Gieves and Hawkes

The address — No. 1 Savile Row — has been occupied by Gieves & Hawkes since the house’s formation from the merger of two separately founded firms in 1974, though both predecessors can trace their origins to 1771. The naval and military heritage is genuine and deep: Gieves outfitted the Royal Navy through centuries of warfare; Hawkes made the army’s dress uniforms. The building itself holds considerable history. The bespoke operation today works separately from the ready-to-wear ground level, and the standard of cutting is in the traditional Row tradition — full canvas construction, paper pattern, basted fitting. The house’s scale means that trunk shows to international destinations are a regular and well-organised part of the programme, covering North America, the Middle East, and Asia on a structured annual circuit. For clients wanting a traditional English commission from the Row’s most famous address, Gieves & Hawkes remains the straightforward answer. Typical trunk show cities: New York, Hong Kong, Dubai, and additional international cities on a regular schedule