From humble beginnings to becoming Uganda's premier custom apparel destination
John Vaal Apparel started in 2017 with a simple vision: to provide premium quality custom tailoring in Kampala. What began as a small tailoring shop has grown into Uganda's leading suits center, and we're now striving to become the best in the entire region.
With over 5 years of experience, we've established ourselves as leaders in custom-made suits and kaftans. Our expertise extends to event styling, corporate uniforms, and a complete range of fashion accessories - all crafted with the meticulous attention to detail that has become our signature.
We take immense pride in having served over 5,000 satisfied customers throughout our journey. Each client has contributed to our growth and refinement, helping us perfect our craft and expand our offerings to meet diverse fashion needs.
Founded as a small tailoring shop in Kampala with just two tailors and a single sewing machine. Our first customer was a local businessman who needed a custom suit for an important meeting.
Moved to a larger workshop and hired three additional tailors to meet growing demand. Introduced our first line of kaftans which quickly became popular for weddings and special occasions.
Launched our corporate uniforms service, securing contracts with several prominent Ugandan companies. This marked our transition from individual clients to serving businesses as well.
Recognized as "Emerging Fashion Business of the Year" by the Uganda Fashion Council. Surpassed 2,000 customers served and expanded our fabric selection to include premium imports.
Celebrated serving our 5,000th customer and expanded our team to 15 skilled tailors and designers. Introduced our event styling service to provide complete fashion solutions.
Founder & Master Tailor
With over half a decade in the fashion industry, we've perfected our craft to deliver exceptional quality every time.
Our growing family of happy customers stands testament to our commitment to excellence.
We source only the highest quality materials to ensure your garments look great and last longer.
Every garment is tailored to your exact measurements with multiple fittings to ensure perfection.
At John Vaal Apparel, we offer a complete range of tailoring and styling solutions: