Savile Row, A Glimpse into the World of English Tailoring . Japanese edition by Yoshimi Hasegawa (Author)

 

Savile Row, A Glimpse into the World of English Tailoring 

Japanese edition  by Yoshimi Hasegawa (Author)

 

Described as “hallowed ground” for menswear, Savile Row in London’s Mayfair district is a place unlike any other, one where skilled craftsmen draw on the world’s finest tailoring techniques to create outstanding bespoke suits. The timeless English style of tailoring has appealed to men around the world, transcending fashion trends, over a history of more than two centuries. This volume is Japan’s first visual book to pair cinematic photography and text in covering the history and background of Savile Row, the people who keep its traditions alive today, and the distinctive philosophies of each tailoring house.

 

○ Introduces 11 tailors that represent the changing face of hallowed ground today, from storied houses with Royal Warrants to newer, up-and-coming shops.

 

○ Research for the book took place over the course of two years and included interviews with more than 50 people involved with Savile Row. Nearly all the photographs were taken specifically for this volume.

 

○ Introductions to each tailoring house and the section on military tailoring are presented in both Japanese and English, while the main text is in Japanese only.

 

● Table of Contents

 

Introduction:

 

Hallowed Ground for Menswear / The Origins and History of Savile Row / What Makes Savile Row Special / The Savile Row Bespoke Association / Why Savile Row is Called Hallowed Ground / The Aesthetics of Dressing Well / Military Tailoring

 

Tailors:

 

Richard Anderson / Anderson & Sheppard / Dege & Skinner / Ede & Ravenscroft / Timothy Everest / Gieves & Hawkes / Huntsman / Norton & Sons / Henry Poole / Spencer Hart / Walsh & Jefferies

 

Directory:

 

Addresses and contact information / Bespoke tailors and related companies / Map

 

● Author: Yoshimi Hasegawa

Hasegawa is a journalist who covers the cultural appeal of Europe, and particularly Britain. Her articles on topics such as Bespoke tailoring, Bespoke shoes,Harris Tweed, Aran sweaters, and single malts whisky have appeared in numerous magazines such as GQ JAPAN and other media. Recent publications include Eikoku oshitsu goyotatsu shirarezaru roiyaru waranto no sekai [Purveyors to the Royal Household: The Lesser-known World of Royal Warrants] (Heibonsha Ltd.).