The two grand, chiefly Georgian-built areas of the capital are a big draw for tourists and daytrippers, fanning out around Cork Street, renowned for its art galleries and salesrooms, and around Savile Row, for many years the heart of Britain's bespoke tailoring industry.
Believing that Britain's bespoke tailoring industry was facing a shortage of master tailors, the company established an apprenticeship programme in London, with young would-be tailors joining Cad & the Dandy's 22 staff members at its three London locations, Savile Row, Birchin Lane and Canary Wharf.
Adam Davidson's recent column, "What's a $4,000 Suit Worth?" is about the bespoke-clothing industry and the situation of tailors like Peter Frew, who makes a modest salary and is struggling to expand his shop — despite selling his suits for about $4,000 each.
Intended as a bespoke course for industry, the review covers the development from these initial beginnings to its transformation into a part time equivalent of a full time academic programme.
By 2020 software will return to a cottage industry, with bespoke applications made by many, rather than today's industrialized, Microsoft-esque mass-production and distribution model.
The iMac Pro represents Apple's attempt to appease creative professionals who have long been Mac users, which has driven a wealth of bespoke software key to industries such as film, TV, photography and engineering.
He spent 18 years working in the exclusive super-yacht industry, creating the bespoke equipment that billionaires dream up for their huge boats.
Insurance is another industry that might seek bespoke software.
Microsoft stepped into an industry where software was bespoke and compiled.
