“Rules are meant to be broken”
crafted in tradition with the finest selections in the world.
Founded in 2001, bespoke clothier brand Stephen Kempson London is a leader among generations of the world’s finest personal tailors. Dedicated to the art and craft of fine clothing and fashion, Stephen is an expert at first impressions, and his showroom is no exception. From multi-piece suits and stunning fabrics to one of a kind accessories, we approach tailoring as a unique opportunity to outfit the minds, personalities and lifestyles of the modern men and women suited in tradition and outfitted in influential techniques and aesthetics.
For over 20 years, expert bespoke clothier Stephen Kempson has outfitted leaders in business, entertainment and media, and continues to draw a diverse clientele due to his ability to understand the individual tastes and needs of his clients. A unique pattern is created for each client and garments are made by hand to deliver the finest in mens and ladies tailoring.
Kempson is recognized among the country’s finest personal tailors. He has been featured in The Financial Times, The Robb Report, Departures Magazine, and other leading publications.
At Stephen Kempson the mission is simple - to create the perfect complimentary wardrobe to your unique lifestyle & character in clothing and experience.
As combination stylists and consultants go, most private wardrobers are dapper fashion experts who are trained in the fine points of tailoring, although not working with a needle themselves. They have a keen eye for what silhouettes and hues work best with a man’s form and coloring, because nearly all worked their way into the business as top clothing salesmen in the country’s best retail stores, they are extremely customer service-oriented.
Enter Stephen Kempson.
In 2003, Kempson, who served dozens of clients nationwide at that time, was considered to be one of the newest, most discrimminating players in a growing industry of private fashion consultants and personal wardrobers. Not only does Kempson possess a great sense of style, but he also understands the importance of convenience and expeditious service.
He is a master at simplifying the process. He takes all the measurements, and together we select the fabrics and decide on the cut. Then he works directly with the tailors in England to ensure the construction and the proper drape of the suit.
The idea of a private wardrober is nothing new. It dates to the 19th century, when wealthy men kept private appointments with personal tailors to peruse the latest striped flannels and solid wook worsteds and purchase a wardrobe for the coming season. Eventually the practice died out in the United States as tailors stopped making house calls.
Naturally, such indulgences come at a price. “It’s about value that comes from the quality, and saving time, which is money.” It is also a matter of convenience. Regardless of where he is located, Stephen is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to tend to clients’ revolving schedules and high demanding lifestyles.
More importantly, Kempson recognizes that American and British gentlemen have different expectations for how their suits should fit. Stephen is willing to make adjustments; he gives you what you want without all the dogma. He is a well- respected specialist who updates the closets of busy executives who have more talent for stock trading than suit shopping. Not only does he bring wares to clients’ homes or offices on demand, his services also enable busy professionals to acquire customer-made suits and sportswear without interrupting their work and private lives.
Stephen Kempson is more than a clothier. When you work with Stephen, you have a private consultant — a personal clothier — at your disposal. Stephen centers his aptitude for providing premium concierge services around your lifestyle, ensuring that whatever he designs for you in areas of style, custom and ready-to-wear clothing, handmade footwear and everything in between fits your body, your mind, and your comfort level.
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To some people, the idea of a custom suit or custom-made clothing is intimidating, but Stephen makes the process enjoyable and easy with his wealth of knowledge and welcoming personality. After more than 25 years in the industry, Stephen is still passionate about his work. He has outfitted stars in Hollywood, including Pierce Brosnan for his wedding and leaders in business, entertainment and media across the country.
Stephen is known across the industry as one of the finest personal tailors in the country. He stresses the importance of a wardrobe that makes you feel confident and stylish, and always takes a client’s personality and preferences into account.
“I fit the mind, then I fit the body.”
Stephen only works with the finest materials, most of which are from Italy, Switzerland and England sharing the same workmills as top names like Hermes, Gucci, Brioni, Kiton and Brunello Cucinelli. He travels to Italy, Northern England and London multiple times a year for fashion shows, exos, trade shows and for inspiration.
“There was a part of me that was always an entrepreneur, I felt that I had, over the years, gained enough experience and really understood the luxury side of the industry. I thought I could take that experience and education and turn it into a business. Today, I’m lucky enough to be one of the smaller independent resources around the country to offer the same luxurious fabrics as the luxury houses offer.”
