Norton & Townsend has dressed discerning gentlemen for over thirty years. Now, under the leadership of owner and creative director Victoria Thompson, that same commitment to craftsmanship and fit has been brought to a dedicated ladieswear line: Toria Design.
Victoria’s path into tailoring has been anything but conventional – from studying fashion design at Manchester Metropolitan University to honing her skills in pattern cutting and sampling for global brands, before seizing the opportunity to acquire Norton & Townsend in 2020. The result is a collection of timeless women’s tailoring that doesn’t chase trends.
As Victoria puts it: Coco Chanel said ‘Fashion changes, style remains’ – and that’s exactly our philosophy.
Every Toria Design garment begins with a conversation over coffee and ends with something that fits you – and only you. Each piece is individually patterned to your body shape, posture, and preferences, using fabrics sourced from Britain’s finest mills, including Dugdale, Abraham Moon & Sons, Marton Mills, and Holland & Sherry.
From a sharp work suit to a statement coat or heirloom jacket, every detail is yours to choose – lapels, buttons, linings, pockets. The goal is simple: to make you feel like the best version of yourself, every time you wear it.
“A tailor-made suit is like armour,” says Victoria. “Every woman deserves one.”
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