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Over 7 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common.

Every day, we all get dressed.

Welcome to Dress The History of Fashion, a podcast where we explore the who, what, when, of why we wear.

We are fashion historians and your host, April Callahan.

And Cassidy Zachary.

So, April, I don't know if you're curious me, but tailoring is one of those evocative fashion words that brings to mind both an item of dress.

So like an impeccably crafted and finely fitted suit, for instance, but also a very specific place.

And that is because dress listeners tailoring is synonymous with the globally renowned Saville Roe in London.

And this unissuming street might at first glance be indistinguishable from say hundreds of others in the bustling city upon first appearance.

If it were not for what its buildings literally and figuratively house, and that is the history and the heart of the English bespoke tailoring tradition.

Yes, and that is because the suits produced on this street are in arguably the most coveted in the world.

A reputation the street has earned ever since becoming a tailoring hub in the 19th century after Henry Poole, the so-called father of Saville Roe, expanded the tailoring premises he had inherited from his father James Poole in 1846 to include an entrance at number 32 Saville Roe.

And Henry Poole still exists today, proudly offering the same level of excellent service and master craftsmanship offered since Henry's father opened his first tailor shop in 1806.

But Henry Poole is not the only Saville Roe house to come with its own extensive history and heritage, nor is it by any means the oldest tailoring establishment on the street.

That designation is reserved for Ead and Ravenscroft who proudly claims the title of quote London's oldest tailor and roadmaker.

And the origins of the business actually date back to 1689 so they obviously relocated to the street much later, but yes, super old establishment.

So while this tailoring street and profession comes with a long and prestigious history, today's guest undeniably represents its future.

And we are so pleased to welcome Eden Ravenscroft Taylor G. Hay on to the show.

She joins us for a behind the scenes look at her craft shattering many preconceived conceptions about the profession along the way.

G welcome to dressed.

G hello, how are you today?

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