# London’s Top 8 Bespoke Tailors

> London’s elite tailors blend heritage and modern flair for the discerning dresser.
- Title: London’s Top 8 Bespoke Tailors · Robb Report | Shortify
- Summary: London’s elite tailors blend heritage and modern flair for the discerning dresser. British bespoke tailoring remains influential despite global competition.
- Keywords: savile row, bespoke tailoring, london, richard james, ozwald boateng, huntsman, edward sexton, gieves and hawkes, michael browne, anderson and sheppard, thom sweeney, Top
- Source: Robb Report — https://robbreport.com/style/fashion/savile-row-london-tailors-1238644428
- Author: Justin Fenner
- Published: 2026-09-19T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: savile row, bespoke tailoring, london, richard james, ozwald boateng, huntsman, edward sexton, gieves and hawkes, michael browne, anderson and sheppard, thom sweeney
## 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
## Key takeaway

British bespoke tailoring remains influential despite global competition.