The following guide of made-to-measure tailors has been created with the goal of shinning a light on the London made-to-measure industry and attempting to show where value is in the market. The LMTMSR welcomes any submissions from readers that think the LMTMSR might have mis-ranked a certain tailor or who wish to submit a review for a tailor we have not yet ranked. Lastly, MTM tailors that cost over £2500 for a suit with a house fabric have not been included. This is because it is fairer for them to be compared to bespoke than MTM and LMTMSR’s metrics would not best capture their offering. The LMTMSR has also included bespoke tailors that charge less than £2000 for a suit, this is because they are often employing many elements of MTM and are simply branding as bespoke. A two-piece suit has been used as an example to simplify the process.
UPDATE NOV 23:
Anglo have come out on top again with casual fitters a close second (at half the price).
Over the last year there has been significant price rises across all tailors they are reflected below.
Accordingly we are thinking of adjusting our scoring to better reflect the pricing landscape, but haven’t made changes yet
Cad had closed there city location (LMTMSR recommends Casual Fitters for city dwellers looking for a new tailor).
Tailor Made has closed there Belgravia location
Casual Fitters have opened there 3rd location in Fitzrovia
Anglo Italian has received the highest score LMTMSR has given, this is due to their unique aesthetic as well as their production quality and relatively affordable price point for the product they offer. They also have achieved the best in the “high-end” category. They have a well thought out product, with a unique aesthetic, good quality and a reasonable price/quality ratio. The LMTMSR takes its hat off to Anglo-Italian.
2nd
2 (£1095)
2 (£1095)
5 (Full-Canvas)
3 (Europe)
4
4
5
1
26
A rising east-end tailor that has a focus on fabric and construction quality as well as the brash tagline of “custom made clothing without the usual bullsh*t.” Since we last published LMtMSR we have received feedback from their customers that they have upgraded their pattern & production quality, accordingly we have updated their score. They are also the quickest MTM suit in London at 3-4 weeks production + less than a week alterations. With a new 3rd London location they are 1 point below Anglo at half the price, definately worth considering even if your budget can stretch to Anglo.
3rd
1 (£1700)
1 (£1700)
5 (Full-Canvas)
3 (Europe)
3
3
5
1
22
Steed have a bespoke or semi-bespoke (made to measure) offering. We have based our review off their semi bespoke offering. Steed not bad tailor overall with a half decent product for the price point that is made in europe. They employ a full canvas as standard with a typical british style. Worth a visit if you are after a classical british style and a savile row visit.
5th
1 (£1500)
1 (£1500)
5 (Full-Canvas)
1 (China)
3
2
5
3
21
An Australian tailor that produces clothing with an Italian flare. They have dropped down the rankings of recent times (late 2022), this is due to most of their production being moved to China while still advertising under the “Made in Italy” tag, LMtMSR has received information that they are having serious problems with their production facility in Carrara. We cannot fault their London staff on service but there have been notable drops in product quality reported back to the LMtMSR by Australian & UK based customers, it is assumed that this is because of the move in their production location.
5th
1 (£1195)
1 (£1195)
5 (Full-Canvas)
3 (Europe)
2
3
5
1
21
Roberto Revilla is a personality led west end tailor that offers a fairly solid MTM suit at a price that is fairly reasonable given its full canvas construction, “European” manufacturing and great online reviews. Roberto seems to be running a fairly efficient operation and if the style is appealing to you it is worth a visit.
7th
1 (£1450)
1 (£1450)
5 (Full-Canvas)
3 (Europe)
2
2
4
2
20
A storied east London tailor that has gained renewed notoriety in recent times for their work in Film & TV (notably the crown). Their bespoke offering is outstanding, their MTM less so, made by a large Czech based MTM manufacturer that a lot of other tailors use. They don’t take the piss as much as Hackett or Reiss do with their price point so it's worth considering if you like their house style. They have gained an extra point in Editors score (late 22) because of a reorganisation of our scoring system regarding production origin.
7th
1 (£1500)
1 (£1500)
5 (Full-Canvas)
1 (Asia)
2
2
5
3
20
Redmayne are a storied bespoke tailor that have a supplemental made to measure offering, which is what we have reviewed. The price point for an english cloth and full canvas construction is not bad but we have recived word that clients have had issues with their "1860" line of made to measure, in particular with fit. Worth consdiering if you want a english style of suit with a full canvas construction.
9th
1 (£1300)
1 (£1300)
2 (Half-Canvas)
5 (United Kingdom)
2
2
5
1
19
Interesting operator, has been around for a while and make in the U.K which is an achievement at their price point. Probably one of the better English style tailors out there at their relatively affordable price point. No actual store but a travelling tailor. A lack of full canvas for the price point has cost them the most in the rankings.
9th
4 (£750)
2 (£1150)
1 (Fused)
3 (Europe)
2
2
4
1
19
9th
1 (£1800)
1 (£1800)
2 (Half-Canvas)
3 (Europe)
3
3
5
1
19
Artefact looks like a fairly solidly run west end operation.There fit consistency is a standout of this brand. However they start at £1800 for a MTM suit, which is made in Europe and has only a half canvas construction. Nearly all half-canvas equivalent tailors charge half the price to them. LMTMSR salutes those margins, because they are truly incredible.
10th
2 (£950)
2 (£950)
2 (Half-Canvas)
1 (India)
2
2
4
3
18
A great east end tailor – very unique aesthetic and business model, they seem to be using the same manufacturer (based in Yorkshire but made in India) as other tailors but with a lower price point and a more interesting take. LMTMSR wants to be able to give this tailor a better score but can't, lack of a Full Canvas (for the price point) and their production location has cost them a higher spot on the guide.
10th
4 (£750)
4 (£750)
2 (Half-Canvas)
1 (China)
2
2
2
1
18
Not a bad showing from suit supply, a common brand for high street tailoring. May be a good place to start if your budget can’t stretch to £900-1000, but beware once you go in, the price of your suit can very quickly, reaching £900 without much sweat. Seems to be a common problem of staff training and consistency in delivery in their MTM suiting as it is such a large company.
10th
1 (£1500)
1 (£1500)
5 (Full-Canvas)
3 (Europe)
2
2
2
2
18
Interesting offering from Hugo Boss, we previously have praised Hugo Boss and their offering, we have unfortunately had to downgrade their score and ranking. We received a worrying report from a customer of theirs so we conducted an in person check of their product, fit and offering. Their product was unfortunately well below par for the price point with easily visible problems with the finishings and drape of their product. We are sometimes wrong and on this we were originally quite far off the point in our original review so we must apologise to our readers!
10th
4 (£650)
3 (£939)
1 (Fused)
3 (Europe)
1
1
4
1
18
A fairly standard low end made to measure operator – price is a little steep given construction quality but seems to have solid customer reviews and a following in London. It is understood by the LMTMSR they use the same Czech based manufacturer a lot of tailors in London use.
16th
1 (£1400)
1 (£1400)
5 (Full-Canvas)
1 (China)
2
2
4
1
17
Fairly solid west and east end tailor. It is understood by the LMTMSR they use a Dutch company that has production facilities in China (now India) to make their suits. Not a bad overall product and not too high a mark up off the Dutch Companies costs. Have risen considerably in the rankings as tailors above them have been reranked.
16th
4 (£550)
4 (£895)
1 (Fused)
1 (China)
1
1
4
1
17
A fairly efficiently run tailor that has the classic city and west showrooms. Seems to have solidish product for the price point, focusing on price and volume rather than quality. LMtMSR’s pick for a sub £450 suit. A tip, if you get an estimate from them that is above £700 with the fabric it might be worth visiting another tailor.
18th
2 (£1200)
2 (£1200)
3 (Half-Canvas)
3 (Europe)
1
2
2
1
16
Seems to be some lingering reviews from clients about their customer service – a pattern that came up multiple times in customer reviews which would be concerning from a buyers point of view as concerns don’t look like they are being taken seriously. They have also recently deleted their old google profile and started a new one (we see you). Otherwise decentish product for the price point – some lingering questions over where they actually make their suits and so were given a general Europe score until they get in touch with clarification.
18th
1 (£1200)
1 (£1200)
2 (Half-Canvas)
3 (Europe)
2
2
4
1
16
A tailor that originally started in Brighton and expanded to London about a decade ago. They have a fruity Ted Blaker-esq aesthetic, with a lot of bright colours and checks. Customer service and product are ok based on customer feedback. They use a large czech based manufacturer that a lot of tailors in London use.
18th
1 (£1400)
1 (£1400)
2 (Half-Canvas)
1 (China)
3
2
4
2
16
Since the review was last published Fielding & Nicholas have had the largest drop in Editors Score and ranking. This is due to them changing their suits to half canvas for their starting point product and moving production to China or India (we have sought clarification on this point but information has not been forthcoming). We are sorry to see them fall.
18th
1 (£1450)
1 (£1450)
5 (Full-Canvas)
1 (India)
2
2
2
2
16
This is an interesting one (strap yourself in) – Cad & The Dandy claims their process is 100% bespoke and can do a suit for £1400 with a basic cloth which is an interesting price point for bespoke considering it normally sits at £3000 plus minimum. LMTMSR believes the point of a bespoke suit is that the entire process is handled by a single cutter who ultimately molds cloth and canvas to your body in an extended process. Information received from industry contacts is that they make in India (although they claim it can be made in London or Stockholm, LMTMSR understands less than 5% of their actual suits are) based on measurements with a semi made to measure process (in our opinion defeating the purpose of bespoke). This is why we have included them in the LMTMSR, this, as well as their price point which brings them inline with a mid to high tier made to measure process. This is not intended to be negative, rather shed light on their process, given their rapid rise their product is obviously being well received and customers enjoy the prestige of buying a suit on Savile Row, if in name only.
18th
3 (£1049)
2 (£1150)
2 (Half-Canvas)
1 (Mauritius)
2
1
4
1
16
A common advertiser for anyone who searches bespoke or mtm suiting, they claim an english make but industry sources say they make using the same British company that outsources to Mauritus. Their prices are higher than others using the same manufacturer.
18th
4(£750)
4 (£895)
2 (Half-Canvas)
1 (India)
1
1
2
1
16
Dress2Kill is another operator that uses the classic Yorkshire/India manufacturing company. Their mark-up isn't as high as other tailors that use the same manufacturer but a lacklustre 4.3 google reviews score is very concerning with customers highlighting that have been turned away with ill fitting suits after multiple fittings. A lot better tailors with more appealing service, price and product out there.
24th
2 (£1000)
1 (£1150)
2 (Half-Canvas)
1 (Mauritius)
2
1
4
1
14
Although Hackett does have a unique aesthetic to a degree it is understood by the London made to measure review that they use an off the rack block from Mauritius that many other brands use. Another poor showing from a premium high street name that trades off their brand to sell an overpriced, underdeveloped MTM product. At £895 for a half canvas suit with a very basic Asian made fabric it is quite an exorbitant mark up.
24th
1 (£950)
3 (£1200)
2 (Half-Canvas)
1 (India)
1
1
4
1
14
Another English style made to measure operator based out of the city. They make using the same Yorkshire/India manufacturer that most English style tailors use. Similar price point as other tailors using this manufacturer, they suffered in the rankings due to their google reviews.
26th
4 (£750)
3 (£950)
1 (Fused)
1 (Turkey)
1
1
1
1
13
disappointing showing from Reiss, a high street name trading off their brand to over charge for a lacklustre MTM product, a common theme among high street brands that have chanced their hand at MTM