While there are some great tailoring options available on the high street now, you simply can’t beat the fit and comfort of a made-to-measure suit.
Made-to-measure tailors use an existing pattern and adjust it to fit you perfectly. This results in a much better fit than off the rack garments, but is more affordable and quicker to produce than a completely bespoke suit.
Here’s our guide to London’s Top 10 Made to Measure Tailors.
1. Edit Suits Co.
Founded by Reto Peter and Patrick Jungo, Edit Suits Co offers the quickest delivery time in UK for tailored suits (requiring less than 3 weeks for most popular fabrics), the brand offer high quality suiting and a personal yet speedy made to measure service at a reasonable price, bridging the gap between the high-street and Saville Row. The brand currently operates retail showrooms in London (Bond Street & The City) and one in Singapore, Edit Suit co plans to open more showrooms globally by the end of 2019.
Price: from £440
Completion time: Less than 3 weeks
City Showroom, 54 Bow Lane, First Floor, London, EC4M 9DJ
Bond Street Showroom, 10 South Molton Street, First Floor, London, W1K 5QJ
editsuits.com
2. Artefact London
Mayfair tailors Artefact London creates all its suits on the made to measure model – starting with a foundation sample garment that is fitted to your body. At the studio you can browse fabrics, look at samples, and ask questions with no obligation to buy. At your first fitting appointment your measurements will be taken and you’ll be given advice on styles and colours.
Price: from £1000
Completion time: 4 – 6 weeks
1 floor, 75 New Bond St, Mayfair, London W1S 1RU
Open 10am – 7pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 4pm Saturday
theartefact.com
3. Richard James
Richard James is a traditional Savile Row tailors known for their clean and slim silhouettes. As well as a bespoke suit service they also offer a made to measure option for those who want the fit and quality of a bespoke suit in a shorter timeframe. You’ll choose fabrics (from a selection of over 15,000) and style with a customer adviser, who will then take your measurements. There are also samples to try at the Bespoke shop.
Price: from £1,375 for a two piece
Completion time: 6 – 8 weeks
19 Clifford Street, London W1S 3RH
Open from 10am until 6pm on Monday to Saturday (appointment recommended)
richard-james.com
4. Moss Bros
Another high street favourite, Moss Bros launched their “Tailor Me” service two years ago and it’s a great deal, at only £100 on top of the price of an off the peg suit. The options aren’t as extensive as some other services and the fitting and consultation session is rather short and efficient, but this is a plus for those who just want a well-fitting suit and aren’t bothered about wasting time on the details.
Price: £100 on top of normal suit price, starting at £159
Completion time: 30 days
88 Regent St, London W1B 5RS
Open 10am – 8pm Monday to Saturday and 12 – 6pm Sunday
moss.co.uk
5. Norton & Townsend
If you’re too busy to fit in a visit to Norton & Townsend, one of their tailors will come to you so you can have a fitting at home or at a work, at a time convenient to you. There are over five thousand fabric options to choose from as well as numerous details. If you don’t know where to start, you’ll be guided towards styles, colours, and fabrics that will work best for your needs.
Price: from £670
Completion time: 6 – 8 weeks
10 Artillery Passage, Spitalfields, London E1 7LJ
nortonandtownsend.co.uk
6. Suit Supply
It may not have the hundreds of years of heritage or fancy Savile row address of other tailors, but Dutch brand Suit Supply offer an excellent personal tailoring service with over 1,000 Italian fabrics to choose from. It’s a great value for money option and the attention to detail when it comes to fitting and finishing is just as good as you’d expect at more luxury brands.
Price: from £469
Completion time: 3 – 4 weeks
9 Vigo St, Mayfair, London W1S 3HH
Open 10am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 7pm Saturday
suitsupply.com
7. Scabal
Savile Row tailor Scabal was founded in 1938 and the cloth is still woven at a mill in Huddersfield purchased by founder Otto Hertz in 1973. Combining the heritage of fine tailoring and traditional British fabrics, you get the best of both worlds. In the initial consultation you’ll choose fabrics, have your measurements taken, and discuss where you’ll be wearing your suit so the tailor can advise on cut and style. Suits are handmade in Germany and most clients have a total of three fittings to ensure a perfect end result.
Price: from £1,500
Completion time: 7 weeks
12 Savile Row, W1S 3PQ
Open 10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday
scabal.com
8. Henry Herbert
Henry Herbert tailoring is recognisable by it’s house style – English cut with strong, hand-stitched lapel, natural roped shoulder and slim trousers. As well as bespoke suits from their Savile Row tailors, Henry Herbert also offers a visiting tailor service (arriving by bespoke Vespa scooter!) to your home or workplace.
Price: quotes available on request
Completion time: 8-9 weeks with an express service available
8 Lamb’s Conduit Passage, London WC1R 4RG
Open 8.30am – 6pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8.30am – 6.30pm Tuesday, and 9.30am – 1pm Saturday. By appointment only. Scooter service available 8.45am – 6pm Monday to Friday
henryherbert.com
9. Massimo Dutti
The Massimo Dutti personal tailoring service offers a huge range of fabrics and options, with the opportunity to create your own shirt with matching fabric on the collars and cuffs. The tailor will discuss options and take measurements as well as advising fit based on your body shape in an appointment that takes about an hour. Suits are made in Portugal before being sent to the UK for a final fitting and alterations.
Price: from £399 (personal tailoring service is free)
Completion time: up to 30 days, plus an extra few days for adjustments.
156 Regent St, Soho, London W1B 5LB
Open 10am – 8pm Monday to Saturday and 12 – 6pm Sunday
massimodutti.com
10. Reiss
Reiss is already well-established as a retailer of off the peg suits, but also recently launched a personal tailoring service. You can make an appointment for a consultation at any of the 15 Reiss stores in the UK offering the service. As well as having your measurements taken, you’ll discuss your personal style and fabric choices. You can choose everything from the jacket style and fabric to the lining and buttons. You’ll return for a fitting appointment after your suit has been made, after which it will be adjusted for a perfect fit.
Price: from £645
Completion time: 6 – 8 weeks
reiss.com
