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Tailoring in London
The home of Savile Row
London is where the modern suit was refined, and Savile Row, a short street in Mayfair, is still the world's reference point for bespoke tailoring. Its houses cut a paper pattern for each client and build the garment by hand over several fittings.
By TailorGuide · Updated April 2026
- Bespoke from
- $6,600+ on Savile Row
- First suit takes
- 8–12 weeks
- Fittings
- 3 or more
- Tax
- 20% VAT, included in the price
The city
How tailoring works in London
The Row's tailors are not all alike. Some cut the soft, roomy 'drape' that made English tailoring famous; others build a sharper, structured silhouette with a military heritage. Several of the best newer houses sit just off the Row, on Old Burlington Street, Sackville Street and in Marylebone.
Expect to pay $6,600 or more for a bespoke suit and to wait around two to three months, with at least three fittings. In return you get a garment cut for your body alone, and a pattern kept on file for every suit after.
The 2026 ranking
The 10 best tailors in London
- 1Anderson & SheppardOld Burlington Street, Mayfair · Soft English drape, natural shoulderFrom $9,100
- 2Henry Poole & CoSavile Row, Mayfair · Moderate, structured English cutFrom $8,600
- 3HuntsmanSavile Row, Mayfair · Structured one-button jacket, strong shoulderFrom $9,900
- 4Dege & SkinnerSavile Row, Mayfair · Structured, military-influenced English cutFrom $7,300
- 5Richard AndersonSavile Row, Mayfair · Structured one-button riding-coat cutFrom $9,900
- 6Edward SextonSavile Row, Mayfair · Roped shoulder, wide lapels, nipped waistFrom $8,700
- 7Norton & SonsSavile Row, Mayfair · Soft shoulder, close chest, nipped waistFrom $8,700
- 8Steven HitchcockFitzrovia, by appointment · Soft drape, high armholes, light canvasFrom $8,300
- 9Thom SweeneyOld Burlington Street, Mayfair · Lean English cut, Italian softnessFrom $7,900
- 10Gieves & HawkesSavile Row, Mayfair · Military roots, roped shoulder, high armholeFrom $6,600
Prices
What a suit costs in London
Bespoke
A pattern cut for you alone, shaped over several fittings.
Typically $6,600+ for a two-piece at established Savile Row houses
Made-to-measure
A house pattern adjusted to your measurements.
From around $1,100 at some Row houses' made-to-measure services
Ready-to-wear
Standard sizes, altered after you buy.
Widely available on and around the Row; prices vary
Indicative 2026 figures. Always confirm with the house.
Where to go
The tailoring districts
- 01
Savile Row (Mayfair)
The historic heart of English bespoke: Henry Poole, Huntsman, Gieves & Hawkes, Dege & Skinner and more within 300 meters.
- 02
Old Burlington Street & Clifford Street
Parallel to the Row. Home to Anderson & Sheppard and Thom Sweeney's townhouse.
- 03
Jermyn Street (St James's)
London's shirtmaking street, ten minutes' walk south.
- 04
Marylebone
Quieter streets where some independent cutters now work by appointment.
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How much is a Savile Row suit?
A fully bespoke two-piece at an established Savile Row house typically starts around $6,600, and rises with the fabric and detailing. Some houses offer made-to-measure from around $1,100.
How long does a Savile Row suit take?
Usually around 8–12 weeks with three or more fittings. One modern house quotes about 10 weeks and 80 hours of hand-work.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes for bespoke. Most houses welcome visitors to browse, but book a consultation for measuring.
Can overseas clients order?
Yes. Many houses run regular trunk shows abroad, especially in the US, and keep your pattern on file.
What's the difference between drape and structured cuts?
Drape cuts (like Anderson & Sheppard) use a soft shoulder and extra fullness across the chest for ease. Structured cuts (like Huntsman) use firmer canvas and padding for a sharper, more architectural line.