Gieves & Hawkes
Gieves & Hawkes (/ˈɡiːvz/) is a bespoke men's tailor and menswear retailer located at 1 Savile Row in London, England. The business was founded in 1771. It was acquired in 2012 by the Hong Kong conglomerate Trinity Ltd., which was in turn purchased by Shandong Ruyi in 2017. After Trinity was subject to a winding-up petition for debt in September 2021, Gieves & Hawkes was acquired in November 2022 by Frasers Group, owner of Sports Direct.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Clothing |
| Founded | 1771 |
| Founders | Thomas Hawkes James Watson Gieve |
| Headquarters | 1 Savile Row London, W1 United Kingdom |
Number of locations | 45 stores in 25 cities (March 2020) |
| Products | Menswear |
| Owner | Frasers Group |
| Website | gievesandhawkes |
Gieves & Hawkes is one of the oldest bespoke tailoring companies in the world. The business was originally based on catering to the needs of the British Army and the Royal Navy, and hence by association the British royal family. The company holds a number of Royal Warrants, and it provides men's ready-to-wear as well as bespoke and military tailoring. The current creative director is John Harrison.