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Savile Row tailors: a guide to the Row and its makers
Savile Row is a short street in Mayfair that has lent its name to the highest standard of bespoke tailoring in the world. The houses here have dressed kings, prime ministers, and generations of men who understood that a suit made to last is not an extravagance but an investment. Here is how to navigate it.
The houses of the Row
The Row's longest-established names, Henry Poole, Huntsman, Anderson & Sheppard, Dege & Skinner, and Norton & Sons among them, each maintain a distinct house style built over more than a century. Huntsman is known for its structured single-button silhouette; Anderson & Sheppard for a softer, draped chest. Understanding these distinctions is the first step in choosing the right house.
How to approach a first appointment
Walk-ins are generally welcomed on the Row, but an appointment shows respect for the cutter's time and ensures the right person is available. Come with an idea of the occasion, the cloth weight you prefer, and any suits you admire. The consultation is as much about the cutter understanding you as it is about measurements.
Beyond the Row: Mayfair and the City
Several of London's most respected cutters work outside the Row, in Mayfair, Jermyn Street, and the City. Richard James, Ozwald Boateng, and Thom Sweeney each brought a more contemporary sensibility to bespoke without sacrificing the underlying craft. The Index covers both the Row and the wider London scene.
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