Rooted in Mancunian soul, Dooley and Rostron is the latest venture from Adam Dooley, owner of Manchester’s long standing tailor that graced Princess street for over fifty years with a client list containing the likes of Andy Burnham and Mikael Silvestre. 2021 saw new beginnings for Frank Rostron Bespoke Shirtmakers, rebranding as Dooley & Rostron and having their logo designed by the noted Manchester icon Peter Saville CBE, the artist responsible for Burberry’s latest rebrand and artwork for the likes of Joy Division.
Dooley & Rostron has opened its brand new flagship store and factory this week. Located on King Street, the retail space recently underwent a quarter of a million pound refurbishment. The store offers a personal service, with a tailor on hand to help customers browse through fabric books and ready to wear products. Bespoke garments are also available, and serviced in the downstairs quarters, via a fitting room and tailoring station. Customers can also witness the tailors creating orders first-hand in the open factory. The flagship store also includes a coffee bar, Factory Coffee, to offer customers and passers-by award-winning coffee and homemade baked goods to be enjoyed in store or outdoors on the new terrace seating on King Street.
Alongside the store opening, the brand has launched its new website expanding its offerings and reflecting the new identity working with The Landing Page Guys to create a bespoke user experience with its state of the art technology in the form of it’s at home, virtual body sizing technology meaning users can take all measurements within the comfort of their own home using an app.
Adam Dooley founder of Dooley & Rostron says: “Watching this rebrand come to life has been incredible. Everyone in some capacity is ready for a fresh start and we’re no different. I’m beyond thrilled to welcome people through the doors and have the ability to witness our craftsmanship firsthand.”
The store is located on 38 King St W, Manchester M3 2WZ and is open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm and Sunday by appointment only, out of hours appointments available on request.
