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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lara Owen

The evolution of Savile Row: from England’s old boys’ club to today

Here’s a history of the evolution of Savile Row (Alamy/PA) -

Savile Row has long been famed for its sharp sartorial tailoring, attracting customers from Laurence Olivier to King Charles III.

Located in London’s Mayfair, the short street has been dubbed the “golden mile of tailoring” since Henry Poole opened his tailor at No. 32 Savile Row in 1846.

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