In the world of Savile Row tailors, Alexandra Wood is a relatively new kid on the block, having been founded in 2010. Nonetheless, Alexandra Wood has been picking up accolades and celebrity customers that would be the envy of many old tailoring houses. Originally established in Bishop’s Stortford offering tailoring and hire services, tailoring services are now offered from a Savile Row (by appointment only) and a Shoreditch premises too. The firm also carries a range of suits and tailored pieces available for hire.
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: BRINGING THE AVANT-GARDE INTO HIGH FASHION AND CLASSIC TAILORING
Alexander McQueen is a British luxury fashion brand known for its avant-garde and often provocative designs. The brand was founded by the renowned British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. McQueen quickly gained recognition in the fashion industry for his innovative and boundary-pushing creations.
AIREY & WHEELER: A TRAVELLING TAILOR TAILORING FOR TRAVELLERS
Legendary tropical weather tailor and a Savile Row institution, albeit located off-Row in Piccadilly, Airey & Wheeler was the first-choice tailor for distinguished gentlemen and military officers seeking lighter weight suits and tailored pieces for warmer climates, including the much-dismissed London summertime. Famous patrons of the House include a number of former Prime Ministers, Sir Winston Churchill and Sir John Major amongst them. The firm remained under the control of the founding Airey family until 1996 when it was acquired by and incorporated into the house of Anthony J Hewitt, itself now under the watchful eye and stewardship of renowned master tailor, Ravi Tailor.
Lock & Co Hatters
Lock & Co Hatters, since 1676London’s oldest gentlemen’s hatters and the first name in top hats and bowlers(Various stockists)6 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1EF, United KingdomTel: +44 20 7930 8874lockhatters.co.uk
Herbert Johnson & Co
Herbert Johnson & Co, since 1889With a reputation for excellent military and uniform hats, Herbert Johnson, a Swaine Adeney Brigg brand, has been producing fine hats for soldiers and civilians alike for more than 100 years(Various stockists)Head office: Unit 16 Cambridge Westpoint, Stirling Way, Papworth Everard, Cambidgeshire CB23 3GY, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1480 831 266Flagship store:Continue reading “Herbert Johnson & Co”
Compton Webb
Compton Webb (C.W. Headdress), since 1899A Christy & Co. Ltd brand with a specialist focus on uniforms and work headwear(Multiple stores & various stockists)Head office: Unit 7, Witan Park, Avenue 2, Station Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 4FH, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1993 770 736Flagship store: 16 Princes Arcade, London SW1Y 6DS, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)7710 394 602 cwheaddress.com
CHRISTYS’
Iconic and renowned hatters to gentlemen and royalty for over 200 years. Christys’ hat boxes have also become a highly coveted collector’s item
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