The Journal

We Are Reopening

We are delighted to tell you that we will be reopening our Piccadilly Arcade store and tailoring lounge on Monday 15th June 2020 at 11am - and we can’t wait to welcome you back. 

The New London Cut

It’s an interesting time to be a bespoke tailor in Britain’s capital. The world is getting more casual, and the conventional business suit is looking increasingly less relevant. Rents are rising ac...

Spear's Magazine: The Collar of Money

OLIVER CROSS IS on his knees, adjusting the hem of my trousers, when I ask him about the Prince of Wales, for whom he recently made a tail coat. He gets up, strokes a strand of hair behind his ear,...

A GUIDE TO SHELF-ISOLATION

From classic 1st editions to the best new releases, we spoke to the team at London's oldest bookshop, Hatchards, for their recommended literary picks to settle down with during lockdown.

A Gentleman's Guide to Skincare

With mass confinement still underway and no sign of it ending any time soon, it would be easy to let one’s standards slip. Indeed, at the beginning of lockdown it was a bit of a boon - particularly...

How To Care For Your Suit

A tailored suit is one of the biggest purchases a gentleman can make. And, given the right care and attention, a well-made suit can serve its wearer for years. As such, it shouldn’t be viewed as a ...

Triumph In The Face Of Adversity

A born leader, destined for greatness. Accolades one often associates with histories great leaders. But in King George VI's case, nothing could have been further from the truth. Shy, stuttering and...

The Guide To Working From Home

While we have every intention of completing our to-do list over the coming weeks and months, for many professionals, adapting to the challenges of working from a newly improvised work space can pro...

A Message From Benson & Clegg

As the situation surrounding COVID-19 changes daily, and with the welfare of our customers and employees of paramount importance, we wanted to bring you up to speed with the changes that are taking...

Harry's Story

This month, we had the privilege of welcoming to the store Rosie Ellerby and Mel Stockdale, granddaughters of our company founder, Harry Benson. We discussed his colourful life in tailoring, the ri...