Once upon a time in leeds
It all started in 1945by Alexander Rose
He was a perfectionist who started from humble beginnings to build a business based on quality, excellent customer service and attention to detail. Over 75 years later we still maintain the same traditional values that he instilled into his family.
Only the finest qualitycraftsmanship and materials
We only use fabrics from the very best of British mills. Our garments are carefully crafted by one of Europe’s top tailoring houses who also manufacture for many Savile Row tailors in London England.
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I love my jacket because I made it my own
From cloths, buttons, pockets and vents. Customise your jacket online with our simple configurator to make your jacket your own.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions about Alex Rose and what we do.
We are a family business established in 1945 in Leeds West Yorkshire England. Quality, customer service and attention to detail have been our company ethos for the last 75 years.
All our garments are carefully crafted by one of Europe’s top tailoring companies who also supply many Savile Row tailors.
We have long standing trading relationships with the traditional mills of West Yorkshire along with the world’s leading cloth merchants.
There are instructions on how to measure. If you have any difficulty you can book a Zoom meeting with our master tailor who will be delighted to assist you.
Absolutely! Please get in touch to book a 30-minute Zoom meeting with our master tailor.
We want you to be happy with your choice of fabric – therefore, we can post up to three sample cloths along with a tape measure, all free of charge.
Just send us an email and we will post one out to you.
Normally around 5 weeks, subject to cloth availability and your location.
We are passionate about the quality of our garments. The fit is superb and the internal construction that you can’t see only uses only the very best interlinings.
Your jacket will be so personal to you that we will even embroider your name in the jacket lining.
If you have any problems, please email some photos and we will arrange a time to discuss over Zoom.
Customise & Order your Jacket from Anywhere
- Select a customisable jacket from our collection
- Choose from our range of cloths
- Select a jacket lining
- Choose from our range of buttons
- Input your measurements
- Review your selections
- Checkout securely
Our Timeline

- 1945
- 1948
- 1952
- 1956
- 1965
- 1972
- 1975
- 1979
- 1980
- 1981
- 1982
- 1984
- 1986
- 1990
- 2004
- 2013
- 2018
1980
Acknowledged to be one of the most modern factories in the UK, now supplying high fashion menswear to major store groups and retailers throughout the UK. The British Clothing Manufacturer commended Alexander Rose Ltd for its open doors policy in allowing other companies to visit and see a modern UK clothing factory. We wanted to encourage other companies to follow our lead.
1986
Sale of the factory to Harbarry Garments of Manchester, there were precisely 132 machinists whose jobs were fully secured. Established Executive Image supplying high quality corporate clothing to hotels, casinos, house builders etc. including Hilton Hotels, Stakis Casinoes, Bellway Homes, DHL International.
1990
Executive Image supplied all the staff uniforms for the new Crowne Plaza Hotel in Leeds. For the official opening they wanted a young boy to hand over the scissors to the chairman of Whitbread to cut the “ribbon”. We made my nephew Daniel a tailcoat in the same style and fabric to match both concierge and front of house staff.
Yes, we can! Please email if your country is not listed, and we will see what we can do.