Michael Browne

Tailor

©Michael Browne

Contemporary couture, shape and flair

Michael designs and crafts bespoke clothing for men
He blends his unique style with impeccable craftsmanship
He went solo in 2017 by opening his atelier in Mayfair

Only two years after opening his atelier on Berkeley Square, Michael Browne was hailed as “one of London’s best up-and-coming bespoke tailors,” by Robb Report, an authoritative voice in the world of luxury. The young tailor had spent eight years training with some of Savile Row’s most prominent tailors. “It was a great experience, thanks to which I learned to master all the different styles of pattern cutting,” he explains. Michael has his own vision of how an outfit should flatter the figure while at the same time make the person wearing it both elegant and comfortable. Michael says, “I am committed to creating clothing that is classic and timeless, but also possesses a modern contemporary edge at any given time.”

Interview

©Michael Browne

©Michael Browne

Do you remember the first garment you made?: It was a fully handmade jacket for myself. I cut and sewed it completely by hand at a time when I was not yet fully trained to do it. It was a great learning experience!
What do you consider to be your greatest skill?: Mainly the art of shaping flattering lines and proportions regardless of the client’s physique. This is achieved by the use of creative pattern cutting skills, which combine several different approaches.
When is a garment well made in your view?: When the details align and complement each other, the fine points and edges are precise, the handwork is fine and consistent. When it hangs effortlessly on a person and also on a coat hanger. When, ultimately, it looks like it has been made with love.
Do you think that tailoring is an endangered craft?: To a degree yes, as more and more people spend very little time training before starting a business, thereby offering a watered-down version of the craft. This is partly due to the fact that you can now brand yourself on social media without the necessary expertise.

Michael Browne is a master artisan: he began his career in 2009 and he started teaching in 2014