A luxurious yet intimate store has stood the test of time on Water Street, dressing titans of the film and business industry for a decade.
Signature Bespoke is the passion project of Mo Adass, a tailor, who has established the business as a firm favourite among the rich and famous. The designs, usually made in the workshop on site, are created with a devoted attention to detail, ensuring classic wardrobe pieces that will last.
After stepping inside the quaint shop, you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd stepped back in time. Water Street is home to a number of new restaurants, bars and businesses, with Signature Bespoke offering a taste of old fashioned charm and showmanship.
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Down a small staircase that's hugged by a plush red runner and gold trims, it's a soothing sanctuary just a stone's throw away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city centre, and the vibrant action of the nearby docks.
The fixtures and furnishings are retro and stylish, with sumptuous leather chesterfield sofas and solid wood furniture. There's nods to the techniques employed by the tailors littered throughout the décor, with one wall display comprising cotton and scissors arranged around a mannequin with an incomplete blazer to show the stages of its development.
Founder Mo Adass was trained by Italian Canali and has worked for a number of haute couture designers during his career, including Giorgio Armani, Dolce and Gabbana, Tom Ford and Louis Vuitton.
With a conspiratorial smile, Lebanon-born Mo told the ECHO it was family - and, more accurately, "a Scouse woman" that brought him to Liverpool. After working all over the world, in cities including Dubai, London and Milan, the tailor and businessman has made Liverpool his home.
Appointment-only Signature Bespoke, based at India Building, is a business committed to offering its clientele a bespoke and "quality" experience. It's been in operation for 10 years, with Mo spotting huge development and progress during his tenure on Water Street.
Speaking to the ECHO, Mo, whose father is also a tailor, said: "The street was empty when we first came here - even the India Building was empty. I've seen big change. We are working hard to keep it up and especially since covid - it affected loads of businesses.
"It has affected us but the quality and the client quality has not changed - we lost some clients but we kept some because we work with very individual and high network clients. When you have a business that makes things well and builds on quality, it takes more than covid to knock it down.
"Our clients love our cut and they support us because they see a different level. We're taking [Signature Bespoke] to Dubai, Saudi Arabia and we're hoping to take it to New York - it's a brand. We're not the ordinary tailor."
Mo was quick to praise the city and its welcoming nature. He said: "Liverpool has connections and the people who have lived and been raised here become worldwide achievers and adventurers. It's a beautiful city."
The brand specialises in luxurious bespoke suits, and has amassed an army of fans. On its official Instagram account, it boasts more than 107K followers, while celebrity clients include Tony Bellew, Jamie Carragher, Jordan Davies and more.
Mo explained: "[We dress] footballers, boxers, business owners - they see themselves in a Signature Bespoke suit that complements their life and style. They're not short of cash but they choose Signature Bespoke.
"It's a gentleman's look rather than high fashion. We have the best fabric in the world and we're very proud to have it in Liverpool. We're the only shop outside of London to shop some of the very high luxurious fabrics."
That devotion to luxury and quality comes at a cost, with prices starting from £2,500. It takes around six weeks to make a custom suit, and the business continues to grow.
Mo added: "I travelled the world to create something nice and we love Liverpool. I'm so lucky to have my flagship in Liverpool. My vision to have a tailor shop was also to connect with the people of the city - and they support us."
Signature Bespoke can be found at 31 Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0RR. For more information, click here.
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