Jamall Caribbean Custom Tailors

The tailor shop is run by Vernal Small, who has been a tailor for more than 60 years. He has operated at the Eglinton and Oakwood location for over four decades.

The shop offers custom-made clothing, tailoring and alterations, and repairs. Cashmere and leather and suede cleaning are also offered.

The shop is at 611 Oakwood Avenue in Toronto's Little Jamaica neighbourhood. The phone number is 416-781-1685.

It is a landmark Black-owned business in Little Jamaica, featured in the documentary Tallawah Abroad about the neighbourhood's Caribbean business community. The shop anchors the Eglinton West strip known for Caribbean culture and commerce.

Call ahead at 416-781-1685 to discuss your tailoring needs and timing. The shop has served the neighbourhood for close to five decades.