Rugby Club Issue 55 | Page 40

rainey old boys FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/RUGBYCLUBMAG Savile Row occupies a quiet corner of Mayfair in central London near Bond Street and is famous the world over as the home of men’s bespoke tailoring. Many of the greatest, most famous men in history have patronised the many tailors that occupy this street; men such as Winston Churchill, Lord Nelson and Napoleon III. References to Savile Row within Popular Culture • Savile Row is mentioned in Elton John’s 2006 song Tinderbox. • Saville Row appears in the Monopoly “Here and Now” edition, a mis-spelling of the correct name. • The Row was mentioned in the television series The West Wing following the death of character Leo McGarry. Staff members share fond memories of Leo in the episode • ‘Requiem’, during which it is remarked that Leo’s suits must have cost something equal to the national space budget. Charlie informs the group that Leo’s suits all came from Savile Row. • The Row is mentioned in the James Bond movie Dr. No. Ian Fleming patronised a number of tailors on the Row. Our Company is based in the heart of London’s Savile Row, our Bespoke shop is number “40” Savile Row, our head office is in Coach & Horses Yard, just off Savile Row. Our Call Centre and Operations are in Magherafelt If you would like to join the prestigious group of people who wear “Savile Ro