How To Become A... Tailor

What does it really take to become a tailor and can you turn a centuries-old craft into a modern global business?In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Robin to unpack the world of tailoring - from Savile Row to scaling a tech-enabled tailoring platform across 10 countries.Born into a family tailoring business in Belgium, Robin didn’t always plan to follow in his father’s footsteps. But after moving to London, working at Gieves & Hawkes on Savile Row, and eventually launching his own company, he’s now redefining what tailoring looks like for a new generation.We cover:What a tailor actually does (it’s more than sewing)The difference between alterations, made-to-measure & bespokeWorking on Savile RowTraveling the world as a private tailorLaunching a tailoring tech platform (BTI)Scaling to 85+ tailors across 10 countriesBuilding a business as a young fatherSetting boundaries while running your own companyWhy tailoring shouldn’t only be “luxury”This episode is about craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and building something with your hands and your heart.Robin Vindevogel@robinhoen@wearebti@1956fdb🎙 How To Become A... explores real-life journeys behind the careers of everyday people. Each episode dives into the path of someone who's built success outside of the spotlight — no fame, no fortune, just real stories. Discover how they started, the challenges they faced, and what drives them forward. 💼✨🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find their own path📩 Got your own story to share? Contact us at [email protected]📱Follow us on socials: @howtobecomea__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.