London tailor George Dyer has passed away, it has been confirmed.
The son of Windrush immigrants, George Dyer’s Jamaican father was a trouser maker, taking his trade with him on his arrival in London.
The family arrived in 1959, with George attending school in Peckham before leaving in 1973 to become a junior in Fleet Street tailor’s shop Dombey & Sons.
Learning his trade, George Dyer later returned to South London, setting up his Threadneedleman shop in Elephant & Castle.
A superb tailor whose quiet passion for his trade was resolutely infectious, George Dyer worked on behalf of generations of Londoners, earning a reputation for 60s fashions in particular.
Much-loved by the Mod, skinhad, and suedehead communities, George Dyer matched some high profile commissions – everyone from Paul Weller and Martin Freeman through to Stereophonics’ singer Kelly Jones walked through to his door – alongside a generous pricing structure that made tailoring open and affordable.
Indeed, when Clash was (briefly) based close to Elephant and Castle numerous lunchbreaks were extended by a quick visit to his shop.
Working with countless happy customers for more than 40 years, George Dyer built a reputation across the city and beyond, renowned internationally for his impeccable touch.
Sadly, news of George Dyer’s passing was confirmed today – March 29th – by his family. A real blow, he’ll be much missed.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time.
We are so very sorry to say that George passed away on Monday. We ask you respect the privacy of the family whilst we deal with the situation.
All existing customers will be contacted in due course.’
Rest in Peace our lovely George x pic.twitter.com/8AE6rABnFa— George Dyer (@threadneedleman) March 29, 2022
Source: https://www.clashmusic.com/fashion/london-tailor-george-dyer-has-died
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