In the summer of 2019 Kirby Allison of The Hanger Project visited 11 Savile Row to spend the day with Head Cutter Campbell Carey to discover what makes bespoke a cut above the rest.
Kirby Allison is dedicated to helping the well-dressed acquire and care for their wardrobes while discovering the world of quality, craftsmanship, and tradition. A long-standing friend of Huntsman, Kirby’s philosophy is akin to our own; that the thoughtful investment in quality articles of clothing can yield a lifetime of enjoyment. You can discover more at www.kirbyallison.com
Campbell Carey, Huntsman Head Cutter
Huntsman Head Cutter welcomes Kirby Allison of the Hanger Project to 11 Savile Row to experience exactly how a bespoke garment is made. In an age of fast fashion, technological advances in machine tailoring, and made-to-order garments, Kirby came to find out what makes bespoke stand apart from other types of tailoring.
Spending the day with Campbell Carey, Kirby explores every aspect of how a Huntsman suit is made- from your first measurements in our legendary Kingsman fitting room, to where your garment gets sewn, pressed, and finished in the workshops of 11 Savile Row.
Perhaps you’re already familiar with the how’s of a bespoke garment, but in this exclusive footage, Campbell gives you the why’s, revealing the centuries-old practices and techniques handed down from tailor to tailor for generations, which makes each bespoke garment so special.
From boiler suits to business suits, velvets, flannels, and mohair, our Cutters and Tailors know how each cloth reacts differently to your body, which is why each garment made is a unique process, something that cannot be interpreted by a machine, or configured with any less than exact measurements.
And what about all of that handwork? Is it still relevant? Absolutely. From the workbenches of our tailors, Campbell shows Kirby why it makes all the difference.
But for those of you who have already enjoyed the Huntsman bespoke experience, you’ll already know there’s something more magical than just the stitching that goes into your garment. As Campbell explains “It is the soul of the garment.”
For a bespoke experience unlike any other, talk to our Client Managers now and visit us by appointment to begin your bespoke commission.