Saturday 25 April 2020

Benson & Clegg






Benson & Clegg was founded in 1937 by Harry Benson and Thomas Clegg at its original premises of 34 Bury Street London SW1. After thirty years cutting experience they decided the time was right for them to branch out and bring their own unique style of tailoring to customers.
Over the years the company branched out into a large range of menswear accessories such as neckwear, buttons, badges and cufflinks, all of which was inspired by our tailoring heritage and dedication to classic British style.

Today the business is owned by Barry Austin and Mark Gordon.

MARK GORDON
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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After graduating Queen Mary University of London with a degree in politics, Mark joined the Metropolitan Police as an Intelligence Analyst. Passionate about English luxury goods and keen to promote traditional businesses he then moved to Benson & Clegg as a company director with responsibility for business development. In 2014 he took joint ownership of the business and currently serves as Managing Director.
“To lead a company of such heritage and prestige is one of the greatest honours of my career. I am dedicated to ensuring we remain true to our time honoured values of craftsmanship and quality in offering our customers the impeccable English wardrobe”.

BARRY AUSTIN
COMPANY DIRECTOR
Barry started his career in the automotive business, though quickly excelled to focus on business and commercial matters. He brought these skills to Benson & Clegg back in 1993, and was made a company director in 1998. Barry is now a joint owner of the business and leads our custom order department.
“I love working with customers on their bespoke tie, cufflink and badge designs. It’s fantastic to turn those initial design ideas into wonderful custom made accessories that will be an integral part of people’s wardrobe for years to come”.

OLIVER CROSS
HEAD CUTTER
Inspired to join the artisanal craft of tailoring since the age of seventeen, Oliver has advanced his skills at a tremendous rate to become one of Savile Row’s most distinguished and respected cutters. Oliver spent many of his formative tailoring years at Meyer & Mortimer under the watchful eye of his mentor, Savile Row’s renowned cutter Malcolm Plews. Having honed his craft over these many years, Oliver is now Head Cutter, working from his cutting board in the tailoring lounge at 9 Piccadilly Arcade.





Benson & Clegg
Benson & Clegg was founded in 1937 by Harry Benson and Thomas Clegg at its original premises of 34 Bury Street London SW1. After thirty years cutting experience they decided the time was right for them to branch out and bring their own unique style of tailoring to customers. It wasn’t until 1976 that Benson & Clegg moved to its historic premises of Number 9 Piccadilly Arcade on London’s famous Jermyn Street.

Over the years the company branched out into a large range of menswear accessories such as neckwear, buttons, badges and cufflinks, all of which was inspired by our tailoring heritage and dedication to classic British style.

Today the business is owned by Barry Austin, Mark Gordon and Tony Martin

For over 75 years our company has grown to become one of London’s most well known and respected providers of true bespoke tailoring to the modern gentleman. Combined with our large range of accessories, we have the ability to provide everything a gentleman needs for a smart and stylish wardrobe to cater for all occasions.

General Information

Address

9 Piccadilly Arcade

London SW1Y 6NH

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