The Huntsman Team

THE CLIENT MANAGERS

RAPHAEL SOLOMON

Ready-To-Wear Specialist

Raphael has worked in the High-End Luxury Fashion industry for over twelve years. Most notably, he was a ready-to-wear - Specialist in the Louis Vuitton Maison on Old Bond St, where he spent almost four years. He has previously worked in the Gucci Flagship Store on Sloane as an MRTW Specialist for three and a half years, during which he received his MTM training. Raphael fell in love with Tailoring during his role in Zegna, where he further developed his tailoring skills with the iconic Italian Brand. Raphael joins Huntsman on Savile Row, which he describes as his true love.

MICHAEL CHENG

Store Manager

Michael is British-born Chinese of Hong Kong & Malaysian descent. Michael grew up in London and spent many years with Ermenegildo Zegna as a Made to Measure Specialist, before bringing his contemporary approach to 11 Savile Row.

KRISHAN CHUDASAMA

Senior Client Manager

Upon completing his mathematics degree it was his love of beautifully tailored clothing that drew Krishan to Savile Row 8 years ago. A keen sportsman, Krish is a masterful shot with both rifle and shotgun as well as an enthusiastic polo player. When it comes to the sartorial intricacies of etiquette dressing, he is our resident expert, so if you’re looking for tasteful tweeds to spend a long weekend at the peg, or hope to cut a dash in the Royal Enclosure, he’s here to help!

DANIEL MULLADY

Senior Client Manager

Liverpool born Daniel is passionate about bespoke tailoring, football, and Ibiza in equal measure. A keen runner, if you can’t find him in 11 Savile Row, he’s sure to be sprinting around the park.

DAVID GOGGINS

Senior Client Manager

“Bespoke tailoring is unique because it is a brilliant combination of geometry, mathematics, sculpture and art. There is a wonderful point in the process when the cutters and tailors forget about the paper measurements and start working according to the client’s body shape, truly showcasing the art of bespoke tailoring.”

Meet David Goggins, a Senior Client Manager who has been a part of Huntsman for over 6 years. Along with having different face-to-face meetings with clients, David always is ready to help clients looking to commission their first bespoke garment. His passion for this industry and fashion showcases through his great knowledge of bespoke tailoring.

What makes bespoke tailoring unique?

I think bespoke tailoring is unique because it is a brilliant combination of geometry, mathematics, sculpture and art. There is this wonderful point in the making process of the suit when the cutters and tailors stop working with numbers and start working according to the client’s body shape. Bespoke tailoring is so technical and artistic, that it makes me excited to be a part of this world.

What makes Huntsman unique?

I think our clients are what make Huntsman unique. I often get asked by journalists what a Huntsman client is like and in the years that I have worked here I have never found one unifying theme among them, but rather that they are all individually unique. It is the people who shop here that make this place what it is. I have never formed the types of relationships I have with Huntsman clients. People who come into the store will remember the small details and it is like nowhere else I’ve been. Being a Huntsman is very important to me. I can feel the influence of the people who came before me.

What is the most important part of your day?

It is important that I am prepped for the day and that I have planned out the days to come. I need to know which client we will see on the day and what we are doing for them so that everything I’ve promised them is delivered. I live by ‘Fail to prepare and prepare to fail.’

What is your favourite garment? Why?

I love tailcoats. I don't mind if they are morning coats or evening tail coats but they are my favourite garment. They are technically very complicated garments to create, but when you know the craft and the art and the effort that goes into them you appreciate it even more, and when they are done properly they are the most beautiful garments. I think our house silhouette is perfect for them: not too square at the shoulder, and our high armholes give a long line to the waist. And we work really hard to cut the shape into the small of the back, without distorting the long vent

What does your day-to-day look like

The things I do at Huntsman are usually similar: face-to-face meetings with clients, completing emails, and planning for clients that will be coming for our appointment. However, the order in which they happen can be different depending on the diary of the day. And sometimes I may have a fixed idea of what my day may look like, but a client can come in here and my day will change so I am always ready to adapt and prepared anything.

What is your favourite cloth? Why?

Velvet. At Huntsman, we deliberately cut the cloth upside down so that the nap of the velvet faces up and the light can hit it. When that happens you can see the highlights and low lights of the velvet itself.

How did you enter the bespoke tailoring industry?

I worked with Ready-to-Wear garments and then Made to Measure suits for over 20 years and it was a natural transition to enter the bespoke tailoring industry. I started off at a private tailor house in Fitzrovia until I found an opening at Huntsman and have been here ever since.

What is your favourite cloth to wear during the summer season?

I have a suit made of 100% wool seersucker, and it is my favourite thing to wear in the summer. The ridged effect of the seersucker allows air circulation and only 50% of the cloth makes contact with you.

For someone purchasing their first bespoke garment, what would you recommend?

I would say you should start with a middleweight cloth, probably in a neutral colour following the house silhouette, unless advised otherwise. I think it is important to take into consideration your lifestyle and think about how your Huntsman garment will work in your wardrobe because it is not just about the suit, it is about the client and their style.

Who are some of your favourite style icons?

All my style icons are my preferred musicians! I was lucky enough to know Charlie Watts and he was a dapper dresser and an absolute gentleman. I then loved The Beatles, of course, in particular their Hamburg period. Casual dressing gets harder as you get older so at the moment my favourite dressed gentleman is Jason Williamson who is part of a music group called Sleaford Mods.

ED TURCO

USA Director

Ed joined us in 2017, after successfully running Loro Piana’s bespoke business in the US. He’s the guy to have on your quiz team, with his encyclopedic knowledge of facts and memory for names.

TAJ PHULL

Managing Director

Taj heads up Huntsman retail at 11 Savile Row. With an extensive career in bespoke tailoring, Taj knows just about everybody on Savile Row. An avid sneaker fan, Taj is just as passionate about shoes as he is about suits.

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The Huntsman Team

THE CLIENT MANAGERS

RAPHAEL SOLOMON

MICHAEL CHENG

KRISHAN CHUDASAMA

DANIEL MULLADY

DAVID GOGGINS

ED TURCO

TAJ PHULL