Norton & Sons

Since 1821, Norton & Sons has been an established bespoke and made-to-measure tailor, making it one of the oldest on the row. Founded by Walter Norton and originally located on the Strand, the business flourished, and in 1859 then ‘Guv’nor’ George James Norton was granted the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his services to tailoring. In the 1860s, Norton & Sons moved to Savile Row to join the ranks of tailors in what was to become the home of bespoke clothing.

It has been cutting and sewing the finest bespoke garments for the world’s most discerning customers for 200 years. The house cut is softer in the shoulder, a close chest with a nipped-in waist and slight skirt. To this day, Norton & Sons is proud to say that its skilled tailors hand cut and sew its bespoke garments in its 16 Savile Row workspace.

Norton made a name for dressing sportsmen and adventurers such as Sir John Blashford-Snell, Henry Stanley and Lord Carnarvon, who was wearing a Norton & Sons suit when he opened Tutankhamun’s tomb. Norton & Sons has made more bespoke clothing for demanding circumstances than anyone else. The Norton & Sons name has only ever been attached to the finest tailored clothing. It has no licences anywhere and has just one address; 16 Savile Row.