Arthur Arbit, the owner and head tailor has over thirty years of experience in alterations of every kind, from business to casual, for both women and men.  The work that comes out of our shop is meticulously finished to look as close to new as possible, with care taken to ensure years of wear without deterioration. We can make that old, dull business suit look sharp and up to date. We can transform that dress that you can’t get rid of because you like the pattern on the fabric but not the cut, into your dream dress. 

After high school, Mr.Arbit worked as a shoe designer and topper maker at a tiny outfit in Brooklyn, then moving on to work as a production manager's assistant at a fashion house in the garment district. Along the way Mr. Arbit picked up tailoring skills from tailors that worked at his family's dry-cleaning shops, then taking pattern making classes at FIT. Mr. Arbit opened his own atelier in Brooklyn in 1995 and called it Chasing Tailor. He has developed it into one of the top tailoring ateliers in NYC. 

In 2004 Mr.Arbit created his first collection, consisting of men’s suits and some dresses. Arthur Arbit started an event called Williamsburg Fashion Weekend to showcase this collection and other young local designer's collections. During Williamsburg Fashion Weekend's run Arthur met Nathalie Krynina, who was one of the designers showcased, the two became friends and Arbit asked Krynina to join him as a tailor at his atelier.

Nathalie Kraynina, has been with Chasing Tailor for more than ten years, and has absorbed our philosophy wholeheartedly. She brings her specialization in women's bridal and evening wear to the table which compliments Arthur"s men's wear expertise. Together we are able to create one of a kind garments, as well as make your ready to wear pieces uniquely yours.