A Season in the Spotlight: John Foster at The Mill on The Row

19th June 2025 Lydia Ridler

Last week, John Foster joined our sister Luxury Fabrics brands to take residence on Savile Row for The Mill on The Row — and left a lasting impression. Across five days, we welcomed some of the most respected names in textiles to preview the Autumn/Winter 2026/27 collection — a presentation of refined worsteds and elegant suiting cloths, crafted in Yorkshire and designed to meet the needs of modern tailoring with heritage integrity.

Women in tailoring | The mill on the row

Showcasing Craftsmanship and Connection

From the outset, the reception was exceptional. Customers, prospects, and collaborators stepped in for a closer look. With steady footfall and thoughtful conversations throughout the week, it was a timely reminder of the role Luxury Fabrics continues to play in shaping the textile industry. The strength of our collections, paired with a purposeful and present team, left visitors with a lasting impression of what we stand for.

 

 

Women in tailoring | The mill on the rowHighlights from the week included:

  • An opening evening that formally welcomed the Luxury Fabrics group to Savile Row, with an exclusive preview event supported by UKFT. Leading figures from across the tailoring industry joined us to mark the occasion.
  • A Women in Tailoring panel event that brought together 74 of the most respected women in the industry. The discussion, “Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Business”, was moderated by Molly Anderson and featured Deema Abi-Chahine, Claire Barrett of Hawthorne & Heaney, Imogen Johnson-Gilbert of Kipper & Chalk, and Susannah Hall — sharing honest and powerful insights with the next generation.
  • A dedicated open day and evening co-hosted with Lambton Tailoring. Customer houses were welcomed throughout the day to explore the new collections in an engaging and collaborative setting, alongside Lambton’s refined tailoring perspective.
  • Check It’s Wool — an evening hosted by Campaign for Wool to mark their 15th anniversary, in partnership with Woolmark. Thirty highly regarded guests gathered to celebrate the continued relevance of wool in modern tailoring and its role in British textile heritage.
  • Across the week, we welcomed designers, buyers, and creative teams from some of the most iconic British and international fashion houses, who previewed our AW26/27 collections and offered valuable feedback on the direction and depth of our ranges.

The mill on the row | John FosterWhat our guests had to say

As one guest remarked on Thursday evening, it was “one of the best things to hit the Row in some time.”

The Mill on The Row was more than a showcase — it was a statement. A moment of presence, pride, and progress for the Luxury Fabrics brands. The conversations it sparked, the relationships it deepened, and the opportunities it opened made it a defining week — with momentum that extends far beyond Savile Row.

 

 

Speak to the team, and view the Autumn Winter 2026/27 collection, email [email protected]

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