Bespoke suit London. Possible for a tourist?

[Cruzito]

Hello all!

I am flying into London in a month's time. I was wondering if it would even be possible to start the process of fabrication of a bespoke suit for myself, seeing as I'm only in London for 6 days, and will likely return late this year sometime. So, 2 visits, spaced apart by 6 months or so.

Also, any recommendations? Most I'd be willing to spend this visit would be around 4000 pounds. If I can get something great for that or less, that would be nice. I'm sure I'd get something great for more, but I don't want to have to sell a kidney just yet

Thank you kindly in advance,
Art

 

[GBR]

There is no market for kidneys in London - that barbaric practice is largely confined to Asia and possibly parts of China.

 

[Allen Smithee]

Hello all!

I am flying into London in a month's time. I was wondering if it would even be possible to start the process of fabrication of a bespoke suit for myself, seeing as I'm only in London for 6 days, and will likely return late this year sometime. So, 2 visits, spaced apart by 6 months or so.

Also, any recommendations? Most I'd be willing to spend this visit would be around 4000 pounds. If I can get something great for that or less, that would be nice. I'm sure I'd get something great for more, but I don't want to have to sell a kidney just yet

Thank you kindly in advance,
Art

I'm fairly certain you can be measured for suit in 6 days.

 

[Cruzito]

6 days? Any tips on where? I'd prefer someone reputable if possible.

 

[Grammaton Cleric]



Hello all!

I am flying into London in a month's time.  I was wondering if it would even be possible to start the process of fabrication of a bespoke suit for myself, seeing as I'm only in London for 6 days, and will likely return late this year sometime.  So, 2 visits, spaced apart by 6 months or so.  

Also, any recommendations?  Most I'd be willing to spend this visit would be around 4000 pounds.  If I can get something great for that or less, that would be nice.  I'm sure I'd get something great for more, but I don't want to have to sell a kidney just yet

Thank you kindly in advance,
Art

Shouldn't be a problem. The vast majority of SR firms should be able to accommodate your schedule. Meet them on the first day to be measured, subsequent first fitting 4-5 days later, and a final fitting when you return in six months time.

Needless to say, inform them of your schedule in advance.

 

[unbelragazzo]

That shouldn't be a problem. Here are some suggestions of places to look into:

Anderson and Sheppard
Huntsman
Gieves and Hawkes
Norton and Son
Chittleborough and Morgan
Steed (they are normally in Cumbria but might come to London to meet you)
Steven Hitchcock
Davies and son

I'm sure I'm forgetting some good ones but that should get you started

 

[Cruzito]

Thank you kindly

I'm fairly slim, and am potentially looking for a cut such as this (at least the jacket), though I may be swayed in another direction:

http://37.media.tumblr.com/61e7a37621a877b07c3e444fe7d2e62b/tumblr_n4jrjzZyV31scbh3so1_1280.jpg

 

[gegarrenton]

6 days? Any tips on where? I'd prefer someone reputable if possible.

Watch out for those fly by night Savile Row jokers.

 

[Texasmade]



There is no market for kidneys in London - that barbaric practice is largely confined to Asia and possibly parts of China.

I didn't know China was not considered a part of Asia.

 

[GBR]



Thank you kindly

I'm fairly slim, and am potentially looking for a cut such as this (at least the jacket), though I may be swayed in another direction:

http://37.media.tumblr.com/61e7a37621a877b07c3e444fe7d2e62b/tumblr_n4jrjzZyV31scbh3so1_1280.jpg

The clip on braces should certainly be avoided.

 

[EliodA]



Thank you kindly

I'm fairly slim, and am potentially looking for a cut such as this (at least the jacket), though I may be swayed in another direction:

http://37.media.tumblr.com/61e7a37621a877b07c3e444fe7d2e62b/tumblr_n4jrjzZyV31scbh3so1_1280.jpg

I doubt you can get a fashion forward cut like that in any of the aforementioned houses. FYI, that is Mr. Ozwald Boateng, whose tailoring house is also located on SR. So maybe better go there?

 

[Cruzito]

I figured as much on the cut, but that is very useful information...though are you certain that is Ozwald Boateng? This is a Sartorialist photo, here's another:

http://images.thesartorialist.com/thumbnails/2012/08/62512Blu8075Web.jpg

 

[tchoy]

You may want to have a look at Richard James as well.

 

[Vintage Gent]



That shouldn't be a problem. Here are some suggestions of places to look into:

Anderson and Sheppard
Huntsman
Gieves and Hawkes
Norton and Son
Chittleborough and Morgan
Steed (they are normally in Cumbria but might come to London to meet you)
Steven Hitchcock
Davies and son

I'm sure I'm forgetting some good ones but that should get you started

A good list. I would also add Henry Poole.

 

[Grammaton Cleric]



A good list. I would also add Henry Poole.

Honestly, you could add any SR tailor to that list - any one of them should be able to accommodate the OP's schedule.