The government has now implemented a package of measures to help businesses throughout the coronavirus crisis. These measures include a three-month rent moratorium for retailers, support in paying employees’ wages and a 12-month business rates holiday. Full details can be seen here. A scheme to help the self-employed (of which there are many on Savile Row) was also unveiled yesterday. …

UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is preparing a series of guides to assist companies during the coronavirus outbreak. The first guidelines relate to sick pay and employment and can be read here. In another development relating to the coronavirus outbreak, Savile Row landlord The Pollen Estate has decided to postpone the Savile Row Concours classic car rally, which was …

We would like to assure everyone that the Savile Row Bespoke Association and each of its members are following the coronavirus (COVID-19 virus) situation closely and are taking every precaution possible to ensure the wellbeing of our customers. Each of our members are adhering to government advice regarding the virus and, at present, are open for business as usual. You …

Two fine examples of the long-lasting qualities of the best bespoke tailoring featured on the latest series of BBC1’s the Antiques Roadshow in the form of a pair of naval jackets (one of them is pictured, right) which were made for King George VI by Savile Row Bespoke Association member Benson & Clegg. King George VI enjoyed a close relationship …