Suited to a T
Real-life tale of gay brothers who dressed the rich and famous doesn’t miss a stitch
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Words: Uli Lenart
HOUSE OF NUTTER: THE REBEL TAILOR OF SAVILE ROW
Lance Richardson/Chatto & Windus
A fascinating and highly enjoyable social history biography of two gay brothers, bespoke tailoring innovator Tommy Nutter and his sibling, the celebrity photographer David, both early influencers of some of the most famous stars of the 1960s and 1970s, including The Beatles, Mick Jagger, Cilla Black and Elton John. Growing up above a North London cafe, the brothers seemed destined to lead humble lives in the post-war capital but the strength of their imagination transformed them into unlikely protagonists of a cultural revolution. In 1969, at the age of 26, Tommy opened a ground-breaking boutique on plush Savile Row, the iconic House of Nutter, which became an immediate sensation among the young, rich and beautiful. From the streets of swinging London to the explosion of disco in Manhattan, Lance Richardson eloquently relays the true story of two gay men who influenced some of the most iconic styles and pop images of the 20th century. It reads with all the seamless splendour of a beautiful bespoke suit. Enchanting, irreverent and entertaining. 10 May