From Trinidad to the heart of Savile Row, Professor Andrew M. Ramroop OBE’s journey is one of resilience, ambition and extraordinary craftsmanship. His story, now captured in Bespoken, reflects a life spent challenging barriers and preserving the enduring art of bespoke tailoring.
A childhood dream became a remarkable Savile Row legacy. Professor Andrew M. Ramroop OBE’s rise from Trinidad to master tailor and owner of Maurice Sedwell is a story of determination, craftsmanship and breaking new ground in British tailoring.
Professor Andrew M. Ramroop OBE’s journey from Trinidad to Savile Row is a testament to perseverance and skill. Bespoken traces the life of a tailor who overcame barriers to build an enduring name in British bespoke.
Described as a “modern epic”, Andrew Ramroop’s story spans poverty in Trinidad, prejudice and the pursuit of excellence on Savile Row. Bespoken charts the remarkable journey of a tailor who refused to let barriers define his future.
Behind one of Savile Row’s most distinguished names lies a remarkable Indian heritage. Bespoken explores Andrew Ramroop’s ancestral roots, Trinidadian upbringing and extraordinary rise to the highest echelons of British bespoke tailoring.
In 2025, the Metropolitan Museum of Art selected Andrew Ramroop OBE to represent the pinnacle of Savile Row craft in its landmark exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.
Andrew Ramroop speaks with Lauren Laverne about growing up in Trinidad, sailing to the UK at 17, and building a life on Savile Row. His client list has included film stars and royalty.
In 1988, Andrew Ramroop became the first Black business owner on Savile Row. In this Vogue feature, he speaks about the journey, the craft, and what the Maurice Sedwell name means to him.
Professor Andrew Madan Ramroop OBE CMTT, CEO of Maurice Sedwell on the cover of ’The Most Influential Leaders in Fashion Industry 2024’ by The Tycoon Magazine.
Chezuba Talks Podcast Episode 168 (Part 1 &2)- ‘Stitching success : A Sartorial Odyssey with Andrew M Ramroop OBE’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Youtube.
Andrew Ramroop speaks with Quailors about the legacy he is building on Savile Row and why diversity in the craft matters.
Quailors Interview with Andrew Ramroop (Recorded - August 2023)
Andrew Ramroop OBE said when he joined Savile Row in 1974 he was told "to work in the back" because, he said, he was not white.
Now a master tailor at Maurice Sedwell, he hopes to inspire a younger and more diverse workforce through the Savile Row Academy, which he set up in 2008.
Rachel Singer, apprentice of Maurice Sedwell, fought off stiff competition to win the much-coveted 2019 Golden Shears Award.
Our Master Tailor, Andrew Ramroop OBE, talks about the opening of the new Savile Row Academy Golden Thimble Award on London Live.
GQ offer an extensive guide to our services, history, house style and the Savile Row Academy.
Our CEO on why dressing well matters, the world's most luxurious cloth and his extraordinary journey to Savile Row.
Every Master Tailor needs their tools. We try out the newest shears from a company founded in 1760.
Andrew Ramroop OBE, CEO and Master Tailor of Maurice Sedwell, wins the prestigious award.
Go behind the scenes with the award winning movie "Brash Young Turks" movie, featuring the Maurice Sedwell interior where part of the film was shot.
Our Master Tailor Andrew Ramroop launches a new initiative to drive Caribbean fashion business.
Women In The City’s 8th Future Leaders Award will commission an Ultra Bespoke Maurice Sedwell suit as part of their prize.
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