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.