Savile Row
Today, Savile Row is a place of pilgrimage for any person seeking sartorial elegance. A haven of skill, tradition, and beauty in today's world of fast fashion.
Origin of Savile Row
Mayfair has been a center of wealth, luxury and fashion craftsmanship since the seventeenth century, so it is unsurprising that tailors began opening shops in the area to outfit the wealthy local clientele as early as the 1630s. By the nineteenth century, Savile Row had become home to some of the best tailors in London, and within a few years it had become an internationally famous hub of British tailoring.
The development of the suit from the eighteenth century on and the increased need for military uniforms in the nineteenth century caused British tailoring to go from strength to strength, gaining a worldwide reputation for quality and craftsmanship. From Charles Dickens to Ronald Reagan and Prince Albert to David Bowie, Savile Row has dressed the rich, royal and famous since its inception.
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Meet our Neighbours
The tailors of Savile Row create masterpieces made by individuals, for individuals, on site, and in a way that has barely changed in over 100 years. Allow us to introduce you to some of our esteemed neighbours who are doing just this.
Huntsman
Huntsman began as a specialist equestrian wear tailor in 1849. They evolved into a more traditional bespoke tailor in the 1930s, and later added a Ready to Wear collection and a Made to Measure service in the 1960s. Huntsman has counted everyone from Hollywood stars to politicians to Royalty amongst their clientele, and their unique blend of contemporary style and traditional methods aims to match the ultimate modern bespoke lifestyle of today.
Holland & Sherry
Holland and Sherry began in 1836 as a woollen merchants on Old Bond Street in London. They specialised in woollen and silk cloths, and by 1900 they were exporting their fabrics around the world. After over 100 years of successful business, in 1982 Holland and Sherry moved to Savile Row. Now a successful tailor and interiors company as well as cloth producer and merchant, Holland and Sherry is an important part of Savile Row’s history and future.
Clothsurgeon
Clothsurgeon was founded in 2012, and is the first bespoke streetwear brand on Savile Row. They specialise in combining the nonchalant aesthetic of streetwear with classic men's tailoring, creating products that are both timeless and contemporary. Focussing on more relaxed quality menswear and tailoring, all of their bespoke and off the peg products are made in London.
The Deck
The Deck is a specialist women's tailor, founded in 2019. It is the first female-only tailoring establishment with a shopfront in the history of Savile Row. The name ‘The Deck’ comes from a deck of cards, clients have a choice of four master patterns for each garment, matching the four ‘suits’ of a deck of cards. Specialising in elegant, timeless tailoring for the modern woman, The Deck provides women a high quality Savile Row alternative to mainstream fashion.
Hackett
Hackett was established by mens style guru Jeremy Hackett in 1983. Hackett had worked on Savile Row as a salesman, and was inspired by the quintessential 20th century British gentlemen. Initially selling vintage menswear, today Hackett specialises in traditionally-inspired menswear at an affordable price. They are an international success, with over 150 stores in more than 30 countries, including their Savile Row shop.
Anderson & Sheppard
Anderson and Sheppard opened on Savile Row in 1906. They were one of the first to champion the ‘English Drape’, a style of tailoring rooted in civilian needs rather than military tradition. In 2005, after almost 100 years on Savile Row, Anderson and Sheppard moved 176 metres to a new premises on Old Burlington Street. The Anderson and Sheppard Haberdashery opened in 2012 on Clifford street, and provides the well dressed gentleman with accessories for his bespoke suits and more casual clothing.
Davies & Son
Davies & Son has the longest history of any tailor on Savile Row. Established in 1803, they hold two royal warrants, and have continuously dressed monarchs, princes and political powerhouses during their long history. Davies & Son are one of only three purly bespoke houses on Savile Row remaining on Savile Row, and they pride themselves on their traditional craftsmanship, quality of service and attention to detail.
Dege & Skinner
Dege and Skinner was established in 1865 and is one of the only family owned bespoke tailoring houses on Savile Row. The Dege and Skinner families have been intertwined since Arthur Dege and Bill Skinner opened their first firm together in 1900, and members of the families still own the business today. Dege and Skinner began specialising in military tailoring in 1939, making HRH Prince Harry’s military wedding suit in 2018. They hold multiple Royal warrants, and are committed to preserving traditional tailoring skills for future generations.
Drake's
Drake’s was founded by Michael Drake in East London in 1977. Originally a maker of men’s ‘Scarves, Shawls and Plaids,’ the company soon expanded into handmade ties and handkerchiefs, its designs gaining a reputation for quality around the world. Today Drake's produces soft tailoring in Italy, traditional knitwear in Scotland, shirts in their own shirt factory in Chard, Somerset, alongside an expansive range of outerwear, accessories and Selvedge denim, all with the brand ethos of ‘Relaxed Elegance.’ They outfit artists, actors, chefs, writers, photographers and everyone in between.
Edward Sexton
Edward Sexton began training as a tailor at the age of 12. After working for a number of London firms, he and business partner Tommy Nutter opened Nutters of Savile Row in 1969. Specialising in bold, bright and modern tailoring, they became the tailor of choice for generations of musicians, artists and fashion designers. Later opening a firm under his own name, Edward Sexton continues to innovate, using modern methods to create new versions of the classic Sexton looks.
Gieves & Hawkes
Gieves and Hawkes began as two separate specialist tailoring firms in the 18th century, Hawkes supplied the British Army and Gieves supplied the British Navy. In 1974 Gieves acquired Hawkes, and their combined business settled into their current premises of No.1 Savile Row. They have held Royal warrants since 1789, and their reputation has enabled them to clothe the royal families, politicians and celebrities around the world since their founding. Today Gieves and Hawkes is synonymous with London style, but they remain in touch with their heritage, dressing many political, aristocratic and military clients.
Norton & Sons
Norton & Sons was established in 1821, and moved to Savile Row in the 1860s. They made their name dressing sportsmen and adventurers in everything from dinner suits to racing silks. Having worked with couturiers and fashion designers since the early 20th centuries, Norton & Sons aims to create only the finest modern take on heritage tailoring.
Oswald Boateng
First setting up a studio in Portobello Road in 1986, Ozwald Boateng gained a reputation for a fresh, modern take on structured tailoring. He was the first tailor to have a catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week in 1994, and has been highly decorated by both the fashion and academic worlds. Boateng opened his first shop on Savile Row in 2002, bringing his unique mix of Traditional tailoring, modern design, with influences from his Ghanaian heritage to a Savile Row audience.
Richard Anderson
Richard Anderson opened on Savile Row in 2001, the first new bespoke tailoring house to open on the street in 50 years. Richard and his business partner, Brian Lishak, started working on the Row in their teens, and both have had a lifelong passion for bespoke tailoring. Dressing customers from all over the world, Richard Anderson is known for their combination of traditional style and innovative creativity.
Richard James
Richard James is a fashion driven tailoring a menswear brand which opened on Savile Row in 1992. They currently have two shops on the Row, a bespoke tailoring firm and a Ready to Wear shop. The Richard James style is consistently described as ‘modern classic’, and they retain a philosophy of experimentation through fabric, pattern and colour. One of the first fashion driven tailors on Savile Row, Richard James continues to push the boundaries of classic tailoring today.
Scabal
Scabal is a family business, founded by Otto Hertz in 1938. Initially a yorkshire based clothmaker, Scabal has had a sideline in made to measure menswear since it’s beginnings. In 1972 they opened their first shop on Savile Row, a purpose built space designed to show off Scabal’s beautiful cloth and tailoring in equal measure. In 1989 the company decided to bring tailoring to the forefront of their business, creating high quality made to measure clothing in unique domestically made fabric to their clients.