Thomas Wickens
About Thomas Wickens
Thomas Wickens is a Made To Measure Specialist with extensive experience in luxury menswear, currently working at Suitsupply in Amsterdam. He has previously held roles in various fashion companies and studied bespoke tailoring at the University of the Arts London.
Current Role at Suitsupply
Thomas Wickens currently serves as a Made To Measure Specialist at Suitsupply in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. He has held this position since 2017, accumulating seven years of experience in the bespoke tailoring sector. In this role, he utilizes his extensive knowledge of luxury menswear to provide tailored solutions for clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and craftsmanship.
Previous Experience in Fashion Retail
Prior to his current role, Thomas Wickens worked at Massimo Dutti as a Fashion Advisor and Menswear Responsable for eight months in 2014 in Tordera, Catalonia, Spain. He also gained valuable experience as a Sales Advisor at Laura Ashley from 2011 to 2013 in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. These roles contributed to his understanding of customer service and retail operations in the fashion industry.
Education and Expertise in Tailoring
Thomas Wickens studied at the University of the Arts London, where he focused on Bespoke Tailoring and earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from 2010 to 2013. His education provided him with a solid foundation in tailoring techniques and design principles. Additionally, he studied at Northallerton College from 2006 to 2010, further enhancing his skills in the fashion domain.
Experience in Design and Tailoring
In addition to his retail experience, Thomas Wickens has worked as a Menswear Designer at Maison Elama for three months in 2015 in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. He also served as a Styliste and Apprenti Tailleur at Sartorialto for nine months in the same year. These positions allowed him to develop his design skills and gain hands-on experience in bespoke tailoring.
International Experience and Adaptability
Thomas Wickens relocated from the UK to the Netherlands to pursue a career in bespoke tailoring, demonstrating his adaptability and willingness to embrace new opportunities. His extensive experience in both British and Italian bespoke tailoring reflects a diverse skill set in luxury menswear, which he applies in his current role at Suitsupply.