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Rapid GLP‑1 Weight Loss Forces Savile Row Remakes as Clients Shrink Between Fittings

Bespoke commissions that run for months are colliding with losses of up to 25 kilograms, pushing tailors to restart garments from scratch.

Overview

  • Richard James co-founder Sean Dixon says suits are frequently being remade rather than altered because clients’ measurements change drastically mid-commission.
  • The firm is exploring workflow changes to accommodate rapid size shifts without adding charges or causing discomfort for customers.
  • Recent estimates suggest about 1.5 million people in the UK now use GLP‑1 drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy to curb appetite.
  • Chef Heston Blumenthal says he is cutting portion sizes and creating smaller menu options at The Fat Duck to cater for diners with reduced appetites.
  • MHRA data record 173 UK deaths reported in connection with GLP‑1 medicines without proving causation, and a CheqUp poll indicates hosts expect GLP‑1 users at Christmas and are rethinking clothing gifts.