Wuyue began in the Dongjiadu tailoring area at No. 187 Nancang Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai, serving customers who came to the old fabric-market neighborhood for practical custom clothing.
2005
South Bund market takes shape
Public market records describe the South Bund Fabric Market as a continuation of the 1990s Dongjiadu fabric trade, upgraded at No. 399 Lujiabang Road in 2005 after municipal redevelopment.
2010s
International tailoring traffic grows
Shanghai government coverage notes that the market became especially popular with overseas visitors around the 2010 World Expo and later continued to serve travelers seeking suits, shirts, and qipao on short timelines.
2021
Moved to Shop 256
After several relocations around Huangpu, Wuyue settled at Shop 256, 2F, No. 399 Lujiabang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, keeping its Chinese name 五岳洋服 visible for local map and signage matching.
Today
Custom tailoring for local and visiting clients
The shop continues to focus on custom suits, shirts, coats, English-speaking service, fitting coordination, and international shipping for customers who leave Shanghai before every order is complete.
Jackets on the rail, a favourite colour, a lapel you like. The pieces around the shop give us somewhere to begin.
A closer look along the jacket rail.An orange jacket, a white shirt and a patterned scarf.
A detail to talk about.
Look at the shape of the lapel, the colour and how the pieces work together. Show us what appeals to you.
Different colours and textures, side by side.
Fabric books within reach, above the jackets.
Take your time with the fabric.
Browse the sample books in person. Compare the colour, texture and weight, and tell us how you plan to wear the garment.
A workday suit, a wedding outfit or a jacket for everyday wear can start with a different conversation.
A little personality on the inside.
The lining books open up another set of choices, from illustrated scenes to small repeating patterns.
Blue illustrated swatches, seen up close.A spread from the lining book. Browse the patterns together and ask about the options for your garment.More patterns and colours in the sample collection.
Then, the smaller details.
The thread-colour sample book brings the conversation down to the finishing touches. Compare shades alongside your fabric and discuss the look you have in mind.
Selections are confirmed in the shop for your individual order.
The thread-colour sample book.A closer view of the shade references.
People’s Daily Overseas Edition · 29 August 2026
A Shanghai tailoring story.
The newspaper spoke with Wuyue owner Yue Wenrong (岳文荣) about his more than 20 years of tailoring experience, shoulder shape, measurements and cutting for a comfortable fit. Read the original report ↗ Read our English summary ↗
