A Gentleman's London, Episode Two: Dege & Skinner

A Gentleman's London follows The Rake's Editor-in-chief, Tom Chamberlin, on a journey of the great heritage brands and gentlemen’s destinations in Mayfair and St. James. In the second episode, he guides us through the historic premises of Dege & Skinner, unveiling the bespoke mastery that has defined sartorial excellence on Savile Row for over 150 years.
Videography: Hash Rifai, Public Members Club
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[@thom-bennett-tailoring]

It is sad that only two of the old tailors are still family-owned, my family's Savile Row tailoring business was sold off in the early 1980s, and I was only young at the time. As a tailor trained in civilian attire, I am always in awe of military tailoring, especially as you say the exquisite hand braiding. Beautiful work. Lovely walk-through, Tom. Thanks.

[@clangerbasher]

The plum suit in the thumbnail is fantastic.

[@barrywa39]

Brilliant video, and presentation Tom.

[@Willhomes71]

Thank you for this video. I had the pleasure of visiting Dege & Skinner last week and purchased two shirts. While it was my first visit to them or any other Saville Row shop, I felt very welcomed. And the quality and feel of their shirts astound me. I now cannot imagine wearing anything else for business wear. Might a bespoke shirt or suit be in the offing next time?

[@DegeandSkinner]

Thank you for taking the time to comment about our shirt service, here at Dege & Skinner

[@firminshepherd4834]

This is GOOD feedback! This tailor is now on my radar. Thanks to all!

[@Ecojock]

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights about Dege and Skinner. I had a wonderful time when I visited.

[@DegeandSkinner]

Glad you enjoyed coming to visit us here at Number 10 Savile Row

[@audemarspiguet4237]

Loving these series! Thank you, Tom

[@VictorineOtieno-sf2qz]

Extremly quality and luxe insights about best clothings, thanks to The Rake's.❤️

[@brendaflower7790]

All about quality and great British customer service and tradition.Perfect.

[@FunnyBunny-pd5xx]

No one does it better than the Brits. When our wonderful late Queen Elizabeth II was with us, it was EVERY President, Prime Ministers, Chancellor greatest honour of his/her life to attend a State Banquet. (Due to KC III recent diagnosis he has had to stay away from public engagements)

[@nolaabita]

Please add more history and what they are known for with regard to the consumer, house style, do you own anything from them, and notable clients. Thanks

[@kismit100]

Discretion

[@SanderBrusse]

Great series! Very happy to learn about the history and heritage. Very pleased to see this new breath of life in the form of quality content.

[@Stereophile11]

I've been waiting for a video like this, that showcases the styles and cuts of these London Tailors. Cheers.

[@piccalillipit9211]

*THIS GUY KNOWS HIS STUFF* you got a sub...!

[@jackruley4339]

enjoyed these so much I subscribed to the magazine. Keep it up!

[@tintobrass532]

Good taste and quality never goes out of style

[@stf648]

You look great in that beautiful burgundy suit.

[@brashers759]

As ever Tom, a great video! Love the little slip of the tongue at the end😆

[@MrLachlan09]

I can only ever dream of owning anything from Savile Row. Nevertheless I still try my best to dress like a gentlemen. Consequently, this series really gives an excellent insight into the code and details required to dress correctly.

[@Mojo-IRE]

These videos are great. I hope you get to visit the whole Row Tom.

[@tfchamberlin]

That’s the plan. Every spot I think you should know about.

[@keithgubbin2354]

Dege (pre amalgamation) built my uniforms in 1985, when Sandhurst cadets still had a healthy uniform grant. I ended up giving them to a London theatre as they were still as good as new 30 years later, but an amalgamation and labour government later were, by then, obsolete.

[@RayaneS]

Awesome videos. Where is the shirt you are wearing from? it is fabulous

[@smgreenartsprivate]

You should visit Pinsent Tailoring they too do historical period clothing for Men and Women. Glad these sort of clothing artisans are still around :) I had hoped we would see you in another type of suit but the colours look great on you :)

[@dominiquepierre-nina4581]

Love it, keep them coming. This is great insights for me as I am looking to get a Bespoke Suit made upon my next visit to London.

[@RichardEnglander]

My brother was in the Green Howards, and because it is a properly old regiment things were still done the old way, so his mess dress involved a handmade and embroidered waistcoat which was responsible for a huge chunk of the bill. Modern regiments have those things made by machine....

[@JC-kz3ut]

Tom is the epitome of "chap." I still don't believe he didn't serve. He would have fit fantastically in the Officers' Messes of regiments like the KRH.

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

Tom, what regiment is your tie?

[@henryarn]

your suit looks great but I'm from los Angeles and rarely see that level of dress. just wondering if your suit is comfortable setting down or is there a lack of mobility?

[@poorfordtransitowner1627]

Have a new subscriber

[@1stPersonStateConsciousness]

The Rake. That sounds like a tuff nickname tbh

[@SENEX12]

The old world is fading away, its only exists in the countryside - for now.

[@1220b]

I have you know this suit was cut by Hawks of Saville row.

[@leangrypoulet7523]

My regimental tailors. @therakemagazine Tom, a shame you didn't pick a Guard's 'Boating Jacket' as your study, an absolute corker of a jacket with bags of history and unique to the Guards. Perhaps something for a video of its very own? Love Frock Coat Order.

[@mikewinston8709]

James Blunt (correctly Blount) still owns his frock coat…..

[@tonyadeney1245]

waiting for roger moore to wander in .... bond james bond .. tick

[@NigelHyphenJones]

He did used to frequent Saville Row tailors in his retirement before he popped off…..

[@christianliechtenstein4879]

SIR? TOM CHAMBERLAIN IS JUST THE PERFECT PRESENTER FOR THIS TOPIC ! IS THERE ANY CHANCE HE IS DESCENDED FROM THE PRIME MINISTER?

[@hanktheblesseddeejay]

Their surnames are spelt differently, so I doubt it

[@ChristianDominicWindsor]

Yes, thank you ! I transformed him into Chamberlain myself

[@russcooke5671]

@@hanktheblesseddeejay😂😂😂😂😂😂 well spotted. He might be related to Richard chamberlain.

[@NigelHyphenJones]

To be frank, you really wouldn’t want to admit you were related to Neville Chamberlain anyway…..

[@russcooke5671]

@@NigelHyphenJones he should have changed his name to chamberpot 👌

[@jakecavendish3470]

He looks a lot like Sir Bernard Chumley (that isn't a criticism though, I love that character!)

[@russ9921]

Tom, is your own suit by KHL? It’s a lovely fit.

[@tfchamberlin]

Well spotted.

[@thatwhit1]

I bought my uniform from Dege…

[@iainsanders4775]

These 'amalgamations' are non-regiments. That's just fancy dress.

[@napoleonthe14th48]

Thank you

[@paulmcgee1867]

Princess Catherine ! 😂

[@BBob1]

You didn't know that? Try and keep up.

[@Grootman]

Wait, what did I hear? Abraham Lincoln was shot in 1965?

[@mLi75]

Ummm all this guy didn't say was "Quality Craftmanship and Design"

[@tfchamberlin]

I think you’ll find dear Kirby Allison says quality, craftsmanship and tradition.

[@mLi75]

​@@tfchamberlinBravo! You are indeed aware. How sweet.

[@Paddy3881]

It’s a coat because only potatoes wear jackets…….

[@thisoldcottage]

A ‘gentleman’ who wears his Roli on his right wrist……….think I’ll stay traditional, and wear mine on the left 😉

[@NigelHyphenJones]

Or even on the outside of your shirt cuff…..

[@diabeetus5052]

Hat regiments sadly

[@BBob1]

Comment by a muppet sadly.

[@diabeetus5052]

@@BBob1 get your faaackinn head down

[@diabeetus5052]

@@BBob1 nonce

[@steampunkvampyre]

Great but I would lose the horrible drum riff

[@alexrad9570]

Sleeves too long.

[@macgrawkate995]

Pompous snots like this still exist?

[@anttickwitty]

What’s pompous about wanting to be elegant and stylish? Perhaps you’d prefer we all wore tracksuits, flashed our tattoos and use a vape as a fashion accessory?

[@macgrawkate995]

@@anttickwitty Elegant is good. Stylish is good. But this bloke is just an inflated buffoon.

[@jacksonguillory8114]

​@@anttickwittynow that was a zinger!

[@DJL78]

This guy looks like a fired TV weatherman who diddles kids on the weekend.

[@daniell2217]

Very specific. I feel like you’d have to be either a fellow enjoyer of this pastime or a jilted and jealous kiddie to put such a fine point on it.

[@douglassmith9338]

@@daniell2217 That's not denying the comparison, just trying to fill the club with more members!

[@richoneplanet7561]

What a disgusting comment - are you serious man?

[@Pizdapie]

Where are miniature medals worn (position)on a black, peak lapel, single breast tuxedo? Thanks