Henry Poole & Co.: The First Tailor of Savile Row

Henry Poole & Co. is the founding tailor of Savile Row and has been dressing the world's most important men and women for over two centuries. This book profiles sixty iconic customers, including artists and writers, financiers, and Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, and offers a unique window into an establishment at the heart of 19th- and 20th-century public life. Illustrated with historic portraits and atmospheric photography, it is essential reading for anyone interested in Savile Row, the relationship between power and being well-dressed, and the evolution of style.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2019
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Henry Poole & Co., the esteemed founding tailor of Savile Row, has been dressing the world's most influential men and women for over two centuries. Their craft of bespoke tailoring has been meticulously documented through the generations, preserved in a comprehensive set of ledgers. In this captivating account, author Sherwood delves into the lives of six remarkable customers, both men and women, who have left their mark on the prestigious establishment. Each client is profiled, showcasing their signature garment and the connections they shared with Henry Poole & Co. From artists and writers like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Wilkie Collins to financiers J.P. Morgan and Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, this book offers a unique window into an institution that played a central role in 19th- and 20th-century public life.

Illustrated with historic portraits and atmospheric photography of the premises as they exist today, this intimate glimpse into the private lives of some of history's most influential figures is a must-read for anyone interested in Savile Row, the relationship between power and being well-dressed, and the evolution of style.

Weight: 1238g
Dimension: 265 x 212 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500021958