Maurice Sedwell on Savile Row,
Our History
Maurice Sedwell on Savile Row, Our History
Maurice Sedwell was established in Fleet Street, London in 1938. The house went on to win the Gold Medal from the Tailor and Cutter Academy, competing against the finest tailors in the country. In 1963 the house moved to Savile Row. In 1988, Andrew Ramroop OBE acquired the business, becoming the first Black owner on Savile Row. He has led the house ever since. Politicians, captains of industry, and clients from across the world come to The Studio at 9-10 Savile Row knowing they will leave dressed to their own measure.
In 1994 Maurice Sedwell Ltd. expanded into elegant, larger premises at No 19, in response to the increasing demand for our services. We are justifiably proud of our hard-earned reputation for excellent client care. Our precise, all-round service and meticulous attention to detail is what endears us to our clients, many of whom return time and time again.
Our commitment to the ideals of exacting craftsmanship coupled with customer service resulted in our referral to, and subsequent membership of, The Guild of Master Craftsmen. We became the first Savile Row tailor to receive the Guild's accolade for Quality & Service and their Armorial Bearing for Skill & Integrity.
Awards and Accolades
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The Superfine Tailoring exhibition, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Cloth woven exclusively for Maurice Sedwell on display. The working tools of the craft — tracing wheel, wooden folding square, tailor shears — passed from Maurice Sedwell to Andrew Ramroop OBE, shown alongside the garments.
Featured in Vogue, discussing Andrew Ramroop's journey as the first Black business owner on Savile Row.
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Featured on the cover of The Most Influential Leaders in Fashion Industry 2024 by The Tycoon Magazine.
Guest on the Chezuba Talks podcast, Stitching Success: A Sartorial Odyssey with Andrew M Ramroop OBE.
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Featured in the Quailors interview discussing the legacy of Maurice Sedwell and diversity in tailoring
Lifetime Achievement Award - World Federation of Master Tailors - Andrew M Ramroop OBE
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Silver Shears - Golden Shears Competition: Apprentice tailor Judith Ekblom Jarrold
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Featured on BBC London discussing diversity and representation within Savile Row tailoring.
Winner - Golden Shears Competition: Apprentice tailor Rachel Singer
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Speaker atUK Black Business Show
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Exhibitor featured in "Black Fashion Designers" exhibition at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
ExporTT Conference Keynote Speaker, "Developing a World Class Fashion Business"
Consultant Trainer at the Indian Master Tailors Association, Mumbai
Speaker at MicroBiz Matters Conference
Business is Great Britain Ambassador, HM Government
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Business is Great Britain Ambassador, HM Government
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New Year’s Honours, OBE - Central Chancery Of The Orders Of Knighthood
"The Queen has been graciously pleased to give orders for appointments to, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: O.B.E. to Professor Andrew Madan Ramroop, Savile Row Tailor. For services to Bespoke Tailoring and Training."Opening of Savile Row Academy at Maurice Sedwell - landmark initiative opening of the the first centre of learning for aspiring Savile Row tailors.
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National Training Award Winner
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Trailblazer Award - Achievement and Distinction in Fashion and Tailoring – Mayor of London
Winner - Best Men’s Wear – Design, Cut and Fit: Golden Shears Competition: Apprentice tailor Davide Taube
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Winner - Best Men’s Wear – Design, Cut and Fit: Golden Shears Competition: Apprentice tailor Verena Unger.
Chaconia Medal Gold: Hon. President of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago – Distinction in Tailoring and Business.
United Kingdom Representative at the World Congress of Master Tailors – Berlin, Germany.
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Winner – Excellence Award, Made in London – London Development Agency.
Professor – Distinction in the Field of Tailoring – University of the Arts London (conferment) Andrew Ramroop.
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United Kingdom Representative at the World Congress of Master Tailors – Milan, Italy
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W E B Du Bois Institute, Harvard University honours graduate for Outstanding Contribution to Faculty inaugurating annual Andrew Ramroop prize.
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Professor – Distinction in the Field of tailoring – London Institute (conferment) Andrew Ramroop
Represented United Kingdom at the World Congress of Master Tailors, Paris, France.
Winner – Black Enterprise – International Businessman of the Year.
Winner - Men of Merit Award.
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BBC Documentary: Black Firsts.
Purchase Maurice Sedwell Limited becoming the first person of colour to own a Tailoring House in Savile Row.
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Winner: Tailor and Cutter Academy Gold Medal – Tailoring Men’s Suits. Mr. Maurice Sedwell competing against the finest tailors in the UK.
