Whether you’re looking for a bespoke jacket & blouse that will silence a boardroom of colleagues with one look, or a more modern take on a monochromatic look, these independent brands have it all. London boasts a long history of tailoring on Savile Row, but times have changed—now you can find perfectly tailored pieces across the city. You just have to know where to look.
Founded by women and specializing in women’s suiting, Gormley and Gamble focus on craftsmanship, fabric, and design, all in an effort to create the perfect pieces, by women for women. Their made to measure items necessitate a no-obligation consultation and in-person meeting, but once you’re draped in a custom creation you’ll understand why that’s necessary. Good news though, in 2020 the brand plans on launching a ready to wear line that you won’t have to wait for.
Gormley and Gamble
Founded by women and specializing in women’s suiting, Gormley and Gamble focus on craftsmanship, fabric, and design, all in an effort to create the perfect pieces, by women for women. Their made to measure items necessitate a no-obligation consultation and in-person meeting, but once you’re draped in a custom creation you’ll understand why that’s necessary. Good news though, in 2020 the brand plans on launching a ready to wear line that you won’t have to wait for.
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Looking for something a bit less traditional? If you’re craving that monochromatic look that still says professional with a bit more of an edge, look no further than this handmade, ethical, and sustainable brand. Inspired by nature, music, and art, designer Tanmay Saxena’s collections vary from season to season and lean heavily on his commitment to ‘extending the unisex school of thought to further echelons.’ Traditional gender roles are so passé—we’re here for this gender fuckery.
Okay, okay… we’ll admit that there’s something so compelling about an Old Hollywood-inspired look. And if you’re going to do it right, you have to go to the experts. It’s clear that Mason & Sons look to Cary Grant and Gene Kelly for inspiration, but it’s their dedication to British design that makes their executions so spot on. You need your beau to wear a black peak lapel 3-piece dinner suit? They’ve got you covered. Hell, you want to rock one yourself? They’ll help make that happen, and they even have the perfect specs to match through their ophthalmic brand Curry & Paxton.
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