Huntsman is the counterweight to Anderson & Sheppard. Where the drape is soft and full, the Huntsman jacket is firm: a strong, structured shoulder, high armholes, a closely cut chest, a suppressed waist and one button at the waist above a longer, slightly flared skirt. The shape comes from the hacking jacket, cut down from three buttons to one, and head cutter Colin Hammick refined it in the 1960s.
The riding roots are documented. Henry Huntsman acquired a gaiter and breeches maker in 1849, and in 1886 the firm was appointed leather breeches maker to the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII. It moved to 11 Savile Row in 1919 and grew into a full tailoring business under Robert Packer in the 1930s. Clients have included Gregory Peck, Clark Gable, Katharine Hepburn and Grace Kelly, whose safari clothes for Mogambo it made in 1953.
Pierre Lagrange has owned the firm since 2013. Managing director Taj Phull was elected chair of the Savile Row Bespoke Association in 2026, and Campbell Carey is head cutter and creative director. The firm publishes its terms clearly: a two-piece suit from $9,900, higher than Anderson & Sheppard, Henry Poole or Gieves & Hawkes; delivery in 14 to 16 weeks; more than 28 measurements; and over 80 hours of hand work.
Choose Huntsman for a defined, formal line, and for time split between London and New York, where it has kept an atelier since 2016. Made-to-measure, from $4,600 in six to eight weeks, is a quicker way into the cut. If comfort and softness come first, start at Anderson & Sheppard.
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%
- 10/10
- FitFit and fittings30%
- 9/10
- ReputationReputation over time20%
- 9/10
- ServiceService15%
- 8/10
- Founded
- 1849
- House style
- Structured one-button jacket, strong shoulder
- Best for
- A sharp, structured silhouette with a single button
- What they make
- Bespoke suits, jackets and overcoats, women's bespoke, made-to-measure, formal and shooting wear, ready-to-wear
- Two-piece bespoke suit, men or women
- From $9,900
- Made-to-measure two-piece suit
- From $4,600 · Ready in 6 to 8 weeks
Prices are approximate and change with the fabric and customizations you choose. Confirm the price and the number of fittings before you order.
History
- 1849Henry Huntsman acquires a gaiter and breeches maker on Bond Street
- 1886Royal warrant as leather breeches maker to the Prince of Wales
- 1919Moves to 11 Savile Row
- 1960sHead cutter Colin Hammick refines the one-button house cut
- 2013Bought by financier Pierre Lagrange and couturier Roubi L'Roubi
- 2016Opens a New York atelier at 130 West 57th Street
Clients named in published sources include Edward VII (as Prince of Wales), Edward VIII (as Prince of Wales), Gregory Peck, Clark Gable, Grace Kelly, Katharine Hepburn, Coco Chanel, Bette Davis, Elizabeth Taylor, Gianni Agnelli, David Bowie, Nicole Kidman and Matthew Vaughn.
Questions
How much does a Huntsman bespoke suit cost?
Huntsman publishes its prices: a two-piece bespoke suit starts at $9,900, for men or women. Made-to-measure starts at $4,600 for a two-piece suit.
How long does a Huntsman suit take?
The firm aims to deliver within 14 to 16 weeks of the first appointment, subject to demand. It recommends two to three fittings for new clients.
What is the Huntsman cut?
A single-button jacket with a strong, structured shoulder, high armholes, a suppressed waist and a longer, slightly flared skirt. It derives from the hacking jacket and was refined by head cutter Colin Hammick in the 1960s.
Who owns Huntsman?
Pierre Lagrange, its chairman and owner, who bought the firm with Roubi L'Roubi in 2013. Taj Phull is managing director, and Campbell Carey is head cutter and creative director.
Does Huntsman have a shop in New York?
Yes. Its New York atelier is on the ninth floor of 130 West 57th Street and works by appointment. It opened in 2016.
By TailorGuide · Updated April 2026
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