Henry A. Davidsen, Master Tailors & Image Consultants

What Henry A. Davidsen, Master Tailors & Image Consultants does

Henry A. Davidsen, Master Tailors & Image Consultants is a Philadelphia-based bespoke tailoring and image consulting firm founded in 2006 by Brian Lipstein through the Wharton Venture Initiation Program. The company designs and produces custom and made-to-measure garments — suits, tuxedos, dress shirts, ties, denim, sportswear, outerwear, and belts — using full canvas construction stitched by hand from natural fibers, with each garment built from a custom pattern derived from approximately 23 client measurements and refined through a scrap fitting process before luxury cloth is cut. Fabrics are sourced from premier mills including Dormeuil, Scabal, Loro Piana, and Holland & Sherry, giving clients access to 30,000+ options.

The business operates a high-touch, consultative go-to-market centered on a single retail showroom in Center City Philadelphia, where first-time clients undergo 2.5-hour consultations covering fabrics, styling, and image. Repeat clients can order remotely via phone, email, or video, with complimentary ground shipping. Revenue is generated one garment at a time (suits at $2,000–$4,500+, shirts at $300–$465) with a 50% deposit on order; complementary service lines include corporate image consulting/gifting and wedding consulting. The firm has served more than 2,500 clients in the Greater Philadelphia area and operates with a small, named in-house team of approximately 11 people including a Master Tailor, Operations Director, Marketing Director, and a Client Experience Manager added in June 2025.

Name

Henry A. Davidsen, Master Tailors & Image Consultants

Legal name

Henry A. Davidsen, Master Tailors & Image Consultants

Website

https://henrydavidsen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Philadelphia-based bespoke tailor and certified image consultant serving senior professionals and wedding clients with hand-stitched full canvas suits and made-to-measure garments sourced from premier mills, operating from a single showroom plus remote ordering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Tailoring Services

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525)

SIC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Tailoring & Made-to-Measure Adjustments (HSAJAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Men’s Styling & Tailoring Coordination (HSACAJAG), Luxury & Couture / Small-Batch Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAL)

Keywords

• Custom tailoring services
• Bespoke menswear
• Image consulting
• Made-to-measure suits
• Custom formalwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Tailored Garments: One-time purchase model for bespoke and made-to-measure suits, sport coats, shirts, tuxedos, formalwear, and accessories. Pricing varies significantly by garment type, fabric selection, and construction method. Requires 50% deposit with balance due at first fitting. Average suit prices range from $2,000 to $4,500+.
2. Image Consulting Services: Certified image consulting services integrated with the custom clothing purchase experience. Consultations educate clients on personal branding, wardrobe building, and style development.
3. Accessories and Ready-to-Wear: Sale of ties, pocket squares, belts, cufflinks, and other accessories. Ready-to-wear accessories priced from $40-$1000. Rush processing available for additional fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Henry A. Davidsen provides bespoke custom tailoring and certified image consulting services for men, producing custom suits, tuxedos, dress shirts, sport coats, trousers, outerwear, denim, and accessories. The company operates a consult-educate-design process anchored by full canvas construction, mathematical custom pattern drafting from approximately 23 body measurements, and a scrap (beta test) fitting process to validate fit before luxury cloth is cut.

Product overview

Henry A. Davidsen is a custom tailoring and image consulting company offering bespoke and made-to-measure clothing services. The core product portfolio centers on custom suits, tuxedos, dress shirts, and formalwear, complemented by accessories (ties, belts, pocket squares) and casual garments (denim, sportswear, outerwear, sport coats). Services include custom clothing design and manufacturing, corporate image consulting, and wedding consulting. The company operates a consult-educate-design process with in-house master tailors and certified image consultants, serving clients in the Greater Philadelphia Area since 2006.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Suits Bespoke and made-to-measure custom suits crafted from premium fabrics with full canvas construction, priced from $2,000 to $4,200+ depending on fabric and construction. Targeted at senior professionals and executives seeking a wardrobe that supports their personal brand.
• Custom Tuxedos and Formalwear Custom-tailored formal tuxedos and formal attire (White Tie, Black Tie, Black Tie Optional, Morning Dress, Creative Black Tie), priced from $2,200 to $4,500+ depending on fabric and construction. Used for black-tie events and weddings.
• Custom Shirts

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 satisfied clients served in Greater Philadelphia Area since 2006
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bindle & Keep: Bespoke menswear tailor specializing in custom suits for all body types, including non-standard sizes. Operates a small bespoke shop model similar to Henry A. Davidsen's artisanal, appointment-based approach.
• Suitsupply: Global menswear retailer offering made-to-measure and ready-to-wear suits with physical showrooms. Overlaps with Henry A. Davidsen on the custom tailoring category, though it competes more on price and convenience than on full bespoke.
• Knot Standard: Bespoke and made-to-measure menswear brand operating showrooms in major U.S. cities. Directly comparable in offering custom suiting with a premium showroom experience and stylists.
• J. Hilburn: Custom menswear brand using a direct-sales/stylist model for made-to-measure shirts, suits, and trousers. Closely comparable in combining personal styling consultation with custom garment production for professional men.
• Alton Lane: Custom menswear company combining physical showrooms with digital ordering, similar consultative model to Henry A. Davidsen. Closely comparable in combining made-to-measure suiting with styling services in a multi-city showroom format.
• Indochino: Online made-to-measure suiting company offering custom suits at lower price points. Competes with Henry A. Davidsen for the custom-suit customer but uses a digital-first model versus the in-person showroom approach.
• Tom James Company: The largest custom corporate tailoring company in North America, using a direct-sales (field representative) model to deliver made-to-measure suits to professionals. Closely comparable in business model and target customer (image-conscious executives).

Emerging players

• Oliver Wicks: Online custom tailoring brand offering made-to-measure suits at mid-tier price points ($400–$800). Competes indirectly for price-sensitive custom-suit customers, especially younger buyers who prefer digital ordering.
• Paul Fredrick: Direct-to-consumer menswear brand focused on dress shirts, suits, and formalwear. Overlaps with Henry A. Davidsen on custom shirts and formalwear at significantly lower price points, targeting similar professional customers.

Broad incumbents

• Brooks Brothers: Iconic American menswear retailer offering custom suiting as part of a broad ready-to-wear portfolio. Overlaps with Henry A. Davidsen on the custom suit category but operates at much greater scale and lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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