March 22, 2005

travelling tailors

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[I wrote/drew this one on a Metro ticket when I was last in Paris.]

Like I said earlier, Thomas and I shall be in Paris on Monday, April 25th. Actually, it'll be part of a longer, Saturday-to-Tuesday visit.

Some Parisian Savile Row customers have decided they like English Cut; we're going there to meet with them.

The Parisian market for Salvile Row is actually rather large, and much of it untapped. So the official plan is for both Tom and I to visit there once a month from now on.

Paris. Selling Savile Row suits. Once a month.

Yes, I am excited. Who wouldn't be?

Here's our basic travelling plan:

Already Developed:

London. Once every 7-14 days, depending on the business.
Paris. Once a month.
New York. Once every 3 months.

Under Development:

Moscow. Once every 3 months.
Dubai. Twice a year.
Asia. Hong Kong and/or Tokyo. Twice a year.
Milan. Twice a year. Huge market.

I think that's plenty of travelling for now.

Posted by hugh macleod at March 22, 2005 4:28 PM | TrackBack
Comments

French men should prove to be great customers. They love "le look English," appreciate quality, and take care to look sharp.

If you need any help translating stuff into French, I know a guy.

Posted by: Timbo at March 22, 2005 7:48 PM

Growing nicely!

Hugh, I've been thinking about brand 'ownership' a little more. My theory, which I'm sure is shared by many others too, is that brands are wholly owned by the customers.

A little while back someone had a rant on your site about your continued commentry on gapingvoid about english cut.

Has the gapingvoid brand developed too much equity, preventing it from being an all-round outlet for everything you do?

Posted by: Joe at March 22, 2005 9:29 PM

Eh. People can rant all they want.

Posted by: hugh macleod at March 22, 2005 10:29 PM

Congratulations, Hugh. Your work's been an inspiration, happy to hear of your success. How about Monaco? Nice food and weather and all.

Posted by: John at March 22, 2005 10:53 PM

Hugh! You've left out Johannesburg!!!! Bespoke t-shirts for me, please!

Blue skies
love
Roy

Posted by: Roy Blumenthal at March 22, 2005 11:12 PM

I'm not trying to imply or say anything by this.. but what would you actually be doing on these trips? I'm just intrigued as to your role in the actual day-to-day cutting and fitting side of things ;-) Or would it be to network and drum up business in the locations?

Posted by: Peter Cooper at March 23, 2005 12:57 AM

Keeping Thomas out of jail, Peter ;-)

Posted by: hugh macleod at March 23, 2005 1:10 AM