The Pollen Estate tailors new Savile Row leasing team
The Pollen Estate has appointed a new leasing team on Savile Row, the Mayfair street renowned for its bespoke tailoring shops.
Following a competitive pitching process, CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield have been appointed as joint retail leasing agents.
The two firms will work alongside asset manager Knight Frank as they look to continue growing the bespoke tailoring and services offers that Savile Row is famous for.
Shaped by merchant tailors, Savile Row welcomed its first occupants in the 17th century, before tailoring houses such as Norton & Sons, Gieves & Hawkes, and Henry Poole & Co – all of whom are still residents today – moved onto the street in the 1800s. Nowadays, Savile Row offers a mix of traditional tailoring and other contemporary businesses.
Jenny Casebourne, head of portfolio at The Pollen Estate, said: “Savile Row stands as a testament to British tailoring’s past, while embracing the future of the discerning modern wardrobe. We will continue to grow and celebrate the best of bespoke tailoring, craftsmanship and exceptional services that complement the Row. The long-term strategy will remain to build on the heritage of The Pollen Estate as the custodians of craftsmanship and be supported by wider proposed public realm and marketing initiatives, designed to cultivate a thriving Savile Row and surrounding areas.”
Xhola Cambridge, senior director at CBRE, added: “Our appointment by The Pollen Estate allows us to provide strategic advice across prime streets, including the globally renowned Savile Row. Preserving the illustrious heritage of Savile Row is imperative and will be supported by an offering that comprises best-in-class brands, that will futureproof the Estate.”