History of the special line Savile Row : Exclusive: a hearty hello to JP Hackett's new bespoke townhouse on Savile Row JP Hackett's fresh bespoke townhouse on Savile Row is your go-to destination for classic menswear and opened just in time for its brand new collection. Here's everything you need to know...Savile Row slots nicely into the idealised aesthetic of a classic British Christmas. Georgian townhouse after Georgian townhouse, jazzy tailoring display after jazzy tailoring display - there's an undeniable spirit to London's most famous suiting street that makes us want to throw on our finest overcoats and embark on a festive stroll. When it's this cold outside, though, we'd advise mixing your meandering with an interior exploration of one or two of its finest residents - and you could do worse than start with JP Hackett's brand new tailoring townhouse at No.14. JP Hackett is no stranger to elegance. Since its inception at the hands of Jeremy Hackett in 1983, the house has grown to be one of England's most acclaimed tailoring labels, and for good reason. Offering the perfect balance of formal evening suiting (we could never say no to one of their sumptuous velvet dinner jackets) and everyday garb (the denim shirts and wool coats are second to few), the brand has become a byword for British style in just a few short decades. This new Savile Row flagship, however, is more concerned with the former than the latter category- and there's a specific focus on bespoke tailoring. Of Course.Spread across four stories of a Grade II-Listed Georgian property (the former home of that other Savile Row stalwart Hardy Amies), the new store is full to bursting with dedicated craftspeople. Which is unsurprising, given that each bespoke suit takes some 80-hours to hand-cut, canvas and complete. Hackett bases the design of its bespoke suits on two distinct tailoring blocks: the Duke and the Windsor. The Duke is more of a classic, boasting a firm chest canvas and roped shoulders, while comfort is key for the Windsor, blending lightweight canvassing with a softer shoulder.And though the focus might be on bespoke right now, Hackett will introduce a ready-to-wear collection early next year. As for the store's design? Put it this way: Oscar Wilde would feel right at home. The brand's founder, Jeremy Hackett, has partnered with respected British architect and interior designer Ben Pentreath for the townhouse's makeover, and the pair have been sure to keep as many period-correct features as possible. The 17th-century chandeliers have been maintained, as have the original fireplaces. There are also modern brass display units, re-creations of 19th-century wallpapers and a casual cocktail bar (which we'll be visiting). Of the opening, Pentreath says, “It’s been an invigorating experience working with Jeremy and the Hackett team, breathing new life into the fabled interiors of No14 Savile Row, one of the most beautiful early-Georgian townhouses I’ve seen in London. We’ve all had a shared intuitive sense as to the right approach to the restoration and I’ve loved weaving in layers of history, redecorating with colours and materials that complement the Georgian interiors, but that also reflect Hackett’s contemporary British identity. If only these walls could talk.” |