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There has been an increase in the use of weight Loss drugs There is a “massive impact” on the sewing industry, a Seville Row The boss has said.
Shawn Dixon, co-founder of tailor Richard James, said its cutters are having to make major adjustments or remake suits because of the rush of some customers. weight loss,
The businessman pointed to a trend happening among male customers, many of whom are between the ages of 40 and 50.
“Our male customers are apparently taking these drugs and losing a lot of weight in the process… probably for health reasons, so that’s a positive thing,” she told the PA news agency.
“It’s not just half an inch here, maybe an inch there, that saves a huge amount of weight and means a whole new wardrobe – especially tailoring.”
Mr Dixon explained that custom commissions can take up to three months, meaning people’s measurements can change significantly between their first and last fitting.
“This will have massive consequences,” he said. “Bespoke tailoring is made to fit precisely,” he adds.
“People are losing up to 25 kilograms in a relatively short period of time, and it completely changes what you need to do.
“You can’t just change a suit – you have to recreate it, start from the beginning.”
Mr Dixon said the business, which includes stars such as Sir Elton John, Stormzy and the Gallagher brothers, is “fully considering” ways to work around the issue while avoiding overcharging and remaining sensitive to its customers.
Recent estimates suggest that around 1.5 million people in the UK are taking GLP-1 – the scientific term for weight loss, which works by reducing food cravings.
A recent survey conducted by anti-obesity drug provider Checkup found that more than a tenth of Britons expect to host someone on the GLP-1 drug this Christmas.
Half of those surveyed said they would reconsider giving clothes to friends and family amid sensitivity about weight loss.
Among GLP-1 users, more than half said they would eat smaller portions and not indulge in too many dishes this festive season.