Meyer & Mortimer

Meyer & Mortimer is a British bespoke tailoring house with one of the oldest pedigrees on Savile Row. The modern company traces its heritage to the 1790s, when Jonathan Meyer, a tailor from Austria, established a tailoring and military outfitting business at 36 Conduit Street, at the north end of Savile Row. Around the same time, the Mortimer family in Edinburgh specialised in military outfitting, supplying officers with swords, ceremonial dirks and firearms. The oldest surviving company ledger records tailoring orders from 1809 to 1824, including entries for The Prince Regent (later King George IV) and leading aristocrats and military commanders. Another handwritten notebook lists orders taken by Meyer's firm during the Waterloo campaign. During the London Blitz of World War II, the original home at 36 Conduit Street was destroyed, with the catastrophic loss of most of the company's historical archive except for the ledger. After the war, the company relocated to No 6 Sackville Street, virtually an extension of Savile Row. It is now located at Ormond House, 3 Duke of York Street, London. A notable early client was the legendary dandy George "Beau" Brummell, who set new standards of correct dress for gentlemen; at the beginning of the 1800s, Meyer worked with Brummell on an innovative design for trousers that saw a loop worn underneath the foot to keep the legs pulled tight and neat. Meyer & Mortimer makes beautiful clothes to the highest standards of Savile Row bespoke tailoring. With an understanding of modern lifestyles and contemporary styling, its highly skilled team of craftspeople create garments using techniques honed over its 200-year history. The unfailing quality of its work has won the accolade of a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King. Every piece of bespoke tailoring that leaves the workshop is unique, having been measured, cut, sewn and finished by hand to each customer's exact specifications using the finest cloths, linings, trimmings and buttons. Meyer & Mortimer is a founding member of the Savile Row Bespoke Association, which sets exacting rules for the tailoring elite of London's historic Mayfair district. It creates tailored garments to this standard: from fine business suits to elegant white tie outfits; immaculate morning dress to stylish sports jackets and casual trousers. Alongside its bespoke service, it offers a Semi-Bespoke range of garments and sells accessories (ties and braces) both in store and online. The company is led by directors Brian Lewis and Paul Munday, and works with independent shirtmaker Sean O'Flynn.

Meyer & Mortimer has one of the oldest pedigrees among the Savile Row fraternity. The modern company traces its heritage back to the 1790s when Jonathan Meyer, a tailor from Austria, established a tailoring and military outfitting business at 36 Conduit Street, at the north end of Savile Row. Around the same time in Edinburgh, the Mortimer family was specialising in military outfitting, supplying officers with swords, ceremonial dirks and firearms. Many Mortimer weapons remain in existence. The oldest surviving company ledger lists customers and their tailoring orders from 1809-1824. Included in its beautiful hand-written copy plate script are entries for The Prince Regent, later King George IV, and leading aristocrats and military commanders of the day. Another precious and unique handwritten notebook lists the tailoring orders taken by Meyer's firm as he followed the British forces in the Waterloo campaign. Then, as now, good tailors travelled to serve their customers. During the London Blitz of World War II, Meyer & Mortimer's original home at 36 Conduit Street was destroyed with the catastrophic loss of most the company's historical archive, except for the ledger. After WW2 the company relocated to No 6 Sackville Street, which is virtually an extension of Savile Row. Now, Meyer & Mortimer is located at Ormond House, 3 Duke of York St, London. A notable client from the early days was the legendary dandy George "Beau" Brummell, who set new standards of correct dress for gentlemen. At the beginning of the 1800s, Meyer worked with Brummell on an innovative design for trousers, which saw a loop worn underneath the foot to keep the legs pulled tight and neat. Meyer & Mortimer makes beautiful clothes in the highest standards of Savile Row bespoke tailoring. With an understanding of modern lifestyles and contemporary styling, its highly skilled team of craftspeople create garments using techniques honed over its 200-year history. The unfailing quality of its work has won it the accolade of a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King. Every piece of bespoke tailoring that leaves the workshop is unique, having been measured, cut, sewn and finished by hand to each customer's exact specifications using the finest cloths, linings, trimmings and buttons. Meyer & Mortimer is a founding member of the Savile Row Bespoke Association, which sets exacting rules for the tailoring elite of London's historic Mayfair district. It is to this standard that it creates tailored garments: from fine business suits to elegant white tie outfits; immaculate morning dress to stylish sports jackets and casual trousers. Alongside its bespoke service it offers a Semi-Bespoke range of garments and sells accessories (ties and braces) both in store and online.

• 2019

  Filming of 'A Day in The Life of a Mayfair tailor' featuring directors Brian Lewis and Paul Munday.

• 1945

  Company relocates to No 6 Sackville Street after World War II.

• 1940

  Original home at 36 Conduit Street destroyed during the London Blitz; most historical archive lost.

• 1815

  Meyer's firm follows British forces during the Waterloo campaign, taking tailoring orders.

• 1809

  Start of the oldest surviving company ledger, recording orders from 1809 to 1824.

• 1790

  Jonathan Meyer establishes a tailoring and military outfitting business at 36 Conduit Street, London.

Savile Row bespoke tailoring house with a Royal Warrant and over 200 years of heritage, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary styling.

• Bespoke suits

• White tie outfits

• Morning dress

• Sports jackets

• Casual trousers

• Semi-Bespoke range

• Ties

• Braces

1. 1Meyer & Mortimer official websitemeyerandmortimer.com
2. 2Meyer & Mortimer's Long History Around Savile Rowmeyerandmortimer.com
3. 3The History of the Suit Part 1meyerandmortimer.com
4. 4Wikidata: Meyer & Mortimerwikidata.org