Henry Poole & Co Savile Row Founders Exclusive Video Interview

An exclusive interview with founders of Savile Row- Henry Poole & Co

Brought together by Julija Hunt, FOXHUNT.

Film & Direction Micaela Alcaino

Henry Poole & Co was established in 1806 

15 Savile Row, Mayfair, London

In 1806 James Poole with his wife Mary started working as tailors stiching military tunics.

40 years later Jame's son Henry Poole started working on the family business and managed to become a celebrity tailor. He started to serve Emperor Napoleon III, Queen Victoria, King Edward VII. 

Savile Row in Maifair London is the last street in the city dedicated entirely to unique craft: 

male suit & elegance.

Henry Poole & Co was the first tailoring company to come to the row.

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