From Robb Report · Justin Fenner · · 1m
London’s Top 8 Bespoke Tailors
London’s elite tailors blend heritage and modern flair for the discerning dresser.
In brief
London’s elite tailors blend heritage and modern flair for the discerning dresser. British bespoke tailoring remains influential despite global competition. Originally reported by Robb Report.
Richard James
Founded in 1992, James crafts classically cut British suits for clients like Jacob Elordi and George Clooney.
“Go if you need: A classically cut British suit and the atmosphere of a London men's club”
Ozwald Boateng
Since 1986, Boateng has created structured suits with bold color and pattern choices for Will Smith and Jamie Foxx.
“Go if you need: Structured suits with a bold embrace of color and pattern”
Huntsman
Established in 1849, Huntsman offers strong-shouldered, single-button suits for celebrities like Clark Gable and Katharine Hepburn.
“Go if you need: A strong-shouldered, single-button suit from a powerhouse name”
Edward Sexton
Sexton’s 1970s signature cut features roped shoulders, sweeping lapels, and a long skirt for Mick Jagger and Andy Warhol.
“Go if you need: The unabashedly sexy cut that made Sexton a '70s sensation, with roped shoulders, sweeping lapels, and a long skirt”
Gieves & Hawkes
With roots since 1771, Gieves & Hawkes serves clients from Ian Fleming to Queen Elizabeth II.
“Go if you need: A living connection to British history”
Michael Browne
Browne’s architectural suits require up to five fittings for clients like Armando Cabral and Skepta.
“Go if you need: An architectural suit dialed to absolute perfection across as many as five fittings”
Here's the gist
British bespoke tailoring remains influential despite global competition.
