi raised their voices. During this argument, my fiancé pulled out his phone and RECORDED Luigi admitting to all we were upset about, and Luigi calling a judge who is a friend of his who works across the street in order to make my fiancé feel threatened.
6) Luigi refused to return the suit until my fiancé pulled out CASH.
This is how seriously offended and upset we are:
We are seriously considering taking Luigi to court to get our money back, our time and emotional losses, and for a replacement wedding suit. We have him audio recorded and our attorney says that’s enough evidence. I, luckily, was a third party to the first two visits and can testify as a witness. I still can’t believe how this all went down.

If you’re having any hesitations about getting your clothes tailored here, let my review steer you clear from Luigi’s.
Honestly, I tried to like this place, but I instantly felt both regret and anxious over leaving my brand new clothes in the hands of this tailor. He lacked diligence in his measurements and failed to provide accurate prices for the work he was to do. Moreover, what is the point of paying for a tailor with years of experience, when he’s just going to have his seamstress do all the alterations?
All I needed was to get the arms of my shirts and jacket shortened. Instead, I ended up having to pay extra for work that was not only unnecessary but also horrendous for the natural fit. And the alterations I did ask for were delivered past the promised due date and sloppy.
Now, I have ridiculously tight shirts with uneven sleeves and buttons stitched too big for my wrists. I won’t even return to get these fixed. Be wary with whom you trust your linen.

Pricey as hell and not for current styles but great for mending formal wear. I immediately felt remorse because he left my pants too baggy but what can you do? Pay another 30 bucks to go get it redone? Check no I went somewhere else

Luigi! What a great guy. He took my suit and made just small changes to something that I thought was going to be a much more belabored process. He could of easily charged me more and I wouldn’t of known any better. He is an honest genuine real deal. I wish there were more guys like him around. He did great work on my tuxedo alterations.

Omg its Grammy week an I needed to get a jacket altered last minute. Jumped on Unilocal called Luigi told him my situation an he said no problem come on in. When I got to his shop in van Nuys meeting Luigi was a pleasure he is sooo very helpful and a total master at what he does. Hey don’t let anyone touch your valuable clothing unless his nam is LUIGI DELLARIPA.
thnx Luigi

This guy is awesome. So professional! Instead of ripping me of for over $ 200, he literally told me it wasnt worth for me to alter the suits. I went to another guy and they were all about it, yet expressed that it wouldnt come out the same (which he stated also and said it would ruin my suit). He is good at what he does and keeps his customers through loyalty and great service! Highly recommended. Honest and trustworthy! Im a huge fan and i dont go anywhere else unless i have no choice.

I was terrifed to bring my expensive suits to the cleaners for alterations and have them butchered. Luigi is a real craftsman. Fantastic service and quality. He really takes time with you and I really value his expert opinion. You can tell he really enjoys his work. Where else would you take suits from Napoli, other than to a gentleman from Naples!
grazie molte

Luigi is the best tailor in town. You will not regret bringing your clothes to him.
I recommend him to all my friends and family. Kind man, and perfect service!

I finally found an alterations where I’m not scared to take my expensive stuff to. Trust me Luigi won’t mess it up. The job he does is always flawless.
On top of that Luigi is adorable! Even if you don’t need to alter anything, just go meet un uomo meraviglioso.