Ozwald Boateng OBE is a British fashion designer of Ghanaian descent, known for his trademark twist on classic British tailoring style. Inspired by his father’s suits, Boateng opened his first shop on Savile Row at the age of 28.
Boateng’s contemporary approach to menswear design helped to forge a new appreciation for Savile Row, and draw in a younger demographic. Boateng’s moved fully into Savile Row in June 2002.
In 2008, Ozwald Boateng’s new flagship store and headquarters opened at No 30 Savile Row, on the corner of Savile Row and Clifford Street.
Today, in addition to a bespoke service, Boateng also produces two ready-to-wear collections a year, produced at the former Chester Barrie factory in Crewe, Cheshire.
The first black tailor on Savile Row and former creative director of Givenchy, Boateng had his first suit made for him when he was just five.
Boateng likes to play with traditional themes and adapting the old with the new. He also fuses the two different element of bespoke and couture to make something extraordinary for the wearer.
It’s crucial to make a good impression on the trading floor and part of this is to pay attention to the way you look. Luckily, Boateng does all the work for you so you look good without any of the effort.
Bespoke is the highest quality line on offer by Ozwald Boateng, with handmade craftsmanship cut from scratch, created by a team of highly skilled tailors. This private service is provided within the luxurious confinement of Ozwald Boateng’s Bespoke Room, based in the Saville Row flagship store. Ozwald Boateng combines the unique Savile Row style with very trendy coloured cloths, some of them silk and wool combinations.
Suits are sharp, clean and stylish with immaculate detailing and real exactness inn their form. With various colours, shapes and styles, there is something for everyone at Boateng’s.
Price range: a handmade two-piece bespoke suit will start from £4,100 incl. VAT, made-to-measure starts from £1,600 incl. VAT; Time taken: four to six weeks; Appointment is advisable; Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Tel: +44-20-7437 2030; 30 Savile Row, London W1S 3PT; e-mail: bespoke@ozwaldboateng.co.uk; website:www.ozwaldboateng.co.uk
