The Huntsman
Bespoke Tailoring
In a world of fast fashion and fleeting trends, Huntsman stands as a quiet rebellion—a place where craftsmanship still reigns, and where a man’s suit is not merely worn, but lived in
Founded in 1849 by Henry Huntsman as a specialist in breeches and riding attire, the house began its journey on Bond Street before establishing its permanent home on Savile Row in 1919. Throughout the decades, Huntsman has tailored garments for an illustrious clientele—from Queen Victoria and Edward VII to Hollywood icons like Gregory Peck, who alone commissioned over 160 bespoke suits. Its rich history is stitched with the quiet confidence of craftsmanship that has never bowed to trend but shaped its own enduring silhouette.
At the heart of Huntsman’s bespoke language lies a distinct house style: a single-button jacket with a structured shoulder, slim waist, and subtly flared skirt—a silhouette inspired by equestrian tailoring yet elevated with the grace of eveningwear. It’s a cut that speaks of control, purpose, and discreet opulence.
The house is also celebrated for its exclusive cloths—bold checked tweeds, rare suiting fabrics, and revived archival designs such as Gregory Peck’s personal tweed—all meticulously woven in British mills. Every Huntsman suit requires more than 80 hours of handwork, following the time-honoured rituals of basted fittings, hand-padded lapels, and precision cutting.
While deeply rooted in tradition, Huntsman is not frozen in time. Its mission today is to redefine Savile Row for the modern gentleman—merging heritage with innovation, exclusivity with accessibility. Initiatives such as its digital cloth library (housing over 11,000 swatches), global trunk shows, and a New York pied-à-terre reflect a vision that extends beyond tailoring: a lifestyle of enduring taste and discreet luxury.
Huntsman’s modern ethos remains unwavering—every stitch a statement of integrity, every commission a testament to the individuality of its wearer.
Huntsman’s influence extends beyond the sartorial into the cultural sphere. The house famously inspired and served as the set for the Kingsman film series, introducing a new generation to the allure of bespoke tailoring. Documentaries, exhibitions, and its own book, Huntsman: Redefining Savile Row, further cement its place in both fashion and cultural history.
In a world of fast fashion and fleeting trends, Huntsman stands as a quiet rebellion—a place where craftsmanship still reigns, and where a man’s suit is not merely worn, but lived in. To enter No. 11 Savile Row is to step into a legacy of elegance, where garments are not just tailored, but composed with the gravity of art and the intimacy of tradition.
For the modern gentleman seeking a suit that embodies purpose, poise, and permanence, Huntsman is not simply a tailor—it is the embodiment of sartorial destiny.
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