SAVILE ROW news and archive

The Deck London rebrands as Knatchbull

The Deck London, Savile Row's first and only women’s tailor, has been renamed ‘Knatchbull,’ the surname of founder Daisy Knatchbull. In a statement, the brand said the new name is a celebration of its “phenomenal growth, dynamic evolution and unwavering mission to empower women through bespoke tailoring,” and will help usher in a new era for the...

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Richard James opens new London flagship store

Luxury menswear label Richard James, known as the rebel of Savile Row worn by Liam Gallagher and Elton John, has unveiled its new bespoke 2-million-pound London flagship store. The new 2,500 square foot ‘House of Richard James’ is located on Clifford Street, directly opposite the brand’s Savile Row store, and is a three-story “temple” offering...

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New & Lingwood launches Re:New concept on Savile Row

British heritage menswear brand New & Lingwood, known for its loungewear, relaxed tailoring and refined formalwear, has launched a new sustainability and circularity concept, Re:New on Savile Row in London. Located at 19 Savile Row, London, the Re:New concept aims to engage with customers and showcase “new ways of creating products that minimise...

Fashion

Savile Row and British craftsmen to be makers of King Charles' coronation garments

A selection of Savile Row tailors, the Mayfair destination for the UK’s finest bespoke suiting and clothing, will outfit King Charles III for the Coronation ceremony. The Daily Mail reported the King will change outfits several times during the state event, including wearing an undershirt made by Turnbull & Asser for the anointing, which will...

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Women’s tailor The Deck moves to larger store on Savile Row

Female-led women’s tailoring brand The Deck has relocated to one of the largest shopfronts on the esteemed Savile Row in London. The Deck, founded by Daisy Knatchbull, has relocated from 19 to 32 Savile Row, securing 2,000 square feet of space to offer an “enhanced in-store experience for full custom women’s tailoring”. The made-to-measure...

Business

Frasers Group reportedly set to acquire Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes

Retail giant Frasers Group is reportedly close to coming to an agreement to buy Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes. The 250-year-old British retailer, which has been known to dress royalty and former politicians, is said to be in a series of “advanced talks” with the group, Sky News reported. It comes after the tailor was put up for sale earlier...

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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...

Business

Frasers Group reportedly steps in to bid on Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes

Acquisition hungry Frasers Group is reportedly one of the few remaining bidders for British tailor Gieves & Hawkes. The retailer is up for sale after its Hong Kong-based owner Trinity Group collapsed into liquidation. According to sources at Sky News, Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is now among a handful of bidders scrambling for a possible...

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Has the coronavirus killed formalwear?

On a visit to London City in pre-Covid times would be to arrive at one of the capital’s most bustling boroughs, full of well-dressed men and women amongst the tall glass buildings and historical monuments. By well-dressed we mean tailored wool suits, polished oxfords, crisp shirts, ties of varying widths and dapper overcoats. Visit London City...

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Savile Row hit hard by US tariff increase

35 milion pounds of fashion and textile exports from the UK will be subject to new tariffs next week. To put this in perspective, figures form the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) show approximately 23 percent of exports from British luxury brands in 2017 were shipped to America. The 25 percent tariffs come at a time when a no deal...

Apparel

Savile Row snaps ties with Alok Industries

After government approved 100 per cent FDI in single-brand retail, many global companies are eyeing independent entry into the country. London-based Savile Row, known for its famed business suits and shirts, and Mumbai-based textile major Alok Industries are also looking to end their 15-month partnership in India. But instead of going solo, the...

Apparel

Savile Row’s India connection

Though Savile Row showroom in London has an esteemed clientele from Whitney and Tisch families to Richard Gere, Nicolas Cage, Sachin Tendulkar, Amritraj Brothers, et al queuing up for their bespoke suits… the people behind the scene, who create these pieces, each costing over £1, 400 have an India connection. Mahesh and Suresh Ramakrishnan’s...