American tailors might be ascendant, but it’s important to remember the foundation many of the best work from today: British bespoke. If you’d prefer going straight to the source before you experiment with any of the country’s homegrown talents, here’s a list of the premier makers to visit in London.

Founded: 1992
Famous Clientele: Jacob Elordi, George Clooney, Elton John
Go if You Need: A classically cut British suit and the atmosphere of a London men’s club

Founded: 1986
Famous Clientele: Will Smith, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jamie Foxx
Go if You Need: Structured suits with a bold embrace of color and pattern

Founded: 1849
Famous Clientele: Clark Gable, Gianni Agnelli, Katharine Hepburn
Go if You Need: A strong-shouldered, single-button suit from a powerhouse name

Founded: 1976
Famous Clientele: The Beatles, Mick Jagger, Andy Warhol
Go if You Need: The unabashedly sexy cut that made Sexton a ’70s sensation, with roped shoulders, sweeping lapels, and a long skirt

Founded: 1771
Famous Clientele: Ian Fleming, Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Winston Churchill
Go if You Need: A living connection to British history

Founded: 2017
Famous Clientele: Armando Cabral, David Gyasi, Skepta
Go if You Need: An architectural suit dialed to absolute perfection across as many as five fittings

Founded: 1906
Famous Clientele: Charlie Chaplin, Gary Cooper, Fred Astaire
Go if You Need: The original English drape cut, noted for its soft shoulders and fluid movement

Founded: 2007
Famous Clientele: Glen Powell, David Duchovny, Andrew Garfield
Go if You Need: A contemporary cut and a stiff drink from the in-house bar, Sol’s