World Traveler - here are the TOP 5 Tailors Internationally

Number 5
Henry Poole
15 Savile Row, London, England

Another name that is synonymous with Savile Row and the first Savile Row tailor to enter the Japanese market, Henry Poole’s list of famous clients and dignitaries sparkles. Just a few to pique your interest: Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle and the Duke of Windsor. Poole’s talented team of tailors undertakes quarterly journeys to the United States, covering 10 cities between New York and San Francisco. The company’s senior cutters also regularly visit France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

Number 4
Gianni Campagna
Via Palestro, Milan, Italy

Mr. Campagna apprenticed at an early age at the top tailor shop of the era, Sartoria Domenico Caraceni. His awards include the Golden Needle for Italy’s finest tailor and the Golden Scissors for Italy’s best pattern and fabric cutter. Gianni Campagna’s creations adorn many prestigious names in Hollywood and Wall Street, such as Pierce Brosnan, Jack Nicholson, Charlton Heston, and Revlon’s Ron Perelman. A limited edition of 700 pieces of Gianni Campagna clothing are produced each year, including three suits a week in the $5,000 range.

Number 3
William Fioravanti
45 West 57th St., New York, New York

Frequently acknowledged as the “best of the best,” William Fioravanti’s credentials are impressive. President of the Custom Tailors and Designers Association of America, Fioravanti hails from a long line of great Neapolitan tailors and was awarded the Golden Scissors by the Academy of Master Tailors in Italy. Fioravanti charges up to $10,500 for a bespoke suit in Super 220 merino wool, of which $5,000 covers the cost of approximately four yards of cloth; he sells at least 12 suits at that price each year.

Number 2
Ascot Chang
Kimberly Road, Hong Kong, China

With a list of celebrity clientele that includes former U.S. President George Bush, Ascot Chang obviously has something special. Those in the know flock to one of their locations -- Hong Kong, 57th St. in Manhattan or Beverly Hills -- for their fine custom-tailored shirts.

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Number 1
Gieves & Hawkes
1 Savile Row, London, England

Since the late 18th century, the tailors at No. 1 Savile Row have fitted some of the United Kingdom's most famous historical figures -- George III and Admiral Lord Nelson among them. Intact Royal Warrants of Appointment to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales will ensure Gieves & Hawkes' place in tomorrow's history books; approximately $5,000 (to start) will secure your own bespoke legacy.