Since its birth in London’s famed East End in 1969, Robert Simon, a creation of Dave Bance has established a long-standing philosophy centred on creating design-led suiting and menswear brand. With an uncompromising commitment to delivering innovative and precise tailoring, it fuses exceptional design and quality for an unmatched sartorial experience.

Having travelled to the United Kingdom as a migrant in 1959, Dave committed himself to hone the craft, skills and techniques of tailoring, and that has laid firm foundations for the brand, Robert Simon. With the experience of working in factories and tailoring shops such as Lew Rose (well-known for tailoring outfits for pop star Cliff Richard) and working for several West End retailers producing made-to-measure suits, Dave was inspired to set sail as an entrepreneur.

In 1971, the brand started supplying directly to the West End High Street, Carnaby and Savile Row by working with brands such as Peter Brown and Burton. Next was a foray into the wholesale business where as many as 2000 weekly units were exported to France, Germany, Holland, Norway and Switzerland and stores such as Selfridges, John Lewis, House of Fraser and Fenwicks in the United Kingdom.

The expertise and eye for sartorial finesse have traversed through different eras. Attention to detail, superior materials and reverence for artisanal craftsmanship are the key principles that narrate the story of Robert Simon. Proud to have such a long and rich heritage, Robert Simon has been suiting up men for generations.

Now Dave Bance has passed the baton to the next generation of his family, his grandson Paul Bance. Paul shares the same passion for crafting the finest quality suits. Bringing a mint perspective to the business, Paul is determined to take the brand to greater strengths.

Today Robert Simon is a highly respected and prominent retailer in the global menswear suiting industry. The brand’s philosophy of holding creativity at its heart has guided the team through its journey thus far.

With a highly experienced in-house design team and modern fabrics sourced from curated mills around the world, we invite you to explore the excellence of suiting and tailoring at Robert Simon.

Website: https://robertsimonlondon.co.uk/