The Level 5 Diploma in Bespoke Tailoring was inaugurated 10 years ago by the Savile Row Bespoke Association who had developed the qualification as a modern-day alternative to the traditional apprenticeship. Su Thomas, director at the iconic organisation, said on the day: âA renaissance in… Read more
NOW LIVE: our Summer School is an intensive class for those wishing to learn from the best: draft the cutting pattern, cut and tailor a classic, fully bespoke jacket at Savile Row standard, the highest level in the UK. The course offers 150 hours of… Read more
*** The 2026 Kilt Making class is fully booked. We’ll announce dates for 2027 shortly *** Officially recognised as an endangered craft by the Heritage Craft Foundation, kilt-making is characterised by a set of unique hand skills that only few craftspeople master today. This summer,… Read more
Thinking of a professional career in bespoke tailoring, film or stage production or high end fashion? The Level 5 Diploma in Bespoke Tailoring (RQF) is the ultimate in UK tailoring training: developed by the Savile Row Bespoke Association and the UK Fashion and Textile Association,… Read more
I was intrigued to be invited to a chat with Steve Duke, BBC journalist and award-winning  podcaster on his show The Factory Next Door. He had already portrayed some of Britain’s greatest makers and producers, and was interested in the Tailoring Academy as the institution that… Read more
Victoria joined our class of 2022 with no formal previous experience, but a love for meticulous hand craft, a clear idea of what she wanted and determination to achieve that goal. Following her graduation, to nobody’s surprise, she signed with bespoke tailors Samuel Brothers, holders… Read more