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Boy Wanted on Savile Row: From Apprentice to Tailoring Icon - Hardcover

Boy Wanted on Savile Row: From Apprentice to Tailoring Icon - Hardcover

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by Timothy Everest (Author), Peter Brooker (Author)

From tailor's apprentice to fashion icon, discover the remarkable story of Timothy Everest's rise in the British fashion industry.

Boy Wanted on Savile Row charts the evolution of British tailoring over four decades, beginning in the 1980s with Tommy Nutter and the New Romantic club scene. Everest styled bands and pop stars before spearheading the 'Cool Britannia' generation and the New Bespoke Movement. With over 3,500 bespoke clients, including Tom Cruise, David Beckham, and Jay-Z, Everest turned to tailoring for James Bond and Mission Impossible films, creating iconic suits.

This revealing memoir offers insights into the world of bespoke tailoring and celebrity styling. It's for readers interested in:

  • The history of British fashion
  • The art of bespoke tailoring
  • The secrets of celebrity style
  • Entrepreneurship in the fashion industry
Discover how Everest became a tailoring icon, and join the club.

Author Biography

Timothy Everest MBE is one of British tailoring's biggest names. He has designed and made suits for some of the biggest names in film, TV, sport and entertainment.

Peter Brooker is the co-author of From Tailors with Love: An Evolution of Menswear Through the Bond Films and editor of the blog, vlog and podcast of the same name, which is dedicated to men's cinematic style
Number of Pages: 256
Publication Date: September 17, 2024
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