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As a young teenager, Lee began learning the art of tailoring as an apprentice under his father, who also worked as a tailor.
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Lee became one of 3 individuals designated as a "Master Instructor" by the Republic of Korea's "Custom Tailors and Designers Association of Korea"
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With his wife and 2 sons, Jin Lee moved from Seoul, South Korea to the USA to become permanent residents. Initially, Lee and his wife worked as low-wage tailors, doing alterations for department stores.
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Lee opens his first tailoring and alterations store in Indianapolis, IN, near Allisonville Rd and 62nd Street. Early on, most of his business focused on alterations.
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Lee earns a distinct honor and becomes officially designated "Master Tailor" by the International Tailoring Association
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Lee incorporates his own company, Lee's Custom Tailoring, INC. With a focus on custom-made and custom-designed men's suits, he opens his business on the north side of Indianapolis, in the Clearwater Crossing district.
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Lee gives a presentation at the 28th World Congress of Master Tailors at Interlaken, Switzerland. There he addressed the critical worldwide shortage of young people entering the industry.
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Lee relocates his business to his current building, near Keystone Ave and 71st Street
