The expertise of the men’s tailoring ateliers is undeniable, first and foremost, of course, having the exquisite tailoring of bespoke suits. There is certainly no other street in the world that can boast such a great heritage in men’s clothing. More than 20 exceptional tailors are housed there and in the most famous ones, prices for a custom-made suit start at 2,500 euros, while in some cases they exceed 7,000 euros. We have selected the most important names that operate just 270 meters from the famous street in Mayfair and continue to build its legend.
Anderson and Sheppard
Over 120 years of innovation, specialising in the “English drape cut”, which gives a more relaxed and comfortable fit to the classic style. In addition to their famous suits, they have an army of specialist tailors in Scotland and Europe, for the production of wool sweaters, jackets, ties and shirts. Famous atelier from the early years of its operation with a fanatical fan Fred Astaire, as he believed that the fit of Anderson and Sheppard suits remained flawless and in place, even after many hours of dancing.
www.anderson-sheppard.co.uk
Richard James
When he opened his shop in 1992, with his partner Sean Dixon, he was criticized by his older colleagues for his more modern proposals, even describing him as a stylist who had no idea about men’s tailoring. He was one of the first to use denim fabrics and generally more modern patterns, unknown to the rest. In fact, he brought an air of renewal to the strict classicism of Savile Row and today, he is highly regarded.
www.richard-james.com
Gieves & Hawkes
Perhaps the most famous and certainly one of the oldest tailors on the historic street, as the brand was founded in 1771. A holy place of British tailoring that evolves in line with its time, while maintaining a masterful classic line. They have been “passed through” by everyone from Winston Churchill to Ian Fleming and King Charles. Moreover, they remain official suppliers to the Royal Family and the British Navy.
www.gievesandhawkes.com
Henry Poole & Co
The founder of the brand is often referred to as the “founder of Savile Row”, as he belongs to the oldest tailors of the famous street, since 1846. The secrets in the manufacture of their suits, mainly evening ones, continue to be the special cut of the trousers that lengthens the legs and the strategic placement of the buttons on the jacket, so as to slim the torso. The vast experience of the tailors of the atelier, in structuring the suit in such a way as to minimize any defects of a male body is truly admirable. The fact that 70% of their customers come from abroad is surprising.
www.henrypoole.com
Ozwald Boateng
The son of immigrants from Ghana, Ozwald is a shining example of perseverance and talent in a man’s quest for success. He is known for the modern lines of his suits and dares to use fabrics with bright colors. His original vision was “to offer a custom-made modern suit, which would give a spirit of freedom to the wearer”. He succeeded to such an extent that Givenchy appointed him art director of the men’s collections for several years. He has designed the uniforms of British Airways, edited the costumes of famous films and television series and has been awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire. The Queen, had personally visited his shop, recognizing his great commercial success, while the V&A, has honored him in the past with a retrospective exhibition of his work.
www.ozwaldboateng.co.uk
Kilgour
In one of the most daring spaces in terms of decoration, the historic brand with a tradition of over 200 years, emphasizes a modern, discreet and almost geometric aesthetic. Craftsmanship is used to achieve modernity, without clinging to the past. Kilgour loves abstraction and this is reflected in her minimalist costume design. Karl Lagerfeld was an admirer of the house and even earlier Cary Grant. Nowadays, it is considered the ideal destination for a medium-length suit of excellent quality with two buttons. This is also confirmed by: Daniel Craig, Jude Law and the famous Art Director of the English capital, Peter Saville.
www.kilgour.com
Norton & Sons
With two centuries of expertise, they continue to provide their clientele – mostly Londoners – with garments made with an emphasis on traditional tailoring. In the second half of the 20th century, the brand incorporated four more famous tailors of the time. Their fabric cutting techniques are distinguished by their great experience and, without exaggeration, the men’s “old money” society of the city sews their entire wardrobe here. At the same time, they have unique expertise in the production of lighter suits, since in the past, many of their customers made frequent trips to Africa and the East. www.nortonandsons.co.uk
Richard Anderson
With a passion for British tailoring excellence, Anderson and his partner Brian Lishak attract many of London’s most discerning clients. Their knowledge of traditional techniques and the perfection of their handmade suits have brought almost the entire Senate of the country to their atelier, as well as famous Hollywood stars. They strive to discover unique luxurious fabrics, sometimes with gold threads in the weave or even with embedded precious stones that are their exclusive disposal. Their aim is for their creations to appeal to a select and knowledgeable clientele and to last a lifetime in their wardrobe.
www.richardandersonltd.com/
Davies and Son
In the well-known historical house, only personalized tailoring has the right to speak. To achieve this at the production level, this particular brand has acquired over the years, some of the most important tailors in London. Among them: Johns and Pegg, Fallan and Harvey, James and James and Wells of Mayfair, each with its own history, experience and knowledge, gathering all this valuable experience of classic handmade tailoring, in one place. Princes, US presidents, Kings and well-known names of the aristocracy, have acquired tailor made suits with the Davies and Son signature.
www.daviesandson.com
Huntsman
They have perhaps the largest range of tweed fabrics in England. In the past, the European aristocracy used to source their riding and hunting uniforms from here. Their iconic style is characterized by the raised-strong shoulders on their jackets that feature a button, a Huntsman characteristic. They propose a modern, timelessly elegant masculine silhouette, which is suitable for a sophisticated but comfortable appearance. Their rich collection of clothing covers different proposals, all hours of the day.
www.huntsmansavilerow.com
Chittleborough and Morgan
Wide lapels, pronounced shoulders and a slightly longer jacket length were the characteristics of a classic tailoring house in the 60s and which, to some extent, it maintains to this day. This is one of the most technically rigorous brands. It manufactures only handmade suits, with meticulously cut fabrics, sewn in an excellent way, traditional techniques and a cool twist from the sixties. Traditional tailors who were never interested in ready-to-wear clothing, with customers who are permanently registered on their lists and seek the unique detail in the handmade construction that the historic house offers.
www.chittleboroughandmorgan.co.uk
J.P. Hackett
One of the most popular menswear brands in London and beyond, with 160 stores worldwide. Their collections cater to a wide range of audiences, and of course, Hackett No 14 Savile Row, a specialist in British tailoring, is the standout. The house’s Bespoke department, known for its classic Duke cut and the more comfortable Windsor, has regular customers including actors Stephen Fry and Mark Strong, known for their love of classic clothing.
www.hackett.com
Maurice Sedwell
The current owner of the house, Andrew Madan Ramroop, arrived in London from Trinidad at the age of 17 and after years of collaboration with the famous tailor, in 1974 he became the managing director of the atelier. In addition to the RTW collections, he collaborates with a large team of specially specialized craftsmen for custom-made clothes. In fact, the success of the versatile, elegant and excellently constructed suit that he signs is so great that the world’s leading publications have presented him as one of the most influential tailors of our time.
www.mauricesedwell.com
