Managing director Mark Henderson's Top Tip : Can U Cut It? In Fashion

Managing director Mark Henderson Job Title:

Managing director

Company: Gieves and Hawkes

Biography:

Mark Henderson is the managing director of Gieves and Hawkes, which can be found at Number One Savile Row.

The company has represented the very best in men''s tailoring for a long time, and was granted their first Royal Warrant from George III for making velvet caps. Other world famouscustomers of days gone by have includedAdmiral Lord Nelson and The Duke of Wellington. To this day Gieves and Hawkes continues to kit out the Queen’s Body Guard.

Other current customers include rock stars, actors, politicians and those who just love beautifully made clothes. But don’t ask for names – the company is far too discrete.

Mark's Top Tip:

" "The British fashion industry is the best in the world - but remember you''ve got to prove yourself - so get loads of work experience and make sure you''ve got a grounding in the practical skills – they’ll take you a long way. "

Mark Henderson

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