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 have all trained 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.
Airey & Wheeler
11 St George Street, London W1S 3PP
Tel 020 7734 7461
www.aj-hewitt.co.uk
Director Anthony Hewitt has more or less retired now and leaves the running of the business to Ravi Tailor. The firm moved here recently from Savile Row. |
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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 Royal College of Art, and has retained a stylish outlook. He caters for many City types. |
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Anderson & Sheppard
32, New 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 New Burlington Street due to development. |
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Richard Anderson
13 Savile Row, London W1S 3AQ
Tel 020 7734 0001
www.richardandersonltd.com
One of the newer names and run by Richard Anderson, who established this firm in 2001 with Brian Lishak - one of the longest serving tailors. Regularly show original style ideas. |
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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. With an impeccable tailoring pedigree, it also specialises in a wide selection of insignia buttons, as well as other accessories. .
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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 and stages catwalk shows. |
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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 its tailoring fraternity. Johns & Pegg, Wells, James & James and Tobias are old firms included here, with Alan Bennett the genial director of Davies the host
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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 |
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
7 Sackville Street, London W1 1DD
Tel 020 7437 8573
No website as yet.
Keith Fallen died in 2004 but his partner Peter Harvey continues the business, now travelling to the U.S. as well as in other directions. |
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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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40 Savile Row
London, W1S 3QG
Tel 020 7287 6740
www.40savilerow.co.uk
Recently added a bespoke service to their existing ready-to-wear and made-to-measure suits.
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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 7734 7461
www.aj-hewitt.co.uk
The parent company that owns Airey & Wheeler. Have recently moved here to share with long established L.G. Wilkinson, whose director Dennis Wilkinson died last 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 has now settled down to concentrate upon its slim, soft style. |
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Kent & Stafford
16 Savile Row, London W1
Tel 020 7734 1433
No website as yet.
The partnership of tailor John Kent and shirtmaker Stephen Lachtor has long experience in the Row, now moved from Stafford Street to the Row proper |
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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. Recently acquired former plant of Chester Barrie. |
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Norton & Son
16 Savile Row, London W1S 3PL
Tel 020 7437 0829
www.nortonandsons.co.uk
Patrick Grant took over this long established house at the end of 2005 and has given it new life. Once particularly known for sporty clothes, it now offers all kinds of hand made styles.
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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 last year. It continues as a family firm, Simon Cundey joining his father Angus.
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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 has launched a ready-to-wear collection this year. |
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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 travels constantly to visit clients all over the world and was the lone representative of the Row at the World Tailors' Congress. |
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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.
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Tobias
38 Savile Row, London W1X 1AG
Email tobias-davis@gmail.com
www.tobias-davis.co.uk
John Davis had to give up premises due to the redevelopment that also made Anderson & Sheppard move but now happily runs his business largely online, visiting clients, and using the fitting facilities at this address when necessary |
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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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