When was Savile Row built and who gave it its name?
Savile Row emerged from the earth between 1731 and 1735 as part of a grand development project. Lady Dorothy Savile, wife of the 3rd Earl of Burlington, gave her name to this new thoroughfare.
Questions about Savile Row
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What historic events occurred at 3 Savile Row during the late 1960s?
Apple Corps moved into 3 Savile Row in July 1968 and recorded Let It Be there before a new studio opened in 1971. The final live performance known as the rooftop concert took place on the 30th of January 1969.
Who created the dinner jacket and when did tailors first operate on Savile Row?
Henry Poole is credited with creating the dinner jacket when he made a smoking jacket for Edward VII in 1860. Tailors began doing business in the area around 1790 first in Cork Street then by 1803 directly on Savile Row itself.
Which organizations established headquarters at No. 1 Savile Row during the 19th century?
The Royal Geographical Society established its headquarters at No. 1 from 1870 to 1912. From this location, significant British explorations to Africa and the South Pole were planned.
When did the New Bespoke Movement begin and who are its key figures?
Alison Hargreaves coined the term New Bespoke Movement to describe this collective effort which peaked in 1997 when all three appeared together in Vanity Fair magazine. Ozwald Boateng, Timothy Everest, and Richard James broke away independently to revitalize bespoke style.