Leonard Logsdail (born September 11, 1950, in London, England) is a bespoke tailor specializing in men's suits based in Manhattan, New York.^[1] Logsdail is known for creating high-end suits, and lining jackets with Hermes silk scarves.^[2][3] Logsdail has created suits for films and is recognized as one of cinema's most sought-after tailors.^[4][5] Logsdail has collaborated with esteemed film directors Steven Spielberg, Robert De Niro, Oliver Stone, Ridley Scott and Martin Scorsese.^[6][7][4][3] He had a cameo acting role as a tailor in The Wolf of Wall Street, Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps and The Good Shepherd.^{[8][6][7][4][3]}

Career

Logsdail left school at the age of 15 and spent 3 years in tailoring school before entering the industry with high aspirations and a passion for men's suits.^[9] At the age of 21, Logsdail started his own business and opened his doors in 1971 on Carnaby Street in London. A few years later, he moved his business to Savile Row.^[10] In 1991, Logsdail moved his business from Savile Row to midtown Manhattan, New York. His atelier has remained in the same location since 1991, at 9 East 53rd Street, New York, NY.^[6][11][12]

Personal life

While his tailoring business was in London, Logsdail made business trips to the United States, where he met his future wife and married in 1988.^[6] They reside in Stamford, Connecticut and have eight children. His son, Leonard, began working with him in 2012.^[3]

Costume and Wardrobe in Film and Television