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Alexandra Wood

Alexandra Wood grew up in Camden, London. Her mother suffered with depression when Wood was a child so she would go on shopping trips with her Father. It was on these outings, as she helped him select his clothes, that Wood discovered her passion for dressing men.

Alexandra studied Fashion at Camberwell College of Arts before taking on a Diploma in Fashion Styling and Photography along with Pattern Cutting at the London College of Arts, in which she gained a distinction.

After graduating, Alexandra secured a position as Bespoke Tailoring Manager of the Shanghai Tang Tailoring department, where she designed exclusive bespoke outfits for high-profile customers, alongside creating new ready to wear ranges.

During her time there, Wood created and launched a new range of designs which were featured in Hello magazine and subsequently sold out. Her work there increased profits by 32% for the department within 6 months.

Alexandra decided to set up her own company and in 2007 she launched her own tailoring business. Alexandra began with a £1k website and has self funded the brand from sofa to showroom.

She became the first female tailor on Savile Row. Early in her career, she faced misogyny and prejudice from men who didn't believe they could be styled by a woman. Her determination, instilled from childhood shopping trips with her father, has ensured she has reached the top her of field.

She is now famous for styling high profile, busy successful men with  a capsule collection that takes them from beach to boardroom.

Her unique, holistic approach helps them to achieve effortless style and confidence with a tailored wardrobe, exclusively designed for them.

The first style concierge for men of its kind, Alexandra has curated a service for those who lack the time or inclination to shop, but who want to become masters of their own style.

Alexandra's eye for design, her ease of connecting with people, and her ability to create a relaxed, fun service ensure customers return to her year after year.

Alexandra's clients range from [politicianhttps://alexandrawoodbespoke.co.uk/blogs/mens-style/chuka-umunna-gqs-top-best-dressed-politician/ politicians] to celebrities to sportsmen, barristers and Ultra-High Net Worth men.