WHAT makes a Savile Row tailor different from any other? Training and a passion for making fine clothes. Some may be less practical than others, some may concentrate upon fittings or cutting or may manage everything. Some are not in the Row itself but are part of its fraternity. But they all desire to create clothing individually measured, fitted, made and finished for the individual customer. And they are backed by the traditions and ambience that has been built up in the Savile Row area over a couple of centuries.
That's what makes them special. We carry interviews with some of the tailors and will be adding more. Click on a name to see who is explaining how they started in Savile Row.
Charlie Allen
1 Cooper Yard
181 Upper Street, Islington N1
Tel 020 7359 0883
www.charlieallen.co.uk
Charlie Allen was head of menswear at the RCA, and has retained a stylish outlook. He caters for many City types. |
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Anderson & Sheppard
32 Old Burlington Street, London W1
Tel 020 7734 1420
www.anderson-sheppard.co.uk
Legendary name and equally legendary in terms of reclusiveness, this firm had to move out of its long term premises in the Row around the corner into Old Burlington Street due to development. |
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Richard Anderson
13 Savile Row,
London W1S 3AQ
Tel 020 7734 0001
www.richardandersonltd.com
Richard Anderson established this firm in 2001 with Brian Lishak - one of the longest serving Row tailors. Regularly displays original style ideas in the shop window. |
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Benson & Clegg
9 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1Y 6NH
Tel 020 7409 2053
www.bensonandclegg.co.uk
Across Piccadilly from the Savile Row environs but in the classic tailoring mould, run by Ken Austin. It also specialises in a wide selection of insignia buttons, as well as other accessories. . |
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Byrne & Burge
11 St George Street
London W1S 2FD
020 7493 9858
www.byrneandburge.com
The only husband and wife team within the Savile Row environs, both Savile Row trained.
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Tom Brown
6 Sackville Street
London W1S 3DD
www.tombrowntailors.co.uk
Famous for making for Eton students (where it is still based) and therefore many Prime Ministers. Run by five successive generations of Tom Brown until the present m.d David Coulthard. |
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Chittleborough & Morgan
12 Savile Row, London W1S 3PP
Tel 020 7437 6850
website soon to be launched
Classically trained Savile Row tailors who joined the Nutters establishment in its heyday. There own style contrasts with the Nutter look, being slim, with a pronounced shape.
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Davies & Son
38, Savile Row, London W1S 3QE
Tel 020 7434 3016
www.daviesandson.com
The limited space of this establishment (as for many in the Row ) belies the size of the tailoring fraternity here. Alan Bennett, the genial director of Davies, is host, now joined by Graham Lawless. |
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Dege & Skinner
10 Savile Row, London W1S 3PF
Tel 020 7287 2941
www.dege-skinner.co.uk
Showing that new generations are continuing the Row's traditions, William Skinner runs this house, having taken over from his father Michael. The firm has a strong connection with the military. |
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Denman & Goddard
11 St George Street,
London W1S 3PP
020 7629 8668
www.denman-goddard.co.uk
Run by three of Savile Row's well known tailors, Frank Byars, David Cook and Peter Day. They have recently moved in with L.G. Wilkinson. |
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Timothy Everest
35 Bruton Place
Mayfair
London W1J6NS
Tel 020 7629 6236
www.timothyeverest.co.uk
One of the most internationally famous and successful names, with all sorts of consultancy work as well as tailoring. |
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Fallan & Harvey
38, Savile Row,
London W1S 3QE
Tel 020 7434 3016
Peter Harvey has moved from Sackville Street to No 38, the latest to join Alan Bennett's cosy premises. |
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Ede & Ravenscroft
8 Burlington Gardens
Savile Row, London W1X 1LG
Tel 020 7734 5435
www.edeandravenscroft.co.uk
Long links with the legal profession. Fine r-t-w range as well as bespoke. |
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Hardy Amies
14 Savile Row, London, W1S 3JN
Tel 020 7734 2436
www.hardyamies.com
Now concentrating upon bespoke tailoring for men, under new management
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Gieves & Hawkes
1 Savile Row, London W1S
Tel 020 7734 2001
www.gievesandhawkes.com
Grandly housed on the corner of the Row, this company continues to have an important bespoke sector, as well as an extensive high class ready-to-wear business. |
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Anthony J Hewitt
11 St George Street,
London W1S 3PP
Tel 020 7495 7171
www.aj-hewitt.co.uk
The parent company that owns Airey & Wheeler, famous for lighteights. Have recently moved here to share with long established L.G. Wilkinson. |
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Douglas Hayward
95 Mount Street, London W1K 2TA
Tel 020 7499 5574
Hayward died last year but the business continues, now under new management but still with Audie Charles at front of house and Leslie Haines as head tailor. |
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Steven Hitchcock
13 Savile Row
London W1S 3NE
Tel 020 7287 2492
www.thesavilerowtailor.co.uk
Young tailor trained at Anderson & Sheppard, and who celebrated the 10th anniversary in business this year. |
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H Huntsman
11 Savile Row, London W1S 3PS
Tel 020 7734 7441
www.h-huntsman.com
This revered name has gone through a number of changes in recent years but is now back on form under new management and with a dedicated team. |
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Kent & Stafford
16 Savile Row, London W1
Tel 020 7734 1433
John Kent has retired now but Stephen Stafford continues his long established bespoke shirtmaking business, within the premises of Norton & Sons. |
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Jasper Littman
9 Savile Row, London W1S 3PF
Tel 08456 121220
www.jasperlittman.co.uk
Young newcomer, assisted by experienced Savile Row tailors, passionate about fine clothes. Has facilities within the showroom of Holland & Sherry, but also travels to customers' homes or offices. |
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Tony Lutwyche
83 Berwick Street, Soho
London W1F 8TS
Tel 020 7292 0640
www.lutwyche.co.uk
Relative newcomer but already established, usually visits customers at their own premises. Also, acquired former plant of Chester Barrie for high quality ready-to-wear. |
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Ozwald Boateng
12a Savile Row, London W1S 3PQ
Tel 0870 777 1377
www.ozwaldboateng.co.uk
One of the younger names on the Row who attracts a fashion-conscious clientele. He has an extensive ready-to-wear collection as well as his bespoke operation. |
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John Pearse
6 Meard Street, Soho
London W1F 0EG
Tel 020 7434 0738
www.johnpearse.co.uk
Highly individual tailor, much favoured by showbiz, media and art personalities. |
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Henry Poole
15 Savile Row, London W1S 3PJ
Tel 020 7734 5985
www.henrypoole.com
Poole was the first tailoring house to open in Savile Row and celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2006. It continues as a family firm, Simon Cundey joining his father Angus.
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Meyer & Mortimer
6 Sackville Street, London, W1S 3DD
Tel 020 7734 0656
www.meyerandmortimer.co.uk
Long established name that can count Beau Brummell as one of its past customers.
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Mark Powell
12 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SF
Tel 020 7287 5498 www.markpowellbespoke.co.uk
One of the popular bespoke tailors for those in the entertainment world, Mark Powell is also one of the most original. He also has a ready-to-wear collection |
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.Maurice Sedwell
19 Savile Row, London W1S 3PP
Tel 020 7734 0824
www.savilerowtailor.com
Run by Andrew Ramroop, who is one of the tailors who firmly believes in globalisation. He has also launched a training academy and spends much time training his students |
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Edward Sexton
26 Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge
London, SW3 1NJ
Tel 020 7838 000
www.edwardsexton.co.uk
Famed for his link with the late Tommy Nutter, this tailor has continued to be a favourite tailor for the young In-crowd of London plus City businessmen. |
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Stowers Bespoke
13 Savile Row, London W1S 3NE
Tel 0207 287 3080
www.stowersbespoke.co.uk
With long experience in the Row, Ray Stowers has recently established this business, taking over the premises of James Levett, who has retired. |
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Stuart Lamprell
6 Sackville Street
London W1S 3DD
www.stuartlamprell.co.uk
After early Savile Row training and nearly a decade withTimothy Everest, this elegant tailor set up on his own. Cary Grant one of his idols.
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Tom Baker
4 D'Arblay Street, London W1F 8DJ
Tel 020 7437 3366
www.tombakerlondon.com
Classical tailoring in Soho with a flair for design details. Has recently acquired these new premises, where designer hats, shoes and belts are also sold |
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Welsh and Jefferies
20 Savile Row, London W1S 3PR
Tel 0207 734 3062
www.welshandjefferies.com
Prestigious old firm, with Malcolm Plews and James Cottrell as directors, both classically trained Savile Row tailors. They have recently started travelling to the US again. |
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L.G. Wilkinson
11 St George Street,
London W1S 3PP
020 7629 5835
Long established house in the Savile Row environs, just off Conduit Street. David Wilkinson took over when his father Dennis died last year.
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