Lindsay Taylor - Chair

Global Sales Director, Holland & Sherry

Lindsay began her journey in textiles after completing her studies in Textile Design at The Scottish College of Textiles (now Heriot-Watt University). Upon graduation, she took on the role of Lead Designer at a Scottish knitwear mill, where she honed her skills in the industry.

In 1983, Lindsay launched her career with Holland & Sherry Apparel in the United States, working as an Outside Sales Representative. Her talent and leadership quickly became evident, and she returned to the UK to take on a series of managerial positions at Holland & Sherry’s Scottish headquarters. Her roles spanned sales, administration, and operations, culminating in her appointment as a Director of the company in 1996.  Lindsay is highly experienced working for over four decades in the international textile industry. She was instrumental in developing their retail unit on Savile Row and plays a vital role in supporting Holland & Sherry’s global network. She travels extensively, offering guidance and expertise to colleagues, offices, distributors, and agents worldwide.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Lindsay is a passionate advocate for British textiles and tailoring. She is especially committed to promoting the role of women in tailoring and supporting the continued excellence of the industry she represents.

Su Thomas - Vice Chair

Bespoke Consultant, Designer and Founder of Eco-Luxe

Su Thomas is a Professional Consultant, Menswear industry expert and Designer with extensive  problem solving skills and entrepreneurial traits who has developed a freelance career working up to Director Level, for high-end heritage brands and fashion businesses.

She managed the Savile Row Bespoke Association for 16 years and was wholly responsible for successfully creating and implementing the Savile Row Bespoke Diploma training model for the companies, which regenerated the bespoke industry protecting the craft and elevating the brand.  Passionate about sustainability she is the founder of Eco-Luxe which has revived a tradition that had faded over twenty years ago by encouraging  Savile Row’s esteemed tailoring houses to collect their woven wool fabric off-cuts for recycling to high quality cloth.

Her specialist background utilizes academic qualifications with a high level of competency and skills in Pattern Cutting, Bespoke tailoring and Fashion design. Trained at the Royal College of Art and previously a Principal Lecturer at the London College of Fashion – designing one of their first college degree courses in Menswear, Womenswear and Accessories.  As part of the previous government’s employer led apprenticeship programme she has initiated and led the development of the advanced national qualification for the UK bespoke industry.

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Anda Rowland

Director, Anderson & Sheppard

Anda Rowland is a Director of Anderson & Sheppard. She joined the company in 2004 to help move from 30 Savile Row to Old Burlington Street.
In 2012, Anda worked with the in-house team to establish a strong apprenticeship programme that always supports 5 to 6 apprentices – ensuring the continuity of traditional craftsmanship and the quality standards associated with the firm. In 2012, she also helped launch Anderson & Sheppard’s Haberdashery, offering a complementary ready-to-wear collection.

An advocate for bespoke tailoring and fine cloth, Anda has produced and supported many major events to celebrate the craft. These include Sheep on the Row in 2010 and 2015 (with The Campaign for Wool and Sammy Aki), four headline presentations for London Collections: Men (with The Woolmark Company, Jo Hambro and Sammy Aki), and large-scale showcases at the British Ambassador’s residence in Paris and the embassy in Tokyo. More recently, she collaborated on Making It, a campaign celebrating young tailors and sustainable cloth in partnership with Vitale Barberis Canonico and The Campaign for Wool. In 2023, she also supported the creation of woollen bunting for the Coronation of HM King Charles III, made by Savile Row tailors.
Anda joined the board of the Savile Row Association in 2006 and was appointed Chairman in 2022. From 2007 onwards, she helped launch the Association’s website, led efforts to establish a shared set of bespoke standards and developed the association’s long-term strategy. She left the association in 2024 to pursue other projects.

Beyond the tailoring industry, Anda is a Council Member for The Campaign for Wool and co-founder of Pop-Up Crisis, a charitable initiative raising funds for the UK homelessness charity Crisis by selling surplus garments and cloth. Since its founding in 2018, the project has raised over £650,000. She holds and BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and an MBA from INSEAD, Fontainebleau. Before her position at Anderson & Sheppard, she worked at Estee Lauder Companies in London and at Parfums Christian Dior in Paris.

Antonia Sebag-Montefiore

Senior Cutter, Dunhill, previously Founder Montague Ede

Antonia Sebag-Montefiore is the founder of Montague Ede, a contemporary men’s bespoke tailoring house originally established in 2016 on Hanover Street. In May 2025, she transitioned the brand to operate in-house under Dunhill, where she continues her work at Bourdon House.
Antonia trained as a cutter at Hardy Amies and Huntsman, two of Savile Row’s most respected tailoring houses. She is a graduate of the London College of Fashion, with a background in Costume Design, specialising in period and military tailoring, which underpins her refined and historically-informed approach to bespoke.

Committed to education and the future of the trade, Antonia has contributed to shaping industry standards. She has served as a judge for the Golden Shears and participated in the rewriting of the Savile Row apprenticeship training scheme, helping to ensure the continued excellence of the craft.
Away from tailoring, Antonia is also active in her wider community. She is a school governor, a charity mentor, and the proud mother of two young children.

Beth Gillings Pattison

Branch Manager, Dormeuil UK Ltd

Beth Gillings Pattison was appointed branch manager of Dormeuil UK Ltd in 2021 where she takes an operational approach to Dormeuil’s activities. Prior to her position at Dormeuil, she worked as a luxury alteration tailor and senior bespoke consultant at Mirpuri Bespoke, accumulating experience working with luxury fashion houses and members of the British royal family. 

Deema Abi-Chahine

Founder & Master Shirtmaker, Deema Abi-Chahine

Deema Abi-Chahine is a British-Lebanese master bespoke shirtmaker and the founder of her eponymous brand, established in 2013. Based in Mayfair on Hanover Street, her label is known for its unique, couture approach to shirtmaking, serving a diverse and discerning clientele.

After earning a degree in Menswear from the London College of Fashion, Deema began her career at Sean O’Flynn, one of the industry’s most respected names. She quickly built a reputation for producing high-quality white-label shirts for some of the most prestigious tailoring houses and independent tailors around Savile Row. With over a decade of bespoke shirtmaking experience and 25 years of sewing expertise, she now focuses solely on her own brand.

Deema is particularly celebrated for working with complex and unconventional fabrics such as silk and lace, crafting bespoke shirts for all genders with exceptional attention to detail. She is distinctive in her hands-on approach—personally executing every stage of production using refined techniques gained through years in the trade.

In addition to private clients, Deema is highly sought after by the film and television industry. Her work has featured in productions including The Crown, Wicked, Bridget Jones’ Diary: Mad About the Boy, and Wes Anderson’s Roald Dahl-inspired short film series.

Diana Mermezan-Platona

Bespoke Tailoring Coordinator, Gieves & Hawkes

With over 13 years of experience in the tailoring industry, Diana serves as the Bespoke Tailoring Coordinator at Gieves & Hawkes, located at the iconic No.1 Savile Row. In her role, she guides clients through the intricate process of commissioning handcrafted garments and supports the bespoke department with its daily operations and administration.

Diana holds a Master’s degree in Marketing and Business Administration, allowing her to blend business acumen with a deep appreciation for fine tailoring. Her strategic, customer-focused approach has helped her make a lasting impact in both the bespoke industry and the wider community.

Beyond her work at Gieves & Hawkes, Diana is a committed Trustee of the Bespoke Tailors’ Benevolent Association (BTBA). In this role, she supports initiatives that preserve the traditions of bespoke tailoring while promoting the welfare of those working within the trade. The BTBA provides crucial assistance to tailors and their families who are experiencing financial or health-related difficulties.  Diana’s passion for craftsmanship, innovation, and community engagement makes her a powerful advocate for the bespoke tailoring industry. She continues to inspire others through her dedication and commitment to preserving its legacy.

When not working, Diana enjoys visiting museums and art exhibitions and spending quality time with family and friends. She lives by the words: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”

Jinny Seals

Master Coatmaker

Jinny began her creative journey studying Drawing at Camberwell College of Arts, having moved from Leicester to London to pursue her BA. Midway through her degree, she realised her true calling lay not in fine art, but in the intricate world of bespoke tailoring. Determined to change course, she dedicated the remainder of her studies to exploring the craft and went on to complete a Tailoring Diploma at the London College of Fashion.

Recognised early on for her precise hand sewing, Jinny began her professional tailoring career as a trouser finisher at the historic Henry Poole & Co on Savile Row. She later transitioned to jacket finishing, before deciding to pursue a full coat making apprenticeship with the same firm. During this time, Jinny’s talent was acknowledged with a Skillfast-UK ‘Skills Hero Award’, and she became a finalist in the Golden Shears. Her work also featured in the BBC documentary Savile Row: New Blood, which spotlighted the next generation of tailoring talent.

Jinny completed her apprenticeship in just three years and continued to build her career as a specialist coat maker, with a particular focus on eveningwear and occasion dressing. After a period at Norton & Sons, she set up her own studio to work independently, taking bespoke commissions and continuing to hone her craft.

In 2020, Jinny returned to Henry Poole & Co to take on a more senior role and train her first apprentice. Her experience and enthusiasm for teaching soon led her to join the tailoring faculty at L.A.B., where she taught full-time on the Coat Making Course across two terms, before returning to coat making. She continues to teach Jacket Finishing part-time and remains committed to nurturing the next generation of tailors.

Outside of tailoring, Jinny is a passionate gardener and nature enthusiast, with a particular affection for bumblebees. She actively supports the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and hopes to return to volunteering with the charity in the future. Much of her free time is spent enjoying life aboard her peaceful narrowboat — a quiet retreat that fuels her creativity and connection to nature.

Kathryn Sargent

Founder, Kathryn Sargent Ltd

Kathryn began her tailoring career in 1996 at Gieves & Hawkes, No. 1 Savile Row, where she spent 15 years working closely with Mr. Robert Gieve, one of the last members of the founding families. Over the years, she honed her skills, transitioning from a trimmer to a cutter, and eventually leading the cutting room to become Head Cutter, marking the first time a woman held this position in Savile Row’s history.

During her tenure, she had the honour of meeting Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, when they visited the establishment to celebrate its longstanding royal warrant. This visit underscored her significant role in the traditionally male-dominated world of Savile Row tailoring.

Driven by a vision to create bespoke garments for all genders, Kathryn founded her eponymous tailoring house in 2012, establishing an atelier on Brook Street, Mayfair. In 2016, she achieved another historic milestone by becoming Savile Row’s first female Master Tailor, by opening her own bespoke tailoring house at 37 Savile Row, becoming the first woman to have her name above the door on this iconic street . Her pioneering work was recognized in 2018 when she was invited to join Walpole’s Brands of Tomorrow.

Kathryn’s passion for Scottish textiles and design led her to open an additional atelier in Edinburgh in 2023, partnering with Alistair Nimmo, who was trained by Kathryn as her apprentice in London. She is a Merchant Taylor and a Board Member of the Savile Row Bespoke Association. A position she has held since 2020 and which allows her to bring a focus on areas she believes are essential to the long term continued success of Savile Row; Sustainability, diversity and the true craft of bespoke tailoring.

Kathryn collaborated with Cunard to design bespoke uniforms for the officers aboard their newest ship, Queen Anne. This partnership, announced in March 2024, marked a significant fusion of British tailoring heritage with the luxury cruise line’s . By merging her expertise with Cunard’s legacy, she has set a new standard for maritime uniforms, ensuring that they are not only functional but also stylish and emblematic of the rich history they represent. Kathryn also designed the new bellhop uniform which has been introduced across Cunard’s entire fleet.

Beyond tailoring, Kathryn is deeply interested in the Arts, particularly painting, and enjoys visiting institutions such as the Royal Academy and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Travel plays a pivotal role in Sargent’s life, both professionally and personally. She frequently journeys to cities like Paris, Washington D.C., and Florence, drawing inspiration from their unique cultures and histories. A memorable trip to Istanbul led her to discover unique tailoring tools, which she cherishes as a testament to her craft’s global roots.

Today, Sargent continues to lead her tailoring house, offering traditional Savile Row craftsmanship with a modern sensibility.  She divides her time between her London atelier in St James’s at 21 Ryder Street, her Edinburgh atelier on Howe Street, and tri-annual trunk shows across the United States.

Molly Anderson

Under-Cutter, Richard Anderson Limited

Molly began her training in 2019, and she represents the new generation of bespoke cutters and tailors. She initially learned the art of selling and cloth knowledge under Brian Lishak, one of Savile Row’s most respected experts, at front-of-house. She then transitioned to the cutting room, working alongside her father, Richard Anderson, who has over 40 years of experience cutting on Savile Row.

Her role encompasses cutting bespoke garments for men and women, as well as managing the made-to-measure and ready-to-wear services. Molly also represents the company at their US trunk shows three times annually, providing dedicated service to their American clientele.

Molly was one of the 5 young tailors and cutters who featured in Vitale Barbaris Canonico and The Campaign for Wool’s project ‘Making It’, one of the highlights of 2024’s Wool Week. The project aimed at celebrating young tailors and cutters and championed craft, sustainability and the art of bespoke.

Passionate about preserving traditional handcrafted tailoring techniques, Molly brings a fresh and modern perspective to every garment produced by Richard Anderson Limited.