Henry Rose

Henry Rose, Master Tailor. In a world dominated by the fashionable and the ephemeral, Henry Rose is the epitome of classic and timeless style. Henry is no longer the bespoke tailor in residence at London’s Selfridges. He has now set up independently and can be found in the basement studio at 15 Cecil Court in London's West End.

"I've been doing this for the past 46 yrs. For me, tailoring is not just a job, it's a passion. I am transforming something two dimensional and inanimate into a three dimensional suit that lives and walks with my client. It's a bit like being a sculptor."

"There are tailors in and around Savile Row that can make and cut but they are few and far between. Most tailors can do one or the other but not both. I have the good fortune to be able to cut and make. This gives me a distinct advantage over most tailors in the Row. 

Another important factor is the ability to make lady's clothes. Savile Row is often reluctant to tailor for ladies and, when it does, the results can be quite basic - a man's suit with the buttons reversed. Having worked with Stella McCartney over the last three years, we have created a large portfolio of designs covering countless styles of suits, evening and dresswear, and overcoats, perhaps 80 or 90 designs. A customer can pick and choose from these designs. In my experience, women like to see a picture of what they are going to have created for them. We even have some models, already constructed, to try on. This is very important to clients as they can have a feel for what they are going to get before it's made for them."

In addition to arranged meetings in our London office, Henry Rose is pleased to accept invitations to travel to meet with clients in national or international locations convenient for them.