SAVILE ROW | A WALKING TOUR OF THE CAPITAL OF MEN'S STYLE

[@viclucyzia]

Saville Row nr 1 the walk just starts and we are welcomed already by a gentleman with a bowler hat! Only in London. At 9:26 I can't get over with that double breasted Grey suit!! A Huntsman suit is my dream. Beautiful walk. Thank you very much Ash.

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

Good spotting, I saw that too! Never see that in Auckland or Sydney etc!

[@RaoulKunz1]

Why thank you, now I'm near drooling over this suit again (9:26), already got a striped double breasted suit in navy when Kingsman came out!🤣 So many things I'd love to get... let's play the lottery, that's the most likely way to go shopping there without limits!😂 Thanks Ash! Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@minty448]

Is it a bowler or could it be a coke ?

[@viclucyzia]

@@minty448 a coke is a bowler. The name coke is given to the hat by the company Lock&Co. Town coke more precisely.

[@minty448]

@@viclucyzia I stand corrected.👍😀

[@bigbadbith8422]

Likely the greatest shirt ever seen on Saville Row!

[@KRW628]

Henry Poole made a dinner jacket for Edward 7th, but I think that was a photo of Edward 8th. (I won't tell Her Majesty if you won't).

[@mattw1876]

I love that you have the confidence to tour Savile row in..... A Hawaiian shirt!... Hat off to you, sir!.... Also Ash, being ex-job, I'm surprised you didn't mention the unusual fact that, tucked discretely away amongst the tailoring houses, is one of the largest metropolitan police stations. Strange, but true....

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Ash thank you for the tour of Savile Row. I always look forward to your videos. I thought you might be wearing a linen suit though. 😉. Still great content. Abercrombie & Fitch used to be a very high end outfitter and sold to people like Theodore Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway and Clark Gable. They went down hill after being bought by l believe the Gap. Cheers Ron

[@watchpuppy123]

Ash, what an amazing video! Thank you for such an enjoyable tour. The content on this channel just keeps getting better. All the best.

[@leonardgoffe7159]

You should do a show about the process for a first time Saville Row suit. Picking the fabrics, getting fitted, and the final results.

[@viclucyzia]

Check out Kirby Allison's chanel.

[@rhydh5014]

Hi Ash, Not clothing related - The Beatles had their Apple Corps H.Q. at 3 Saville Row and did their famous last ever live performance on the roof top at that address. Just a bit of trivia, whilst looking at the tailoring premises.

[@Agerskiold]

It’s truly a pleasure to watch these episodes Ash👌🏼 I’m just thinking when can I get to go there, soon I hope 👍🏼

[@anthonybee1981]

What an interesting and informative tour. I can only dream of affording a bespoke suit of this quality, but still very enjoyable to watch - thank you.

[@theedgeofbreakup5192]

Hey Ash, my wife and I are planning to visit next year. Any recommended B & B's or small hotels nearby where we could walk this part of the city? BTW, you've helped this working class guy look more sophisticated as I approach retirement!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Savile Row is really in the very heart of greater London, which is immensely expensive as regards to accommodation, I stay in an ex-servicemen's club (The Union JAck Club) some 1-mile away for very reasonable prices - if you have been in the military or emergency services the Union JAck Club is an amazing option.

[@theedgeofbreakup5192]

@@TheChapsGuide great info as I fall into the latter group!

[@cesarerossetti7004]

Savile Row e' la strada piu' affascinante del mondo , dove la parola " eleganza " e' presente in ogni suo angolo . Grazie per il video , completo e molto interessante .

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

I wonder if the tailors that I can just about remember in our towns and cities around the country could produce the bespoke stuff found in London now? My late dad told me it was common for most people, even the fairly poor to have a 'best suit' made... he said they literally only had a good suit and an old one for casual wear... and hand me downs. The prominent tailor in Swansea back then was Sidney Heath, I think they mostly sold off the peg with alterations but would have done bespoke I'd imagine. I picked up a cravat off ebay with a label from Sidney Heaths. The shop closed in the 70s or possibly very early 80s. Great video Alex. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

sorry, edit Ash.... Alex is another gent I subscribe to.

[@sackwhacker]

13:40 By Edward VII, I presume you mean Albert Edward who was Queen Victoria's son and had Henry Poole make a dinner jacket for stag affairs later to be known as the black tie dress code. The Duke of Windsor/Edward VIII is his grandson. (Would love to know who his tailor was!)

[@minty448]

Great video as always. I see on the sign for Chittleborough &Morgan there’s a reference to Tommy Nutter who was a celebrity tailor back in the 70s.

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

Saville Row. World's Tailoring Capital.

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

I reallt love this video, I've seen Savile Row "Google" street view, never live (sort of) like this video, I can now say to a friend while watching this video, "This is where this shirt came from!" P.s I Googled where my shirt was made, China to a very high standard what one would expect from Savile Row! I would one day like to see the SoHo place where you get your scaves and Pocket Squares from?

[@food2430]

8:24 I find this so gimmicky , just a bizarre way to hike up the price of the suits

[@tonydeltablues]

Was on the Row in May this year (I was at the World Shoe Trunk Show)! Was nice to go into Gaziano and Girling and see their shoes (yes, the only shoemaker on the Row). Was Surprised you didn't mention The Beatles connection to Savile Row - Apple Corps building at 3 Savile Row, the rooftop gig location. What I really like to see is the view below street level to the tailoring workshop - where the real work takes place. Whenever I'm in the capital - I walk down the Row 🙂 Tony

[@jamesheath2205]

Your pricing is completely wrong RTW starts at about £1200 M2M starts at around £4,000 Bespoke starts at £8,000 and goes up to about £20,000

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

Depends on the shop. I get my Savile Row suits for around 6000 lbs. From G&H and have never paid 8000 lbs for any of the suits I own from the Row. Most of this suits are Super 130 Holland &:Sherry fabric.

[@MrChunghau]

Hi Ash, thanks for the video. FYI its Cad and the Dandy not Candy

[@markwalsh6714]

A great video Ash. Enjoyed watching that Thankyou.

[@MonsieurRica]

Superb video! Thanks from Argentina!

[@mindsetmotivation9124]

This is one of the most interesting videos you've ever done I don't really follow your watch videos because I'm not much of a watch guy but I find this fascinating

[@marcusscrafton535]

But could you buy a shirt like that one on Saville Row?

[@RemyNiemand]

Nice touch Ash. Enjoyed this video tremendously.

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

Reme, you not the only one, me too!

[@Mitjitsu]

A bespoke suit can go upwards of £20k depending on the materials used.

[@stevensimm7961]

Dear Ash thank you for your Savile Row history lesson it was fascinating and enlightening . I especially liked your closing piece about the expense and the likely hood of us mere common folk ever commissioning such garments . The thing you have unlike some of your contemporaries is a realistic view of the world unlike some who were born to it or assumed it as if by some Devine right . I like you am on a sartorial trajectory that require thought patience and thrift I use a mixture of eBay , thrift shops and made to measure when I can afford such luxuries . I am extremely lucky in the fact I have s superb local tailor whom has helped me realise some of my sartorial goals . I hope this approach has made more aware of the difficulties of life and its struggles so that I may be a more sympathetic and Understanding human being .

[@1971irvin]

Nice video Ash. I must visit Savile Row when we are in London... 😉 And I liked The Kingsmen, fun action movies.

[@JMD1965]

Excellent video!! From Bond to the Beatles... Long live Savile and King's Row!!

[@kojiattwood]

Fantastic tour! Are you aware of any cross-pollination between the Row and Naples? I'm thinking specifically of the soft tailoring philosophy at Anderson & Sheppard--

[@TheChapsGuide]

Very possibly, the house styles are always entirely nuanced by the cutters and other staff, who often move from house-t-house as their careers progress.

[@noble_wolf]

A fascinating insight into (what is for many of us) a different world. "One day", I keep telling myself. As an aside, I was in London less than a couple of weeks ago, and had a stroll around Jermyn St (to top up some shaving creams etc) - I have to say, the levels of service were outstanding, and if someone isn't too busy they do enjoy a chat (to the point I had to excuse myself as my wife had wandered off lol), despite me being very casually dressed on a hot & humid day.

[@RobinsWatchJourney]

Enjoyable and informative tour. Thanks Ash.

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

Hello Ash! I have just catch up with this little gem today, seven months after it was made. I was shocked when I heard you say that the future of "Gieves & Hawkes" was in jeopardy, I looked for un update and I found that in late November 2022, the Fraser Group rescued "Gieves & Hawkes". I must carry on buying lottery tickets! Just a question, the place looks almost deserted. did you film this video on a Saturday or Sunday? I was expecting to see lots of impeccably dressed men walking about but it did not happen. Thank you very much for the tour! Regards!

[@kevinhoughton9134]

Great vlog Ash, I really enjoyed the Jermyn Street one you did as well. Would love you to go into the shops and see the clothing on display and maybe talk to the staff.

[@iansoutryer3189]

Ash, thanks very much for the video. That was so enjoyable!

[@jeffhreid]

Wears Hawaiian shirt to your Savile Row, cheeky buggar.

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

Update- Geives had been rescued by a UK store tycoon. They will be around for a long time.

[@voilatc1619]

I often take a stroll down Savile Row and it was really interesting to hear the background stories of many of these tailors. I have to wonder how these establishments will evolve to serve the ever more casual way people are dressing now. You already see more casual styles of footwear, such as sneakers, in the windows of many traditional Northampton based shoe shops.

[@robo2606]

If I win Euromillions we'll shop together for a bespoke suit and don't worry about the price 😎

[@viclucyzia]

Kindly take me along with you Sir. I would be eternally grateful.

[@TheChapsGuide]

That a deal!

[@raul_e]

2:17 I think t's incredible to randomly see a man wering a bowler hat nowadays...

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

I didn't expect to see a Gentleman wearing a bowler's hat. Interesting.

[@arthurmouradyan2446]

can’t believe you just walked past Drake’s like that 😢

[@mindsetmotivation9124]

I like this, this is pretty interesting

[@guitarplayer5611]

Incredible heritage!

[@spsmith1965]

This is awesome. Thanks very much for this.

[@johnbacon4997]

Wow, a Tailoring House that is 5 years older than the US.

[@PabloTBrave]

Cutters cut cloth , and usually measure the client , tailors sew the cloth , that shot was of a cutter

[@MikeB071]

Thanks for the walking tour, Ash! Everything will look familiar to me when I go to be fitted for my first Henry Poole suit! (Well, I can dream, anyway...)

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

@Viewer8086- just go for it my friend! You will never regret it. Actually Poole is reasonable in regards to the othe SR tailors. About $5600.

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

I was so positievly shocked when I saw the amazingly dressed chap with his kid.

[@stephenlydon8607]

Interesting story about the Tuxedo.

[@mindsetmotivation9124]

Definitely motivated me to go to England someday

[@arthurford829]

Cad and the Candy… hahaha… sorry about that Ian and James.

[@petersturch5834]

It’s called Cad and the Dandy not Candy…..

[@chriscrowe9676]

Loved the video, was concerned about the kid tailing you though 😆 hope he just wanted to be on KZbin and that's all

[@TheChapsGuide]

That’s my son.

[@tonywaters737]

Excellent! Thanks Ash.

[@davey2363]

Skinner is a far from pleasant man……

[@leofeldhas5117]

I would love to see a video about Cordings on Picadilly..is it still owned by Eric Clapton ?

[@TheChapsGuide]

He does still own part of it.

[@pasquale78]

I really like the concept of this video. I live in Holland, so I can’t just go. Maybe I’ll visit England/London next year. Thank you Ash, good sir, for showing us.

[@petervan7372]

13:10 Bundy's trashed the store during their London trip in married with children

[@jazzman1626]

He got barred for insulting a.fat woman 😂😂😂.

[@danbee415]

I have an amazing Cad Dandy bespoke tweed suit. Fitted me perfectly, it was in a green grass coloured tweed suit, with really vibrant purple paisley lining and purple glencheck pattern on the body. The couple who bought it originally for a wedding had it for sale. I bought it for £200 and paid £30 for the alterations. My favourite suit in my wardrobe, I sometimes wear the jacket on its own. Got peak lapels too.

[@claeseliasson3593]

Very interesting! Thank you so much!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garydworshak5329]

Aloha from Honolulu! Great tour! Satisfied much of my long time curiosity (ever since I heard Sean Connery say “from my tailor on Saville Row” in Dr. No). Also appreciated seeing an Aloha Shirt strolling down Saville Row!😁Thank you!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

Ironically, Connery was sent to Turnbull & Asser on Jermyn Street to get suits ( definitely for shirts) for 007 films. also Conduit Street... there was a style called Conduit cut, but I can't really comment on it further.

[@tonywirth6722]

Indeed, nice shirt, Ash!

[@barrywa39]

Another excellent video. I share your enthusiasm for Joe Morgan. I've seen quite a few videos featuring him, and he is a remarkable gentleman, very humble, with no ego. The stitched linings of his coats are a work of art.

[@jonswinfield9336]

I’ve watched a number of your videos now and I’m really enjoying them Unfortunately I got rid of my large collection of ties as I thought I’d never need them again Now I realise it was a terrible mistake Can I find replacements nowadays? No I can’t I watch period films and tv shows and see styles and patterns I had there But I wonder if you might have any advice where to get a broad selection I’m not going to be able to afford anything from Germaine street or Saville row but I’m determined to wear smart clothes, shiny shoes and a tie etc Do you have a video about ties ?

[@TheChapsGuide]

I am working on one for the future at the moment, but my advice is to stalk Ebay. I buy numerous, amazing ties on that site for pennies. Worth having a look.

[@jonswinfield9336]

@@TheChapsGuide Thanks for the reply I assume you meant second hand/ used ties on eBay as I found new and varied patterns to be limited Bring back Tie Rack

[@Ayztv]

Love the c&m cut too

[@MrWansty]

thanks for the tour ash

[@realwarriorscholar]

Thank you for the walking tour Ash! I've always wanted to visit London and didn't know the tailors where visible in the basement shops. Very interesting.

[@jayess8714]

Great vid!

[@krystjanchanerley9288]

Nice shirt

[@jeffhreid]

Very interesting, did not know they sold off the peg . That’s tempting

[@johnacteson5503]

Another excellent video. Oh to have a few extra pounds in the bank,lol.

[@chrishoyt7548]

Thank you Ash, loved it! Starlight

[@flasherol3764]

I enjoy your days out in London. Amazing experience.

[@MisterKnightly]

That shirt of yours is fantastic, sir. Also, pleased to see a man with a bowler hat.

[@ktsg5738]

Wonderful video, keep up the good work, Ash!

[@markoliver9581]

Thanks Ash great history lesson it tailoring for us there 😁

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

😃♥

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

I noticed a man (dad pushing a stroller) wearing a Pin-stripe suit and a bowler hat! Light is OK , Auto-While balance on helps!

[@williamcreitz7759]

Excellent tour of Savile Row. We just returned from a trip to London and took the same walk. What great memories!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@silasmoser301]

Where do you get your Hawaiian shirts?

[@TheChapsGuide]

That one is from Next. Nothing special, but I really liked the colours.

[@silasmoser301]

@@TheChapsGuide Thank you!

[@oliver1965]

Ash- quite interesting. Get going 🚀

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

Have you made a video tour of German Street?

[@viclucyzia]

Haven't heard of it in London but there is a video of Jermyn Street if that's what you mean.

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

@@viclucyzia Yes, I live about 26 hours by plane (Te Kuiti New Zealand) I don't know London that well, I have heard of thread & Neddle Street!

[@viclucyzia]

@@jonathonshanecrawford1840 😀

[@amcluesent]

Is it like Rolex ADs where you have to buy off the peg to build up a relationship, before getting on the list for a bespoke?

[@viclucyzia]

I don't think so but if you pop in in jeans and tshirt for sure they will first like to know if you have the means before even discussing. The way to bespoke is well shone in the Kirby Allison chanel.

[@RateMyRestaurantYEG]

A bit ironic that you're showing us Saville Row while dressed in that shirt lol Cheers

[@TheChapsGuide]

30+ degree C, needs must!

[@harrywhiting1307]

I am afraid it would be hard to find a true bespoke suit on the row for 4000 quite honestly.

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

Henry Poole is close @4816 pounds.

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

Quick question, single or double vent, which is better quality?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Double

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

@@TheChapsGuide Sorry to bother you, I know this question has nothing to do with Savile Row walking tour, did you receive my Email about my problem shoes (picture)?

[@themoderndandy713]

Single vents were originally designed for horse riding. Neither is better quality, per se, but most traditionalists prefer double (though it shouldn't really be a make-or-break when buying a suit).

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

@@themoderndandy713 I believe single vented jackets are cheaper to make, while double vented cost more?

[@admiralcraddock464]

These days you can get exception quality at "reasonable" prices outside Savile Row as rents are far lower. Also there is the fact you will be paying a large premium just for label inside the jacket

[@verykeen2please]

very interesting tour

[@steveg9744]

This is an amazing channel. Thank you for sharing this rare insight. ✅👍

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@cyrilhudak4568]

Is it true that in some shops, you need to be recommended by a current customer to purchase a bespoke suit from them?

[@TheChapsGuide]

It may help, but money does the talking here.

[@regsantotomas]

Thanks!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Thanks REg, much appreciated

[@jchong416]

Great video

[@mindsetmotivation9124]

Dude in the top hat looked sharp

[@velviaman3206]

Never noticed him. We call it a tile hat where I live.

[@raul_e]

It's a bowler, not a top hat.😂