London, 30th October 2026
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Makers, designers, industry leaders and policymakers gather at the home of British tailoring to champion British wool, craftsmanship and rural economies.
To celebrate Wool Month, Gieves & Hawkes, the world’s most esteemed tailor since 1771 - and Savile Row’s oldest - and Fashion Roundtable, the leading fashion thinktank and consultancy, welcomed senior leaders from across the fashion industry to an exclusive showcase at No. 1 Savile Row, the heartland of British tailoring in Mayfair.
The evening presented the new Gieves & Hawkes’ Autumn/Winter collection, Echoes of a Landscape, alongside a curation of brands from The Great British Wool Revival map, styled by Tamara Cincik FRSA, Founder and CEO of Fashion Roundtable and Founder of The Great British Wool Revival. Guests came together for drinks, a fireside chat and a visual celebration of British wool, its craftsmanship and its future.
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Hosted by Jason Gerrard, Managing Director at Gieves & Hawkes, alongside Tamara Cincik FRSA, Founder and CEO of Fashion Roundtable and Founder of The Great British Wool Revival, the evening brought together farmers, designers, manufacturers, industry leaders and press, united in putting British wool back in the spotlight, and celebrating the craftsmanship and tailoring that sits at the heart of Savile Row.
Guests were welcomed with drinks from Gusbourne, and chocolates handmade for the event that day by AME’, followed by welcome remarks from Tamara Cincik, CEO of Fashion Roundtable, and Jason Gerrard, Managing Director of Gieves & Hawkes. Fashion Roundtable and Gieves & Hawkes each then screened a short film sharing their new collections and highlights from The Great British Wool Revival Summit. Guests then took their seats for a fireside chat, which introduced the Gieves & Hawkes A/W House Check collection and a showcase of garments and accessories by thirteen British makers working with wool from The Great British Wool Revival map, including Isabel Ettedgui, Creative Director of Connolly; Rachel Carvell-Spedding, Founder of Navygrey; and Chris Jones andLisa Wood, joint CEOs of Corgi Socks. Each guest left with a gift bag of luxury pieces, including Charbonnel et Walker chocolates and contributions from the participating makers.
Attendees included Catherine Fookes, MP for Monmouthshire, Sylvie Freund Pickavance of The Bicester Collection, Simon Burstein, of Leathersmith of London, Brontë Crouch of JW Anderson, Eva Omaghomi CVO Founder or Forster Jones & Associates Ltd, Kemi Davies, of KOKO & KOKO Studios, Rupert Turnbull, CEO of Future Forum, Daniel McAuliffe of The King’s Foundation, Isabel Ettedgui, CEO of Connolly, Rae Weaver of Heritage Crafts, Benedict Lamb, Founder of Benedict Lamb, Stephen Gillen, Actor and media personality, Executive Producer & Author, Rosie Gaunt of Manolo Blahnik, Teresa Probert, Owner of Isle of Auskerry, Maria Grachvogel, British Fashion Designer, Kate Hills, Founder of Make it British, Rebeca Riofio, Director of the Parliamentary Society, Elizabeth Diaferia of UKRI, and other leaders from across fashion, tailoring, education, policy and media.
The showcase highlighted British wool as a natural, renewable and biodegradable fibre at a time when the industry is navigating new product responsibility legislation, including the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Digital Product Passports (DPPs), alongside growing consumer demand for products with a clear story of provenance, craft and regeneration.
Jason Gerrard, Managing Director of Gieves & Hawkes, said:
“Gieves and Hawkes were delighted to have hosted the Wool Month Fashion Roundtable event and our thanks to Tamara for compering the evening so well. To have been able to host an amazing group of people from such diverse areas of the industry who were all united in the stoic belief of both British craft and promoting the British wool industry was quite humbling. It was clear that there is a real passion and commitment to the future growth of this specific industry sector of which Gieves will continue to support.”
Joshua Scacheri, Design Director, Managing Director of Gieves & Hawkes, said:
“What drives me as a designer is the connection between raw materials and a finished product, we forget at times that without the landscapes of this great country and the animals that provide us with wool I wouldn't be able to do what I do.”
“Designing collections with provenance in the forefront of my mind is essential to the longevity of our wool industry and the people who work in the industry.”
“Story telling starts with the raw materials used to create our beautiful collections.”
“The story telling of how things are made is just as important as why they were made.”
Tamara Cincik FRSA, Founder and CEO of Fashion Roundtable, said:
“Savile Row is the beating heart of British heritage, menswear and so to showcase The Great British Wool Revival at 1 Savile Row with Gieves and Hawkes, brought together place and provenance as intrinsic to the exciting future of British textiles, talent and fashion. I feel passionately that true luxury is embedded in natural fibres and what better way to showcase these, than bringing The Great British Wool Revival to the iconic home of British dandies, the birthplace of the suit, Savile Row.
”The evening also marked the progress of Fashion Roundtable’s ongoing initiatives, including The Great British Wool Revival, which continues to champion British wool, support rural economies and reconnect consumers with the value of natural fibres. Fashion Roundtable looks forward to hosting the second Great British Wool Revival Summit, building on the success of its first year at Dumfries House, Headquarters of The King’s Foundation. If you’d like to become a supporter, please get in touch with Harriet Fletcher-Gilhuys here:
harriet.fletcher-gilhuys@fashionroundtable.co.uk
As the evening drew to a close, conversations continued among guests about craftsmanship, education, policy and the future of British manufacturing.
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Media enquiries and expert commentary
Tamara Cincik is available for media interviews, keynote presentations, panel discussions, broadcast appearances and expert commentary on topics including fashion policy, international trade, sustainability, circularity, British manufacturing, textiles, British wool and natural fibres, UK fashion education, responsible business, luxury and the future of the fashion industry.
Fashion Roundtable regularly provides expert insight and industry analysis to national and international media outlets, policymakers and business leaders.
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Meg Pirie, Head of Policy and New Business, Fashion Roundtable,
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About Tamara Cincik FRSA
Tamara Cincik FRSA is Founder and CEO of Fashion Roundtable, the UK's leading fashion policy and industry think tank. She is Founder of The Great British Wool Revival, the only Fashion Fellow of The King's Foundation, Secretariat of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fashion, Commissioner of the UK Trade and Business Commission, and Fellow of LPIP at the University of Birmingham.
About Fashion Roundtable
Fashion Roundtable is the UK's leading fashion policy and industry platform, bringing together stakeholders from across fashion, textiles, retail, education and government to create meaningful change and support a thriving, sustainable fashion ecosystem.
About The Great British Wool Revival
The Great British Wool Revival, founded by Fashion Roundtable, champions British wool across fashion and interiors, supporting rural economies and reconnecting designers, brands, educators and consumers with the value of natural fibres.
Fund the Future of British Wool: The Great British Wool Revival Summit 2027
Following a successful first summit at Dumfries House, headquarters of The King’s Foundation, The Great British Wool Revival Summit returns in 2027, and Fashion Roundtable is now seeking sponsors and funding partners to make it happen. The event brings together farmers, designers, manufacturers, educators and policymakers to build a stronger future for British wool and rural economies. Sponsors gain visibility with senior leaders and play a direct role in revitalising the industry.
Sponsorship and partnership packages are available now. To discuss partnership opportunities, contact Harriet Fletcher-Gilhuys:
harriet.fletcher-gilhuys@fashionroundtable.co.uk
About Gieves & Hawkes
Founded in 1771, with over 250 years of expertise, Gieves & Hawkes is an iconic British luxury brand known for their bespoke tailoring and flagship store at No.1 Savile Row.
While honouring its rich heritage, Gieves & Hawkes continues to evolve, epitomising quiet luxury with progressive ready-to-wear collections that seamlessly connect past and present.
With an uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship, integrity, and authenticity, the brand remains a global benchmark for sartorial excellence.
Holding a Royal Warrant for every British monarch since George III, the House is committed to protecting the craft of British tailoring, ensuring its future through a dedicated program of be-spoke tailoring and cutting apprenticeships that nurture the finest talent and uphold the legacy of Savile Row. As a British luxury brand, over 70% of their collections are crafted using British textiles and manufacturing.
About the participating designers
Lochcarron. IG: @lochcarron_of_scotland
Corgi. IG: @corgisocksofficial
Connolly. IG: @connolly
Graeme Bone Fashion. IG: @graemebonefashion
Harris Tweed Hebrides. IG: @harristweedhebrides
Genevieve Sweeney. IG: @genevievesweeney
Navygrey. IG: @navygrey.co
Acme Atelier. IG: @acme.atelier
John Smedley. IG: @johnsmedleyknitwear
HERD. IG: @herdwear
Monkstone Knitwear. IG: @monkstoneknitwear
Charl Knitwear. IG: @charlknits
Manolo Blahnik. IG: @manoloblahnik