Tasman Tailors

Tasman Tailors

1953

"In 1951, as young men, that Theo Van der Kroon and Gerald Hemelryk arrived in New Zealand from the Netherlands. They were both highly qualified in designing and creating men's clothing. Six months after their arrival, they started a business under the name of Tasman Tailors. Their first shop was situated on the corner of Colombo and Kilmore Streets, now the site of the Christchurch Town Hall, and soon became well known for tailoring high end, quality menswear. Their customers comprised of local judges, lawyers, businessmen, ballroom dancers, New Zealand artists and musicians travelling overseas, to name a few. Of Tasman's accolades, they were three times winner of "The Best Dressed Man" competition in Christchurch. The company successfully operated for a total of 43 years." - Contributor's note
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Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - North

Contributor: Gerald Hemelryk

Source: Entry in the 2019 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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Reference ID: CCL-PH19-0289

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