{"id":3215,"date":"2023-09-28T17:12:32","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T16:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/?p=3215"},"modified":"2025-03-20T12:33:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T12:33:59","slug":"patrick-grant-the-rise-of-a-famous-fashion-designer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/eternal-3215-patrick-grant-the-rise-of-a-famous-fashion-designer","title":{"rendered":"Patrick Grant: The Rise of a Famous Fashion Designer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Patrick Grant is a talented fashion designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/uk\">Edinburghka<\/a> will tell you more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also leads the bespoke tailoring house <strong>Norton &amp; Sons of Savile Row<\/strong>, as well as the clothing lines <strong>E. Tautz &amp; Sons<\/strong> and <strong>Community Clothing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a49c965381e1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a49c965381e1\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/eternal-3215-patrick-grant-the-rise-of-a-famous-fashion-designer\/#Early_Years\" >Early Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/eternal-3215-patrick-grant-the-rise-of-a-famous-fashion-designer\/#Education\" >Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/eternal-3215-patrick-grant-the-rise-of-a-famous-fashion-designer\/#Reviving_a_Legend\" >Reviving a Legend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/eternal-3215-patrick-grant-the-rise-of-a-famous-fashion-designer\/#Becoming_a_Business_Owner\" >Becoming a Business Owner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/eternal-3215-patrick-grant-the-rise-of-a-famous-fashion-designer\/#Another_Venture\" >Another Venture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/eternal-3215-patrick-grant-the-rise-of-a-famous-fashion-designer\/#A_New_Brand\" >A New Brand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Years\"><\/span><strong>Early Years<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patrick Grant was born in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After finishing primary school, Patrick continued his studies at Edinburgh Academy. Later, he enrolled at Barnard Castle School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Grant himself, his parents felt it would be better for him to study away from home, especially since Barnard Castle School had a strong rugby program, a sport he was extremely passionate about at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, while studying at Barnard Castle, the future designer honed his rugby skills and participated in several important matches. Unfortunately, an injury put an end to his aspirations in professional sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education\"><\/span><strong>Education<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following this, Grant pursued engineering at the University of Leeds. He chose this field due to his deep interest in understanding how things work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduating, the future designer moved to the United States, where he took on a variety of jobs. He worked as a ski instructor, nanny, summer camp counsellor, and gardener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reviving_a_Legend\"><\/span><strong>Reviving a Legend<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1995, Grant returned to Britain, considering a career in marketing. Initially, he collaborated with cable manufacturers BICC, and later joined Bookham Technology, a company producing optical components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2004, Grant earned an MBA degree with financial support from Bookham. His dissertation, completed in the autumn of 2005, addressed the revival of luxury fashion brands, notably focusing on Burberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Becoming_a_Business_Owner\"><\/span><strong>Becoming a Business Owner<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2005, Patrick learned that the tailoring company Norton &amp; Sons had been put up for sale. The low asking price caught his attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding to sell his house and car, and with additional help from a bank loan, he successfully purchased the business. However, he soon realized the company was in terrible shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the next three years, Grant rejuvenated Norton &amp; Sons, significantly enhancing innovation and enthusiasm among management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, he refocused the business on bespoke tailoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Grant&#8217;s dedication, the company soon experienced growth in clientele and production volumes, leading to substantial profits. Thus, the business was saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_Venture\"><\/span><strong>Another Venture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2015, Grant became the owner of the Cookson &amp; Clegg clothing factory, which was established in 1860. Initially, the company specialized in leatherwork, primarily making uppers for shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the 1930s, the factory expanded its product range to include jackets, helmets, and other leather goods for the British Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second half of the 20th century, Cookson &amp; Clegg became a major supplier of military outerwear and hosiery for the army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After Grant took over ownership, the factory began producing outerwear using traditional woven fabrics alongside modern technical materials. Patrick is, of course, directly involved in approving designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the factory also produces trousers and jeans and occasionally collaborates with several British clothing brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Brand\"><\/span><strong>A New Brand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburghka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2025\/03\/ad_4nxeaootujavrsdnzflt7h0ujmgyrhplcltkvdkk3r08yfsva0qwfauog4ffzvbhwst19f4vnpy9qugbm2ybvbeh7a6uyoz6ectxyt5n0xmrb-qh8snnwwfnoulhcmtj9gbad5jibggkeyycinpow_md_snp_qsbr94uot.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016, Grant launched another brand\u2014Community Clothing, focusing on sustainable fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, this company not only produces clothing but also plays an active role in ensuring continuous employment for sewing factories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gq-magazine.co.uk\/\">gq-magazine.co.uk<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/\">thesun.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patrick Grant is a talented fashion designer. 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