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Inside Scots stylists as it opens first UK store favoured by football legends
Scottish brothers Ryan and Calvin Smith are to open their first UK store in their homeland after making a name for selling high end suits to footballers and celebs.
Entrepreneurs Ryan, from Ayrshire, and Calvin, from Edinburgh, have seen a wave of success since opening their doors to bespoke tailors Suited & Booted Dubai in 2017. Seven years later the brand is now renowned in the Middle East to many sports stars and celebs.
The Glasgow opening marks the first of their stores to come to the UK, bringing much anticipation for its launch. Located on Montrose Street in Merchant City, the store will offer an extensive range of bespoke tailored garments for both men and women, plus a diverse range of ready to wear suits – a first for the brand.
The suit collection covers everything from business tailoring to tuxedos, wedding suits and smart casual options alongside seasonal and limited collections.
The boutique will be run by Managing Director Dillon Arthur & Store Manager Michael Dixon, who will manage day to day store operations. Commenting on the expansion Ryan said: “Our concept has thrived in the UAE – we are extremely proud to have built such a strong brand presence in the Middle East, but our dream has always been to bring the brand to the UK and shake up the suiting market.
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“With our years of experience in bespoke tailoring, it was important for us to bring the highest level of quality and craftsmanship we possibly could to the collection offered in Glasgow. This collection has been carefully curated over the past five years in collaboration with the top suppliers globally.”
A private, cordoned off area will be located downstairs to accommodate private group appointments and wedding parties, while a bar and lounge areas will feature to add another element of luxury and experience to the store.
Two private tailoring suites are also being created and will be used for all bespoke appointments, enabling the Suited & Booted team the opportunity to create the most memorable and personalised appointment for every client who visits. An official opening date will be announced soon.
Below are just some of their star-studded clients, let’s take a closer look…
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Former Rangers and Aston Villa boss, Steven, has been lapping up the role of the new Liverpool football manager since last year. His fledgling coaching career got off to a flying start, guiding Rangers to their first title since 2011 before moving on to his new life in the Middle East.
Professional boxer Amir Khan, held the WBA (later Super) title from 2009 to 2012, and the IBF title in 2011. At a regional level, he also held the Commonwealth lightweight title from 2007 to 2008.
Irish former boxer Carl Frampton competed inside the ring from 2009 to 2021. The 37-year-old held world championships in two weight classes, including the WBA super bantamweight title in 2016, and the IBF super bantamweight title from 2014 to 2016, and the WBA featherweight title from 2016 to 2017.
Former England football manager and player Harry Redknapp had a colourful career on the field before hanging up his boots. The 77-year-old previously managed AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United, Portsmouth, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City.
Former Liverpool player and sport pundit Jamie pictured alongside his son who plays for Wigan James Carragher. Jamie, 46, played as a defender for Liverpool during a career which spanned 17 years.
Phillipe, 50, Belgian football manager and former player, currently manages Rangers after joining the club with an impressive track record of winning league titles. He began his professional career at Belgian clubs Beerschot and Genk between 1992 and 1998, thereafter he joined Coventry City in England for one season.
Former Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler, where he was based from 1993 to 2001, is an English football coach and former player. He most recently managed Saudi First Division League side Al-Qadsiah. As a player, he was a striker, and is the eighth-highest goalscorer in the history of the Premier League.
Rangers club captain James serves as a right-back, alongside former goalie Allan. McGregor made 42 international appearances for Scotland. Steven Davis made his full international debut in 2005 and made 140 appearances at senior level, scoring 13 goals, to become the most capped Northern Ireland player.