Founded in 1849, Huntsman has shaped the language of British tailoring for over a century and a half. From our home at 11 Savile Row, the house continues a tradition of craftsmanship that has defined generations of elegant dress. Each garment represents the quiet discipline of handwork, proportion and precision that sits at the heart of bespoke tailoring.

While Savile Row is synonymous with tailoring today, Huntsman’s origins lie in the world of equestrian sport. The house was originally established to create riding breeches and garments for Britain’s hunting and sporting aristocracy. These practical requirements shaped a distinctive silhouette that remains central to Huntsman’s identity today. Garments were designed for movement, durability and elegance both on and off horseback.

Over time, this equestrian heritage evolved into what is now recognised as the Huntsman house style. The signature one-button coat, with its strong shoulder, clean chest and long skirt, creates a striking yet balanced line. It is a silhouette that reflects both strength and refinement, remaining unmistakably Huntsman while adapting effortlessly to modern wardrobes.

The move to Savile Row in 1919 placed Huntsman at the centre of British tailoring. From this address, the house developed a reputation for precision cutting and discreet excellence. Royal warrants, international clientele and longstanding patronage from figures in politics, film and culture followed naturally, drawn by the house’s unwavering commitment to quality.

Throughout the twentieth century, Huntsman continued to refine its craft. Legendary head cutter Colin Hammick helped shape the modern interpretation of the Huntsman cut, bringing clarity and elegance to the silhouette that still defines the house today. His influence established the clean, confident proportions that have become synonymous with Huntsman tailoring.

Every bespoke garment begins with a cutter’s innate skill for interpreting form and shape. Patterns are drafted by hand, canvases are shaped and sewn by skilled tailors, and fittings allow each garment to be refined to the individual client. This process requires patience, experience and a deep understanding of cloth, balance and movement. The result is tailoring that feels both personal and enduring.

While Huntsman remains firmly rooted in bespoke tailoring, the house has evolved to offer a broader wardrobe for the modern client. Ready-to-wear garments, made-to-measure tailoring and carefully curated accessories allow the Huntsman aesthetic to extend beyond the fitting room, while maintaining the same principles of craftsmanship and proportion.

Today, Huntsman continues to serve an international clientele from Savile Row and through a global programme of trunk shows. Each commission reflects the same philosophy that has guided the house since 1849. Craftsmanship over haste, precision over excess and tailoring that is intended to be worn and appreciated for decades.

Huntsman’s presence in New York reflects the house’s longstanding relationship with an international clientele. Located on West 57th Street in Manhattan, the New York cutting room brings the traditions of Savile Row tailoring to one of the world’s great cultural capitals. 

Clients are able to experience the full Huntsman approach to bespoke tailoring while remaining connected to the house’s London workshops, where garments continue to be crafted and finished by hand. The space also serves as a gathering point for our U.S. trunk shows, client fittings and private appointments, strengthening Huntsman’s connection to its American clients while maintaining the same standards of craftsmanship established on Savile Row.

At Huntsman, the traditions of Savile Row are not preserved as relics of the past. They are practised daily in the cutting rooms and workshops that shape every garment. More than 175 years since its founding, the house remains dedicated to the enduring art of bespoke tailoring.