Oliver Spencer
United Kingdom
Oliver Spencer is a London menswear brand founded in 2002 by Oliver Spencer, a self-taught tailor and shopkeeper. It combines tailoring quality with a relaxed style and sells through four London shops, online and department stores.
| Founded | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Oliver Spencer |
| Base | London, United Kingdom |
| Shops | Four in London |
| Segment | Premium and contemporary |
| Website | oliverspencer.co.uk |
What is Oliver Spencer?
Oliver Spencer is a British menswear brand that has made clothing in London since 2002. Its guiding idea, in the brand's words, is that quality needn't mean formality and casual needn't mean careless. The range covers shirts, outerwear, tailored jackets, suits, knitwear, jersey, T-shirts, polos, trousers, chinos, underwear and shorts, plus bags, belts, socks, scarves, sunglasses, hats, ties and shoes.
History
Oliver Spencer left art school to run a stall at Portobello Market, which shaped his interest in garments, cloth and shopkeeping. Before founding his own brand he spent about a decade creating and expanding the formalwear label Favourbrook. He launched Oliver Spencer to offer premium tailoring quality in a relaxed, modern style. The first shop was on Lambs Conduit Street in London. Spencer won the WGSN global Menswear Designer award in 2013 and was twice nominated for Menswear Designer at the British Fashion Awards, according to the brand.
Production
Outerwear is made in England and the rest of the range is made in the EU, according to the brand's website. The brand's own about page says around 40 per cent of the collection is made in England.
Business model and distribution
- Own shops: four London locations, in Marylebone, Soho, Shoreditch and Bloomsbury.
- Online: an international online business shipping to over 100 destinations.
- Department stores: the brand is stocked by Selfridges, Liberty of London and Mr Porter.
The website also sells books, magazines and garment care. Ownership, revenue and headcount are not stated in the sources consulted, so none are given.
Why it matters
Oliver Spencer is a founder-led London menswear label that has built a recognisable identity around relaxed tailoring, a small shop estate and selected wholesale partners.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Oliver Spencer?
Oliver Spencer, a self-taught tailor and shopkeeper, founded the brand in London in 2002. Before that he spent about a decade building the formalwear label Favourbrook.
Where is Oliver Spencer made?
According to the brand's website, outerwear is made in England and the rest of the range is made in the EU.