Benson & Clegg is one of those undiscovered gems in British menswear. Founded in 1937, today the company is a discreet Royal Warrant holding bespoke tailor on London’s Piccadilly Arcade.The house’s Head Cutter is a warm-hearted craftsman called Oliver Cross, with one heck of a story tell. His route into bespoke tailoring is nothing if not conventional. He talks to Aleks about the 10 years it took to realise his dream, why Benson & Clegg is special, and how the brand is moving forward to connect with today’s bespoke consumer. This one’s a heart-warmer of an episode – we hope you enjoy.---HandCut Radio is produced in collaboration with Birch, a London and New York based creative agency. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.---Show NotesOliver Cross — InstagramBenson & Clegg — Website | Instagram[04:24] The Beatles on Savile Row[04:49] Dege & Skinner[05:14] The London Cut by James Sherwood[05:46] Chittleborough & Morgan[07:42] David Walliams[09:03] Inkberrow[09:31] 2019 Golden Shears Awards[10:49] Robinson Tailors, Alcester UK[12:54] Davide Taub, Gieves & Hawkes[12:55] Patrick Grant, Norton & Sons[13:01] Terry Haste, Kent & Haste[13:57] London College of Fashion (LCF)[15:28] Simon Crompton of Permanent Style, HandCut Radio #001[16:05] Laird Hatters[17:23] Richard Anderson[17:55] Meyer & Mortimer[18:41] Malcom Plews[25:20] Hawes & Curtis[30:42] Fabio Attanasio’s Benson & Clegg Jacket[45:22] Bob Dylan