MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
The Savile Row Bespoke Association’s Members adhere to an exacting, time honoured set of rules.
Full Savile Row Bespoke Association members shall fulfil the following criteria:
- Ensure their bespoke business is headquartered on or within 100 yards of Savile Row
- Create all, and make the majority of, their Savile Row bespoke garments on Savile Row and within the UK
- Make all Savile Row bespoke garments from an individually cut paper pattern that has been made by a Master Cutter trained to the standard required by the SRBA
- Ensure that production of all bespoke garments is supervised by a Master Cutter
- Employ at least one salaried apprentice cutter or tailor at any given time
- Typically create a two-piece suit with at least 50 hours of hand work
- Ensure an expert cloth consultant is present on the premises
- Offer the customer a choice of a least 2,000 fabrics
- Retain full customer records and order details
- Provide first-class after care for garments, including sponging, pressing, repairs and button matching
All Full Members are required to sign a code of conduct and ensure that they and their employees always act within the spirit of that code.
Associate Savile Row Bespoke Association members shall fulfil the following criteria:
- Fully support the goals and standards of the Savile Row Bespoke Association