“Will I get out of prison in time for the fashion show?” Talking Suits with The Godfather of Soho and Tailor to the Stars, Mark Powell

In this episode of Pints of View, Gary Goldsmith talks to Bespoke Suit Tailor Mark Powell. They discuss Mark's long career as a bespoke tailor in London's Soho district starting from the 1970s. Mark gives a history of how he got into tailoring and opened his first shop in 1985. He went on to establish his workshop and tailor custom suits, gaining famous clients like Bradley Wiggins and Martin Freeman.

Mark shares snippets from his decades working as a tailor in Soho, including stories from tailoring celebrities and designing influential suits. He also offers his perspective on how the fashion industry has evolved and the current state of bespoke tailoring.

In this episode you will hear:

• Mark's journey from getting into tailoring to establishing his business
• Famous clients he has tailored for over the decades
• Stories from a vibrant period of tailoring in Soho
• Details about suits he designed and their influence
• Mark's thoughts on the changing fashion industry and tailoring today

While you’re here, check out Mark’s website and get your very own bespoke tailored suit: https://www.markpowellbespoke.co.uk/7

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