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Edward Sexton returns to Savile Row

British tailoring house Edward Sexton has returned to Savile Row with a new flagship store designed by Studio Hopwood. Located at 35 Savile Row, the store is just up the street from the first shop that Edward Sexton worked from with his then-business partner Tommy Nutter when they co-founded Nutter’s of Savile Row in 1969. The store represents a...

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In Pictures: Benson and Clegg unveils refurbished store

London-based bespoke tailor Benson and Clegg has unveiled its refurbished flagship store within the Piccadilly Arcade on Jermyn Street. The new store has been designed to offer an enhanced customer experience, while reflecting the rich history and heritage of the company, by creating a “relaxing but luxurious environment”. The flagship now...

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Bespoke Suiting 101 with Savile Row's Huntsman

London - A man's wardrobe is never complete without the perfect fitting suit. Sometimes three pieced, sometimes two pieced, the suit can be dressed up or dressed down, worn for formal or special occasions or for work - becoming the go to outfit for men throughout the years. Born in London, the suit is seen as an iconic ensemble across the globe,...

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Huntsman for Alexander McQueen suit returns home

A bespoke suit that was created for the late Lee Alexander McQueen by tailor Huntsman has returned to its original home at 11 Savile Row. The famed British designer created his first menswear collection in collaboration with Huntsman in 2002, a 12 pieced luxury collection. During the development of the collection, Huntsman created a bespoke suit...

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Tailoring Market Measures Up

The UK tailoring market has never fully recovered from the end of the 1990s. The rise of sportswear and transatlantic dress-down phenomenon delivered a significant blow to suit sales. According to Mintel figures, the retail sales of suits in the UK fell from GBP 691m in 1997 to GBP 600m in 2002. But don't be discouraged, the menswear tailoring...