Benson & Clegg is one of those undiscovered gems in British menswear. Founded in 1937, today the company is a discreet Royal Warrant holding bespoke tailor on London’s Piccadilly Arcade.

The house’s Head Cutter is a warm-hearted craftsman called Oliver Cross, with one heck of a story tell. His route into bespoke tailoring is nothing if not conventional. He talks to Aleks about the 10 years it took to realise his dream, why Benson & Clegg is special, and how the brand is moving forward to connect with today’s bespoke consumer. This one’s a heart-warmer of an episode – we hope you enjoy.

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Show Notes

Oliver Cross — Instagram
Benson & Clegg — Website | Instagram

[04:24] The Beatles on Savile Row
[04:49] Dege & Skinner
[05:14] The London Cut by James Sherwood
[05:46] Chittleborough & Morgan
[07:42] David Walliams
[09:03] Inkberrow
[09:31] 2019 Golden Shears Awards
[10:49] Robinson Tailors, Alcester UK
[12:54] Davide Taub, Gieves & Hawkes
[12:55] Patrick Grant, Norton & Sons
[13:01] Terry Haste, Kent & Haste
[13:57] London College of Fashion (LCF)
[15:28] Simon Crompton of Permanent Style, HandCut Radio #001
[16:05] Laird Hatters
[17:23] Richard Anderson
[17:55] Meyer & Mortimer
[18:41] Malcom Plews
[25:20] Hawes & Curtis
[30:42] Fabio Attanasio’s Benson & Clegg Jacket
[45:22] Bob Dylan