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Ozwald Boateng has been at the forefront of fashion for over 25 years. He conceived a new silhouette and palette for international menswear, creating a concept of style and luxury for men…
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It made perfect sense to me that to infuse new life into Savile Row, they needed to perceive themselves more as couturiers than mere tailors. That's the perspective I brought to Savile Row.
— Ozwald BoatengBritish Menswear Designer & Savile Row Tailor Known for Bespoke Suits
For a long time, the suit was perceived as a uniform. However, I aimed to redefine the suit as a choice. If you apply top-tier creativity to your suit, the possibilities are boundless.
— Ozwald BoatengBritish Menswear Designer & Savile Row Tailor Known for Bespoke Suits
The reason I chose the suit, specifically the iconic Savile Row suit, as the foundation of my work is because it stands for something far beyond just clothing. It symbolises culture in its purest form.
— Ozwald BoatengBritish Menswear Designer & Savile Row Tailor Known for Bespoke Suits
The sustainability of traditions relies on their ability to evolve. This was the crux of my message: how can we help this tradition evolve? Because at that time, it was certainly losing its vitality.
— Ozwald BoatengBritish Menswear Designer & Savile Row Tailor Known for Bespoke Suits
Fashion predominantly concerns itself with trends – trousers transforming from wide to short, flares coming in and out of vogue, shoulder lines expanding and contracting. These shifts are transient, epitomising the fleeting nature of fashion. On the other hand, style demonstrates longevity – it truly stands the test of time.
— Ozwald BoatengBritish Menswear Designer & Savile Row Tailor Known for Bespoke Suits
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