The Pinnacle of Sartorial Excellence:
Training the Elite Tailors of the Future

The Savile Row Bespoke Academy (SRBA) is a tailoring school founded by Andrew Ramroop OBE, Master Tailor and Director of Maurice Sedwell, bespoke tailors of Savile Row.
    
The objective of the Academy is to protect, enhance and develop the value of bespoke tailoring by training aspiring tailors to the highest attainable standards.

The Academy, which is housed on the famous Savile Row, opened its doors to students in January 2008. It provides a unique opportunity for persons wanting to acquire the high level knowledge, skills and experience needed for employment in established tailoring houses around the world or to establish their own businesses.
    
The SRBA course is a flexible modular programme and comprises four advanced study modules in pattern cutting, fitting and remarking; trousers and waistcoat making; and coat/jacket making.

Upon completion of this training, graduates will have the skills needed to secure gainful employment in the tailoring sector, including on Savile Row. Students who complete all four modules are awarded a Diploma in Bespoke Tailoring and Cutting from the Savile Row Bespoke Academy.

The Academy's training is delivered by highly trained Master Tailors and focuses on the traditional methods of soft-structured hand-craft tailoring, and cutting and fitting in harmony with body shape for style, elegance and comfort.

The SRBA has developed its own industry benchmarks which cover the demanding and intricate handcraft skills required to achieve Savile Row's benchmark of excellence.

Andrew Ramroop has extensive knowledge and experience in teaching pattern cutting, fitting and tailoring having taught at the London College of Fashion for twelve years. He has received many coveted awards and accolades and, on multiple occasions his apprentices have won the prestigious Golden Shears competition.

Please visit savilerowbespokeacademy.co.uk for more information and applications.

Testimonials from SRBA Students

“I throughly enjoyed the 6 weeks of Summer Course. Having had very little experience in pattern making when the course began, I feel that I knew in confidence and acquired a broad skill set by the end of the course. I was particularly impressed by the quality of teaching, and way able to fully realise my potential and gain knowledge of pattern drafting and fitting during the six weeks. I would highly recommend the course and encourage anyone with an interest in bespoke tailoring.” - Verity Capstick (Summer Course 2023)

“This course has shown me my fault in suit making and design with this information. I feel I have grown speciality in my drafting and making skill.” - Lucas Anderson (Summer Course 2023)

“I really enjoyed seeing the standard of work that is being produced professionally, so, I am able to gain my skills and see where I am in my future profession. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in a career in bespoke tailoring.” - Gabriel V. Scherff (Summer Course 2023)

“My time as a student of the Savile Row Bespoke Academy’s ten-month programme was vital to my initial education in cutting and tailoring.  The staff are dedicated to teaching, in detail, all that is involved in bespoke tailoring to a high standard.  They are patient in answering every little question that students new to the skills ask, skilled in assessing the work and guiding students to the expected and desired result and efficient in managing the cadence of the learning process so that the maximum result is achieved in the ten-month programme. This is a programme that requires serious commitment, in order to gain the maximum benefit from every aspect of the teaching from cutting and striking patterns for a three-piece suit, through tailoring and finishing each piece.  If you work hard at the Savile Row Bespoke Academy, you will achieve the immense benefit of all the fine detail that they are ready to pass on to the new guard of cutters and tailors.” - Michelle Moseley (Full Time Course)

"You have helped me change my approach towards pattern cutting and fittings, now I am focusing more on the body shape and posture than the measurements," - Rahul Chibber, Co-founder Meraki Brothers, 2017.

"I truly treasure the wealth of knowledge you have imparted. In addition, immensely thankful to you for sharing your time, patience and love for the craft. I feel privileged to have trained under Professor Andrew Ramroop and highly recommend the course and hope to be mentored again soon" - Akshata Bhojania, Menswear Lifestyle Brand Mumbai, 2016. Read Akshata Bhojania's recommendation in full.

"The Academy has acted as a gateway into a world of craftsmanship that I never thought previously attainable, whilst arming me with the tools I need to make my way in it" - Paul White (Apprentice), 2012

"The buttonhole to me depicts what bespoke tailoring is all about - precision, correct tension, patience, beauty and a true sense of satisfaction when sewn correctly" –  Elizabeth Mair Clifford, 2012

"The Savile Row Academy has given me an excellent insight into the world of Bespoke Tailoring. It has helped me recognise and develop skills that I didn’t previously know that I had" – Richard Butler, 2012