Gieves & Hawkes is the broadest business on our list. Behind the door of No. 1 Savile Row sit full bespoke, an enlarged made-to-measure department, ready-to-wear and a military department that still makes uniform for the armed services. No other firm here lets a client move between those levels of tailoring in one building.
The heritage is military. Thomas Hawkes opened as a hatter and tailor in 1771, and Gieves supplied naval uniforms from 1785; by the late 19th century it outfitted most naval cadets at Dartmouth. The firms dressed the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson, and Gieves made the boat cloak Queen Elizabeth II wore for Cecil Beaton in 1953. The bespoke cut reflects that past: high armholes, a roped shoulder, a lean chest and slim sleeves. Davide Taub, who joined in 2012, is head cutter.
Recent years have been unsettled. The previous parent, Trinity, faced a winding-up petition in 2021, and Frasers Group bought the business in November 2022. The flagship then closed for a refurbishment by Argent Design and reopened in 2026, with its panelling, cornices and floors restored. Bespoke is still drafted, cut and made in-house at No. 1.
At about $6,600 (2025 figure), bespoke starts below Anderson & Sheppard, Henry Poole and Huntsman, and made-to-measure, in six to eight weeks, offers a cheaper first step. Choose it for military and ceremonial dress, or to compare levels of tailoring in a single visit. It is also open on Sundays, which Anderson & Sheppard, Henry Poole and Huntsman are not. For a small, cutter-led workshop, look further down the list.
TailorGuide score
Each test is scored out of 10 and weighted. Scores set the order within London; they are not compared across cities.
- CutCut and construction35%
- 8/10
- FitFit and fittings30%
- 8/10
- ReputationReputation over time20%
- 8/10
- ServiceService15%
- 8/10
- Founded
- 1771 (Hawkes); Gieves from 1785
- House style
- Military roots, roped shoulder, high armhole
- Best for
- Military dress, and a choice of bespoke or made-to-measure
- What they make
- Bespoke suits, made-to-measure, ready-to-wear, military uniforms, alterations
- Two-piece bespoke suit
- From $6,600 · 2025 figure; the firm does not publish bespoke prices
Prices are approximate and change with the fabric and customizations you choose. Confirm the price and the number of fittings before you order.
History
- 1771Thomas Hawkes opens as a hatter and tailor on Brewer Street
- 1785Gieves becomes a supplier of uniforms to the Royal Navy
- 1913Hawkes makes No. 1 Savile Row its headquarters
- 1974Gieves acquires Hawkes and moves to No. 1 Savile Row as Gieves & Hawkes
- 2022Frasers Group buys the business
- 2026The refurbished Savile Row flagship reopens on 1 September
Clients named in published sources include The Duke of Wellington, Lord Nelson, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, King George V, King George VI, Prince William, Winston Churchill, Ian Fleming, David Livingstone and Michael Jackson.
Questions
Is Gieves & Hawkes at No. 1 Savile Row open?
Yes. The flagship reopened in 2026 after a refurbishment. It is open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10.30am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm; the firm recommends booking ahead.
Does Gieves & Hawkes still make bespoke suits?
Yes. Bespoke is made in-house at No. 1 Savile Row: a cutter measures you, drafts a paper pattern by hand and fits the suit over several appointments, and it is finished by hand in silk thread.
Who owns Gieves & Hawkes?
Frasers Group, which bought the business in November 2022 after its previous parent, Trinity, went into liquidation. Jason Gerrard is managing director.
How much is a Gieves & Hawkes bespoke suit?
The firm does not publish bespoke prices. Luxury London put bespoke at $6,600 in 2025. Made-to-measure takes six to eight weeks; ask the made-to-measure team for prices.
What is the difference between bespoke and made-to-measure at Gieves & Hawkes?
Bespoke starts from a paper pattern drafted by hand for you and is made at No. 1 Savile Row. Made-to-measure adjusts an existing pattern to your measurements, takes six to eight weeks and is offered in several of its UK shops as well as on Savile Row.
By TailorGuide · Updated April 2026
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