Named after Lady Savile, the wife of the 3rd Earl of Burlington, Savile Row was built between 1731 and 1735 as part of the illustrious Burlington Estate. Tailors started to occupy Savile Row’s boutiques in the late 18th century, serving well-heeled local residents and denizens of Mayfair and The City. Today, the Row has never been more diverse, with a variety of ready-to-wear, made-to-measure and bespoke offerings – for both men and women. Welcome to Savile Row.

Anderson & Sheppard

Founded in 1906, Anderson & Sheppard’s wonderfully atmospheric premises is actually situated parallel to Savile Row on Old Burlington Street. Currently run by Colin Heywood, the tailor is famed for the English Drape cut: a now-traditional suiting silhouette characterised by a high, small armhole, full chest and natural shoulder line. Offering a more comfortable alternative to the rigid military dress of the early 20^th century, Anderson & Sheppard continues to cater to “clients [that] are not so much businessmen, but artistic and creative types”. In its modern iteration, Anderson & Sheppard offers a full range of bespoke tailoring options, as well as more casual ready-to-wear, including knitwear, shirts, dressing gowns and accessories, via its website.

Best known for: Double-breasted jackets and the ‘English drape cut’: soft and round minimally padded shoulders; a small, high armhole with additional fullness; and a full chest with a distinctive vertical drape and suppression through the waist. 

Notable clients: King Charles III, Daniel Craig, Fred Astaire, Baron Guy de Rothschild and Tom Ford.

Prices: From £6,834 for a two-piece suit.

32 Old Burlington Street, W1S 3AT, visit anderson-sheppard.co.uk

Cad & The Dandy

Cad & The Dandy was founded in 2008 by two ex-bankers, Ian Meiers and James Sleater, who turned their backs on The City after the 2008 crash. Naturally, though, being city workers meant they both knew the importance of a good suit, and they also had links to the fashion industry; Meiers’ mother tailored clothes for the Queen and Sleater’s family owned a cotton mill. Since its inception, Cad & The Dandy has rapidly grown to be one of the largest bespoke tailor on Savile Row offering both bespoke and ready-to-wear.

Although its collections are now stocked across the world – with shops in London, New York and Stockholm – Savile Row has always been the home of Cad & The Dandy. And while some still deem it as the new kids on the block, Cad & The Dandy represent the future of Savile Row, having established themselves as a stalwart of quality while maintaining a modern aesthetic and cutting-edge approach to service.

Best known for: Traditional English handwork blended with a sleek fusion of modern style – think slimmer shoulder padding and a more pronounced waist.

Notable clients: Samuel L Jackson, George Clooney and several prime ministers.

Prices: From £1,600 for a two-piece suit.

7-8 Savile Row, W1S 3NE, visit cadandthedandy.co.uk

Thom Sweeney

In 2020, Thom Sweeney, the cool kid of contemporary tailoring, moved from Bruton Place into a four-storey townhouse on Old Burlington Street, parallel to Savile Row. Founded in 2007 by Thom Whiddett and Luke Sweeney, who’d met while working at East London tailor Timothy Everest, the brand started making bespoke suits before moving into ready-to-wear in 2013.

On the ground floor, you can browse the brand’s ready-to-wear collection, featuring refined tailoring, elegant casual wear, slim-fit shirts and British- and Italian-made knitwear; the floor above is home to Thom Sweeney’s bespoke and made-to-measure services. Challenging the traditions of Savile Row with its contemporary cuts and fixation on fabric, Thom Sweeney has built up a loyal clientele among sartorially-minded A-listers on both sides of the pond.

Best known for: Thom Sweeney’s house cut is a softer, modern interpretation of a classic British silhouette, with marginally wider lapels, slightly less padding and narrower sleeves – less military, less stuffy.

Notable clients: Patrick Dempsey, Bradley Cooper, James Marsden, Tom Hardy, Daniel Craig and David Beckham.

Prices: Made-to-measure and ready-to-wear pieces start from approx £2,000; bespoke two-piece suits from approx £5,995.

24c Old Burlington Street, W1S 3RF, visit thomsweeney.com

Knatchbull

Formerly known as The Deck, founder Daisy Knatchbull made history in 2020 when she launched the first all-female tailor on Savile Row. A made-to-measure tailoring service founded by women, produced by women and available exclusively to women, Knatchbull exclusively uses only the finest natural materials – worsted wool, silk, cashmere, velvet, corduroy and linen – while simultaneously supporting responsible textile producers with transparent supply chains. This ultimately earned Knatchbull its B-Corp certification last year.

At the end of 2022, Knatchbull relocated from number 19 to 32 Savile Row (one of the largest shopfronts on the esteemed tailoring street), cementing its status as a leading player in the global sartorial scene and, specifically, a player who solely crafts for womankind. When founder Daisy Knatchbull donned a top hat and tails for Royal Ascot in 2016, she became the first woman to do so in the history of the Royal Enclosure, adding: "I wanted to challenge the antiquated view that suits are only for men. Knatchbull is about giving women the opportunity to be heard and understood in the world of tailoring."

Best known for: Competitively priced, made-to-measure suits and trousers.

Notable clients: Elle Macpherson, AJ Odudu and Gillian Anderson.

Prices: From £700 for suit trousers and £1,600 for jackets.

32 Savile Row, W1S 3PT, visit knatchbull.com

Gieves & Hawkes

Known for its military roots, Gieves & Hawkes was founded in 1771 and has been located at 1 Savile Row since 1912. While honouring its rich heritage, Gieves & Hawkes continues to evolve, epitomising quiet luxury with progressive ready-to-wear collections that seamlessly connect past and present. With an uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and authenticity, the brand remains a global benchmark for sartorial excellence.

Holding a Royal Warrant for every British monarch since King George III, the house is committed to protecting the craft of British tailoring – more than 60 per cent of its collections are crafted using British textiles and manufacturing – ensuring its future through a dedicated program of bespoke tailoring and cutting apprenticeships that nurture the finest talent and uphold the legacy of Savile Row. Ready-to-wear and casualwear now form an important part of the business; traditionalists may scoff at the commercialisation of the brand, but don't forget that its bespoke service comes with 200 years' experience. As head cutter Davide Taub says: "Why stay still as a craftsman when you can innovate?"

Best known for: Pioneer of ready-to-wear with an array of smart-casual pieces. Think high armholes and structured roped shoulder, hinting at its military tradition. Under Taub, the house style has been relaxed, though remains a fairly classic British style. 

Notable clients: Ian Fleming, Winston Churchill, The Duke of Wellington and Prince William.

Prices: From £795 for a ready-to-wear suit; £1,150 for made-to-measure; £5,000 for bespoke.

1 Savile Row, W1S 3PB, gievesandhawkes.com

Henry Poole & Co

The granddaddy of them all, but don't let that intimidate you. You don't have to be a head of state or an army general; so long as you appreciate fine British tailoring, Henry Poole's doors are open to all. In fact, more than 70 per cent of its clients are from abroad. One of the oldest tailors on the street, opening its doors in 1846, Henry Poole is often credited as the 'founder of the Row.'

Pursuing excellence and quality rather than fashionable fads, the house is quietly confident in what it does. Henry Poole's ethos, both past and present, is that it won't be dictated by fashion. Adhering to a balance of posture, size of build, and proportion of figuration (the way you stand, shoulder slope, etc), the key consideration for this tailor is balance in proportion to the stature and figure of the individual. Throughout a client's bespoke journey, which usually takes up to 12 weeks, there is opportunity to interact with your cutter, coat maker and trouser cutter, all under the gentle guidance of your master tailor. 'May I ask which way one dresses, sir?'

Best known for: Inventing the dinner jacket and creating a quintessentially British style suit. Henry Poole and Co is known for its obsession with balance – jacket buttons strategically placed to moderate the torso, and trousers cut on the waist (not the hips) giving the impression of long legs – and adhering to the naturalness of form.

Notable clients: Winston Churchill, Jean Cocteau, JP Morgan, General de Gaulle and David Gandy.

Prices: From £6,500 for a two-piece suit.

15 Savile Row, W1S 3PJ, visit henrypoole.com

Edward Sexton

Few names in British tailoring carry the glamour of Edward Sexton. Revered for redefining the Savile Row silhouette in the 1970s, Sexton introduced a bold style that fused rock-and-roll attitude with bespoke precision – forever changing the rules of men’s tailoring. Founded in 1969, the house quickly gained cult status through Sexton’s partnership with Tommy Nutter. Its boutique at 35 Savile Row has dressed the likes of Mick Jagger, Elton John, and The Beatles – three of whom wore Sexton tailoring on the Abbey Road cover. Today, Edward Sexton remains synonymous with Savile Row rigour with the flair of Old Hollywood and the edge of glam rock.

Best known for: Structured yet fluid. Strong, roped shoulders, high armholes, dramatic lapels and a nipped-in waist – all designed to elongate the wearer’s frame.

Notable clients: Mick Jagger, Harry Styles, Annie Lennox, Naomi Campbell, Jarvis Cocker and Mark Ronson. 

Prices: From £6,600 for a bespoke two-piece suit; from £2,200 for made-to-measure; from £1,650 for ready-to-wear. 

35 Savile Row, W1S 3DQ, visit edwardsexton.co.uk

Huntsman

Huntsman’s heritage is as an equestrian tailor, making hunting and riding clothes for European aristocracy. Founded on Bond Street in 1849, and having relocated to Savile Row in 1919, today Huntsman is one of the most forward-looking tailors on the street. In response to the pandemic in 2020, the company launched the online Cloth Library, which, with more than 11,000 textiles, is the most comprehensive collection of cloth in the world. Clients can now browse thousands of clothes online for their bespoke and made-to-measure suits.

The eagle-eyed may have spotted that the Huntsman backdrop seems familiar. Well, it has had its fair share of the spotlight as it featured heavily in Matthew Vaughn's style-orientated Kingsman franchise. Vaughn – who first visited these Savile Row fitting rooms at 18 – has a long relationship with Huntsman and, as a result of the films, the tailor launched an exclusive collection designed to bring sartorial spy excellence to life. As Colin Firth, as Harry Hart in Kingsman Secret Service, puts it: "The suit is the modern gentleman's armour. The Kingsmen are the new knights."

Best known for: The house’s iconic style, known simply as the ‘Huntsman cut’, is characterised by strong shoulders and a perfectly-poised single button fastening. It’s a timelessly elegant silhouette that lends itself to a comfortable, yet sophisticated look.

Notable clients: Gianni Agnelli, Alexander McQueen, Gregory Peck and David Bowie.

Prices: From £2,300 for ready-to-wear; bespoke suits from £6,000.

11 Savile Row, W1S 3PS, visit huntsmansavilerow.com

Richard Anderson

Founders Richard Anderson and Brian Lishak have been employed on the Row for almost all of their working lives. Anderson started as a 17-year-old apprentice at Huntsman under Colin Hammick, one of the greats of tailoring, while Lishak started at Huntsman at the tender age of 16 in 1956 as a junior sales assistant and has worked with the likes of Katherine Hepburn, Paul Newman and Gregory Peck. The duo came together in 2001 to launch on 13 Savile Row, rooted in the traditional hacking coat, derived from the 19th-century Thornton system of cutting, which has become synonymous with the Richard Anderson house style.

Richard Anderson recently welcomed Rich’s, which is the new home of the ready-to-wear collection at 13 Savile Row. Rich’s sees the brands presence on Savile Row double in footprint, taking over the lower ground floor where you can shop the curated collection, from moleskin trousers and Japanese denim jeans, to Scottish knitwear and statement silk dressing gowns, as well as exclusively designed accessories.

Best known for: The one-button house style features a neat, minimally-padded shoulder while the chest is continuously hand padded and shaped to create a form-fitting silhouette. The side seams are waisted with a slight flare over the hips with the pockets and vents are all kept a little higher than the norm. Ultimately, the house style is one of long, clean lines, with the look and fit designed to accentuate and improve the figure.

Notable clients: Ian McKellen, Bryan Ferry, George Michael, Duke of Beaufort and I.M Pei.

Prices: From £1,395 for a ready-to-wear suit; £7,460 for a bespoke two-piece suit.

13 Savile Row, W1S 3PH, visit richardandersonltd.com

J.P. Hackett

Starting his career on Savile Row in the early 1970s, Jeremy Hackett’s eponymous brand has become perhaps one of the greatest success stories of recent times, proudly exporting ‘essential British kit’ to all corners of the earth. Taking over the former home of Hardy Amies (which sadly went into administration in 2019), Hackett has transformed the Georgian townhouse into a chic and sumptuous gentleman’s abode, where customers can commission bespoke and made-to-measure tailoring.

In 2023, Hackett launched the sportswear arm of the business to not only combine performance-driven fabrics and meticulous detailing, but also mark an intentional shift to more modern, active styling for the stylish man of today. If you're not in the market for a suit, however, it's well worth retreating to the delightful club room at the back of its Savile Row premises.

Best known for: The ‘Windsor’ and ‘Duke’ cut. The Duke is more of a classic cut, boasting a firm chest canvas and roped shoulders, while comfort is key for the Windsor, blending lightweight canvassing with a softer shoulder. Jeremy can usually be found wearing the latter – double-breasted, of course. 

Notable clients: Sam Claflin, Stephen Fry and Mark Strong.

Prices: From £1,900 for made-to-measure suits.

14 Savile Row, W1S 3JN, visit hackett.com

Norton & Sons

For more than 200 years, Norton & Sons have been hand-cutting and sewing some of the finest bespoke clothing in the world. Working out of 16 Savile Row, Norton’s made a name for itself dressing sportsmen and adventurers alike, with clients including Lord Carnavon, who famously discovered Tutankhamun's in 1922, and the young Winston Churchill, for whom they made everything from dinner suits to racing silks.

One thing to know about Norton & Sons is how it constantly transforms its house cut. Not one to rest on its laurels, or hark too much to the past, the Norton's signature cut is softer in the shoulder, and features a close chest with a nipped-in waist and slight skirt. Its high arm-hole enables both comfort and movement, ultimately ensuring that Norton & Sons, despite its 200 years in the business, remains modern and dynamic in its approach.

Best known for: A softer and more natural house cut, and for creating garments for adventures, explorers and sportsmen since 1821.

Notable clients: King Edward VII, Cary Grant, David Niven and Lord Carnarvon.

Prices: From £6,000 for a bespoke two-piece suit; £2,500 for a two-piece made-to-measure suit.

16 Savile Row, W1S 3PL, visit nortonandsons.co.uk

Maurice Sedwell

Arriving from Trinidad at the age of 17, Andrew Ramroop OBE came from humble beginnings but always had a passion for making clothes. Having cut his teeth at Huntsman, Ramroop was determined not to remain in the workroom and so undertook a course at the London College of Fashion. After graduating, Maurice Sedwell employed Ramroop as his undercutter, where he worked his way up to dressing six of Margaret Thatcher's cabinet ministers and became the preferred suit tailor for Princess Diana. Eventually, he purchased Maurice Sedwell outright and also launched the Savile Row Bespoke Academy (SRBA) to teach younger generations the sartorial art of soft structured tailoring.

Best known for: Soft-structured tailoring – firmness but not hardness – with slightly narrower shoulders and wider sleeves, with delta lapels and delta pocket flaps that mirror the bottom front edges of the jacket. Expect unique design quirks to their pockets, sleeves, buttonholes and lapels. 

Specifically, The Curve, The Delta and The Sport are all instantly recognisable thanks to signature details, features and silhouette.

Notable clients: Brian Lara, Samuel L Jackson and Tony Curtis.

Prices: From £6,600 for a bespoke two-piece suit.

9-10 Savile Row, W1S 3PF, visit mauricesedwell.com

Richard James

"It won't last five minutes," cried the sceptics when Richard James opened its store on Savile Row in 1992. When Vanity Fair published its 'Cool Britannia' edition, Richard James was one of its starlets, along with Ozwald Boateng, and since then the brand has gone from strength to strength, opening a store on New York's Park Avenue.

Now with a ready-to-wear-only store on Savile Row, and then a bespoke and made-to-measure boutique on Mayfair's Clifford Street, its approach towards British tailoring remains one of rebellion and cheekiness; a playful attitude not dissimilar to that demonstrated by Paul Smith. Classical British tailoring with a twist, Richard James has made suits for everyone from lords to art directors.

Best known for: Modern British cut including standard lapels, longer jacket and high armhole with an emphasis on unique fabrics, and contemporary, sleek style.

Notable clients: Elton John, David Beckham, Tom Cruise, Jude Law and George Clooney.

Prices: From £1,245 for a ready-to-wear suit; from £6,100 for a bespoke two-piece suit; from £1,800 for made-to-measure.

29 Savile Row, W1S 2EY, richard-james.com

Scabal

Unless you’re involved in the tailoring game yourself, you may never have heard of Scabal. However it was, in fact, founded in 1938 but earned its reputation as the world’s foremost producer of luxury fabrics, supplying elite tailors and fashion houses in more than 75 countries. Today, Scabal is still privately owned and its heritage mill in England has been weaving fabrics since 1899. Using only the finest raw materials sourced directly from suppliers – think sheep to shop, field to fold, and camel to coat – Scabal prides itself on guaranteeing the highest quality .

Nowadays, Scabal is something of a unicorn in menswear. It secured a shop front on Savile Row in 1972 and has produced clothes under its own label since 1989, including label suits, jackets and outerwear collections in made-to-measure and ready-to-wear. Scabal was also one of the first to introduce precious materials into their cloths, with exclusive collections featuring 24-carat gold and diamond fragments.

Best known for: Super-fine fabrics, including the rarest worsted cloth on the planet. Scabal’s house cut is defined by a slim fit, soft shoulders, long jacket, slightly wide lapels and higher-than-typical armholes. Sought-after collections include Vicuna, Cashmere and the exclusive Noble Wool Club.

Notable clients: David Beckham, Tom Hiddleston and Lionel Richie.

Prices: From £2,000 for a bespoke two-piece suit.

12 Savile Row, W1S 3PQ, visit scabal.com

Dege & Skinner

Founded in 1865 and celebrating its 160th anniversary this year, Dege & Skinner is one of the oldest and most respected bespoke tailoring houses on Savile Row. Known for dressing members of the Royal family, and The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard, Dege & Skinner is one of London's most diverse tailors, with expertise in both ceremonial and civilian wear.

One of the few family-owned tailors left in the capital, Dege & Skinner is now managed by William Skinner, the fifth generation of the family to join the bespoke tailoring trade. Located at the very heart of Savile Row, Dege & Skinner was the first to introduce a permanent bespoke shirt-making service, which continues to see all bespoke shirts cut by head shirt-cutter Tom Bradbury inside the shop itself, before being made-up in the basement workshop, where tailors, makers and apprentices carry out their work. Dege & Skinner offers a bespoke tailoring and shirt-making service, as well as a collection of ready-to-wear, accessories and military accoutrements.

Best known for: Traditional, military house style – think strong shoulder line and narrow trousers (cavalry cut) – and military uniforms, for which it holds a Royal Warrant. However, under the leadership of creative director Nicholas De'Ath, collections have tended to be more diverse and versatile.

Notable clients: Strictly confidential, though it did make Prince Harry's outfit for his wedding to Meghan Markle. During the globally televised broadcast of His Majesty, King Charles III's Coronation, Buckingham Palace itself announced Dege & Skinner as the tailor of a number of the outfits, both civilian and military.

Prices: From £5,500 for a two-piece suit.

10 Savile Row, W1S 3PF, visit dege-skinner.co.uk

Clothsurgeon

Founded by Rav Matharu, Clothsurgeon was the first bespoke streetwear brand to take up residence on Savile Row, and notably the first South Asian designer to do so. Since opening its doors in 2022, Clothsurgeon has redefined the meaning of tailoring, merging the precision and craft of traditional British bespoke with the creativity and cultural edge of luxury streetwear. Now approaching its third anniversary on the Row, the brand has become a go-to destination for those seeking garments that blend sartorial heritage with modern expression, offering both ready-to-wear and a full bespoke service, with each piece crafted in their London atelier using premium fabric sourced from renowned mills such as Loro Piana, Dugdale and Holland and Sherry.

Best known for: A thoroughly modern approach to tailoring.

Notable clients: Kendrick Lamar, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky and Nas.

Prices: From 2,000 for a two-piece suit.

40 Savile Row, W1S 3QG, visit clothsurgeon.com

Banshee of Savile Row

Irish designer Ruby Slevin established Banshee of Savile Row in 2019, carving out its craft and clientele for women's custom-made shirts, waistcoats, jackets, skirts, dresses, trousers and overcoats from the atelier at 13 Savile Row. The name aims to highlight, from the off, a modern reimagining of powerful female symbolism, and the brand quickly became popular in the capital, as the only tailor on the street to show at London Fashion Week in 2022. Following an initial consultation, which can take place either at the Savile Row branch or in your own home, the team create a preliminary toile to ensure the right fit, before crafting the final design over the course of 10 weeks.

Best known for: One of the exciting new female-led brands spearheading contemporary women’s tailoring. 

Prices: From £2,220 for a two-piece suit. 

13 Savile Row, First Floor, W1S 3AT, visit bansheeofsavilerow.com

Davies & Son

Davies & Son has the longest history of any independent tailor on Savile Row. Established in 1803, the bespoke tailor has made garments for four Kings, seven Crown Princes, two US presidents and innumerable Knights of the Realm. Currently run by Patrick Murphy (formerly of Huntsman), Graham Lawless (formerly of Dege and Skinner) and Mark Broadfield, the house is chaired by celebrated tailor, Alan Bennett. Davies & Son is now one of only three purely bespoke houses on Savile Row and the only bespoke tailor on the west side of the Row.

Best known for: Traditional British styles, usually flared at the skirt. 

Notable clients: Confidential but includes many well-known current figures across art and music. 

Price: From £4,950 for a two-piece suit. 

38 Savile Row, W1S 3QE, visit daviesandson.com

Ozwald Boateng

When Ozwald Boateng OBE exploded onto the scene in the 1990s, he caused quite a stir. The first black man to open his own store on the Row in 1995, Boateng formed part of the 'New Bespoke Movement' of British tailors, including Richard James and Timothy Everest, who at the time were celebrated for reviving Savile Row's elitist image. His silhouetted suits began appearing on red carpets from LA to Tokyo. Cool Britannia was in full swing, and wearing a crimson Boateng suit delivered the playful braggadocio that said 'move over chaps, this is what British tailoring looks like now’. 

Ozwald Boateng now does a bit of everything when it comes to fashion – and is certainly no stranger to the red carpet. 2025’s Met Gala, themed around Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, saw Boateng showcase a number of bespoke looks worn by Ayra Starr, Issa Rae and Tems. 

Best known for: Mixing fashion and tailoring with very slim silhouettes by British standards. Expect streamlined and very slim lapels, bold and inventive use of colours and fabrics, and strong architectural lines.  

Notable clients: Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Giorgio Armani and Richard Branson.  

Prices: From £5,000 for a bespoke two-piece suit.

30 Savile Row, W1S 3PT, visit ozwaldboateng.co.uk 

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