Angela Scanlon and Claire Foy have both been seen wearing the designs of Ruby Slevin, but Slevin’s brand, Banshees Of Savile Row, is more than just a celebrity fashion choice. It is the first bespoke tailoring house for women on Savile Row and is inspired by Slevin’s childhood holidays in Donegal. The tradition of Irish tailors on Savile Row goes back generations, and Slevin is continuing that legacy.
Rory Duffy, a fifth-generation Savile Row-trained master tailor from Ireland, made headlines when he became the first trainee of Savile Row founder Henry Poole & Co to win the prestigious Golden Shears in 2009. After his victory, Duffy was approached to train his own apprentice, making him one of the youngest masters in Savile Row’s long history. Another recent addition to Savile Row is Cormac Folan, a former Irish Olympic rower who has started his own sustainable men’s shirt brand, Alder & Green.
However, until 2019, there had not been a female Irish tailor on Savile Row. That changed when Ruby Slevin founded Banshee of Savile Row, the only bespoke tailoring house for women on the famous street. The name “Banshee” was chosen because of its roots in Irish mythology and the brand as a whole is focused on the heritage tradition of bespoke tailoring and creating garments meant to last.
Banshee is committed to the concept of slow fashion, valuing quality over quantity. The brand aims to blend the worlds of tailoring and fashion, and achieved that goal last year when it became the first female tailoring company to showcase at London Fashion Week. Banshee also joined the British Fashion Council in 2022.
Slevin has a deep connection to her Irish roots, as her grandfather hails from Donegal. She appreciates both Irish and English culture and draws inspiration from both in her designs. She grew up in Dublin and attended an Irish-speaking school, where her love for Irish folklore was nurtured. Despite her grandmother’s background in fashion design and her father’s sewing skills, Slevin didn’t learn to sew until after college when she took a sewing class and made her first skirt. She then went on to study at the Grafton Academy of Fashion Design and pursued a career in tailoring.
Slevin’s journey to Savile Row was not direct. After graduating, she worked for a newly established company on Savile Row called Cad & the Dandy. Initially, she thought she would work in tailoring for a short time and then transition to a more traditional fashion role. However, she discovered a gap in the market for women’s tailoring on Savile Row and became dedicated to filling it. Over the years, she has seen more women entering the industry and more women interested in tailored clothing.
Banshees of Savile Row uses a variety of fabrics, including Irish tweeds and linens, seersucker, velvet, and corduroy. The brand’s collections are not limited to specific seasons or trends, as they are meant to be worn throughout the year. Each piece is meticulously crafted and can take up to 12 weeks to complete. The process begins with a private design consultation, where the client selects the fabric, buttons, and silk linings. The result is exquisitely tailored suits and timeless separates that can be worn for any occasion.
Ruby Slevin and Banshees of Savile Row have gained recognition for their exceptional craftsmanship and precision tailoring. Actress Claire Foy even wore Banshee for a cover shoot featured in Vogue. The brand has been praised for its ability to create beautifully tailored pieces that transcend seasonal trends. Banshees of Savile Row is redefining women’s tailoring on Savile Row and proving that it is a place where women can thrive.
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