29 October 2026International edition
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29 October 2026
AI IN FASHION
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Footwear

George Cleverley

United Kingdom

George Cleverley is a London bespoke shoemaker founded in 1958 by George Cleverley. It makes handmade men's shoes and is based in the Royal Arcade off Old Bond Street.

Facts
Founded1958, London
FounderGeorge Cleverley
AddressRoyal Arcade, 28 Old Bond Street, London
Led byGeorge Glasgow and George Glasgow Jnr
Websitegeorgecleverley.com
Segment
Luxury
Categories
Footwear
Sales channels
Own storesE-commerce

What is George Cleverley?

George Cleverley is a London shoemaker specialising in bespoke men's footwear. Its shop is in the Royal Arcade at 28 Old Bond Street, in Mayfair.

History

George Cleverley was born in London in 1898 into a shoemaking family. After the First World War he joined Tuczec, a society shoemaker in London, before leaving in 1958 to set up his own business. His clients over the years included Rudolph Valentino and Sir Winston Churchill.

The company is now led by George Glasgow and his son George Glasgow Jnr, who continue the firm's focus on fine English footwear.

Products and positioning

  • Bespoke shoes made to individual lasts
  • Classic English men's styles
  • Luxury positioning in London's traditional menswear district

Why it matters

George Cleverley is one of the best known names in English bespoke shoemaking. It represents the London craft tradition that continues to attract clients for made to measure footwear from around the world.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded George Cleverley?

The company was founded in 1958 by George Cleverley, a London shoemaker born in 1898.

Where is George Cleverley located?

George Cleverley is located in the Royal Arcade at 28 Old Bond Street, London.

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