Here are the best menswear shops in London, from the well-established tailors of Savile Row, to hidden independent shops of the East End, there's something for every wallet size and sartorial style:
Gieves & Hawkes
If you are looking for that iconic Savile Row tailoring you need not walk past No. 1. Here at Gieves & Hawkes headquarters you can get that classic bespoke suit worn by world leaders and fashion icons from around the globe. Various tailoring services are offered here, including bespoke, private tailoring, weddings, father and son afternoons, personal styling and ready to wear. Best For: That once-in-a-lifetime bespoke suit
Carnaby
Ok, this isn’t a shop, it’s a lot of shops, but Carnaby has been synonymous with cutting-end British fashion for decades and can be treated like one big open-air department shop. There is a fantastic selection of menswear, with a heavy focus on British classics like Ben Sherman, Barbour, Pretty Green and Paul Smith, as well as fresh designers Albam, Flying Horse Jeans and The Kooples. Best For: Quality British designers
Alexander McQueen
In 2012 the Alexander McQueen label launched its first full menswear shop, with ready-to-wear suiting and bespoke Savile Row tailoring downstairs. All the McQueen hallmarks can be seen in the collection, with the late designer’s attention to tailoring featured in a shop kitted out with animal claws, signature skulls and a brass spine clothes rail that runs the length of the shop. Best For: Unique pieces from one of the most famous labels around
Paul Smith
The godfather of British menswear, Paul Smith set the marker for what a men’s clothing shop should look like when he opened his flagship Floral Street shop in Covent Garden more than 30 years ago. Paul Smith has a full range of casual and formal pieces, all with the sort of flourishes which have maintained the brand’s popularity for three decades. Best For: Classic items with that iconic Paul Smith twist
Boxpark
A pop-up mall made up entirely of disused shipping containers: only in Shoreditch! Boxpark continues to grow in this trendy part of town, with a wide range of outlets. You won’t find any high-street names here but there are some favourite menswear brands, including Farah Vintage, Nordic Poetry and Replay. The food and drink options are pretty tasty too. Best For: That edgy, Shoreditch look
Dover Street Market
Located in upmarket Mayfair, just around the corner from the Ritz and Berkley Square, is Dover Street Market, a mini department shop focusing on high-end fashion and featuring some of the best menswear designs from around the globe. The stripped-back concept store stretches across six levels and is certainly more on the high-fashion scale than high-street. Best For: Designer pieces you can brag about
Burberry Flagship
Burberry can put a great deal of its resurgence down to this flagship shop on Regent Street, as the iconic British brand’s commitment to digital can be found in every corner of the shop. Brand innovations include Burberry Acoustic and 3D hologram runway shows, meaning the heritage brand continues to connect its commitment to craft with a pioneering approach to technology and digital media. Best For: Classic British craftsmanship
Marks and Spencer Flagship
M&S is an iconic British brand, and this Grade II listed flagship store at Marble Arch is the best place to go for those essential, high-quality items. This M&S shop is a one-stop-shop with a selection of menswear, including the classic cashmeres, footwear, toiletries and underwear, from ranges such as M&S collection, Savile Row Inspired suiting and the Autograph collection. Best For: Any essentials you left behind
Spitalfields Market
This market in the heart of East London is loaded with fantastic menswear. Head down to the Spitalfields Saturday Style Market, where you'll find original clothing, accessories and homewares from up to 60 independent designers. Spitalfields is also the home of All Saints, with the original store still located on Commercial Road. Finally, treat yourself to a haircut and wet shave at Murdock or Percy & Reed East. Best For: Vintage chic
