Savile Row Bespoke Academy

Savile Row Bespoke Academy (SRBA), which is located on the famous Savile Row, opened its doors to students on 8th 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.

SRBA course is a flexible modular programme and comprises four advanced study modules in pattern cutting, fitting and remarking; waistcoat making; trouser 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 Bespoke Tailor's Certificate from Savile Row Bespoke Academy.

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.

SRBA was founded by Andrew Ramroop OBE, Master Tailor and Director of Maurice Sedwell Ltd, bespoke tailors of Savile Row.

It 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 Golden Shears competition.