Richard Anderson offers something few firms on the Row still can: the founder cuts your pattern. Anderson began as a 17-year-old apprentice at Huntsman in 1982, trained under head cutter Colin Hammick and became head cutter himself. He and Brian Lishak, Huntsman's managing director, both left in 2000, and in 2001 they opened at 13 Savile Row, by the firm's account the first new bespoke tailor on the street in about 50 years. The two still own and run it, and Anderson's daughter Molly, who joined in 2019, is learning to cut.
The cut is the Huntsman school, refined. Drawn from the riding coat and the 19th-century Thornton system, the jacket fastens with one button at the natural waist and has high armholes, a hand-padded chest, a neat structured shoulder without a roped sleeve head, waisted side seams with a slight flare, and pockets and vents set a little high. The aim is a long, clean line that lengthens the figure. Each bespoke suit takes more than 80 hours of work.
Bespoke prices are not published; Luxury London gave $9,900 for a two-piece suit in 2025, among the higher figures on our list. About half the business is export, mostly American, and the team travels to the US in January, May and September. Ready-to-wear, sold under the label for about 20 years, moved into RICH's, a separate shop below the bespoke premises, in spring 2025. Anderson has written two books, Bespoke: Savile Row Ripped and Smoothed (2009) and Making the Cut (2017).
Choose Richard Anderson for a crisp, structured suit with the Huntsman pedigree, made by a small team in which the cutter is also the owner. Clients who prefer a soft, natural shoulder should look at Anderson & Sheppard instead.
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%
- 9/10
- FitFit and fittings30%
- 9/10
- ReputationReputation over time20%
- 8/10
- ServiceService15%
- 9/10
- Founded
- 2001
- House style
- Structured one-button riding-coat cut
- Best for
- A crisp, structured suit cut by the founder himself
- What they make
- Bespoke suits, women's bespoke, made-to-measure, ready-to-wear, bespoke ties
- Two-piece bespoke suit
- From $9,900 · 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
- 1982Richard Anderson joins Huntsman as a 17-year-old apprentice under Colin Hammick
- 2001Opens at 13 Savile Row with Brian Lishak, Huntsman's former managing director
- 2009Publishes Bespoke: Savile Row Ripped and Smoothed
- 2019Anderson's daughter Molly joins the business
- 2025Opens RICH's, a ready-to-wear shop below the bespoke premises
- 2026Marks 25 years on Savile Row with six commemorative fabrics
Clients named in published sources include Bryan Ferry.
Questions
Is Richard Anderson still on Savile Row?
Yes. The firm has traded from 13 Savile Row since 2001 and marked its 25th anniversary in 2026. It is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
Who cuts at Richard Anderson?
Richard Anderson, former head cutter at Huntsman, makes and cuts each bespoke pattern himself. His daughter Molly joined in 2019 and is training as a cutter.
How much does a Richard Anderson bespoke suit cost?
The firm does not publish bespoke prices. Luxury London gave a starting price of $9,900 for a two-piece bespoke suit in 2025.
What is the Richard Anderson house style?
A one-button jacket based on the riding coat and the 19th-century Thornton cutting system, with high armholes, a neat structured shoulder without a roped sleeve head, a hand-padded chest, and pockets and vents set slightly high.
Does Richard Anderson make for women?
Yes. Its women's bespoke is based on classic riding-coat styles, and covers suits, coats, jackets, trousers and skirt suits.
By TailorGuide · Updated April 2026
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