An Urgent Message from Team BL
For the last twelve years, we’ve been incredibly proud to provide the highest quality garments with one of the fastest turnaround times in the industry, even throughout the peak of the pandemic.
We take even more pride in our team that makes it possible–a group of family owned, generational tailoring companies in Shanghai that have stuck with us from the very beginning.
All those years ago, we made the decision to work with a team in Shanghai because the city is renowned worldwide for its wealth of expert tailors and access to world class materials. Plus, the benefit of working with family owned shops that would grow with us has meant exceptional opportunity for product development and quality improvement. In short, the supply chain advantages were off the charts!
However, Shanghai has experienced a rise in COVID cases and was put under strict lockdown in late March. Our tailoring partners have been stuck in their homes, dealing with the challenges that come with it (hunger, fatigue, illness, and separation from family)–and of course, have been unable to return to work producing world-class garments.
As a result, our supply chain has ground to a halt for the first time in our history. At this point, we’ve chosen to continue accepting orders, with the knowledge that we cannot provide a definitive turnaround time because we’re a small business and we have no choice. We understand that you will likely have to shop elsewhere, but we will survive this, and thrive again.
We ask for your empathy and support, whether you’re a first-time or long-time customer, and we hope to work with you in more normal times. Stay well, and talk soon.
The US Team
Connor, Kaitlyn, Michael, Corey, and Linsday
The Shanghai Team
Ji Yong, Tailor Gang, Ms. Zhi, Aileen
