Savile Row and the birth of British style.

According to Hardy Amies “a man should look as if he had bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care and then forgotten about them.”

This quote pretty well sums up the approach of Saville Row: a small part of London which for centuries has been a magnet for the world’s best designers and their royal and celebrity followers.

Join Michael to walk through more than two centuries of British style, and hear about the tailors and their famous customers who have made this area so special.

But this walk is not just about history and Hollywood. It’s also about how we’ve come to dress the way we do today. Why do suits have lapels? What is the point of buttoned cuffs? And why do the Japanese call a suit a “sab-i-ro”? (say it out loud and you will get it).

The walk starts at Piccadilly Circus. Please check travel arrangements on the day at Transport for London’s Journey Planner site.

Five star reviews for some of Michael’s walks at

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d3742632-Reviews-or30-Footprints_of_London-London_England.html

Saville Row walking tour

May 2024 • Family

We had a personalised tour with Michael Duncan around Saville row, it was amazing, reasonably priced and very enjoyable. Not many people do walking tours of this area but we were able to go into the shops and see so many interesting things, well worth it!

Written 27 May 2024

Architecture and stories of unusual characters

Apr 2024 • Friends

Excellent talk from Michael learning about the ‘haves and have-nots of Marylebone’ which including some interesting characters I’ve never heard of before and lots of unusual stories. The architectural details were really good.

St James Style and Scandal tour

Apr 2024 • Friends

Michael led us through past images and stories of St James in 90 minutes that flew past. It left us all keen to explore more London’s colourful past.

Walking tour – luxury hotels

Mar 2024 • Solo

I went on the luxury hotels walk and Micheal the guide was welcoming and informative. I learnt some interesting facts. All in all a pleasant day.

Really enjoyable.

Jan 2024 • Solo

I joined the Haves and Have – nots of Marylebone and really enjoyed it. Even though I was born and grew up not so far away, I discovered new and interesting things, places I had never seen! That’s what I love about these tours.

Style & Scandal in St James’s with Michael Duncan

Nov 2023 • Friends

Michael was a personable guide, very knowledgeable and well informed. He told us many interesting anecdotes which made the walk come alive. A thoroughly enjoyable walk which I would definitely recommend to others.