Comments on: So Long, Chris Georgiou

By: Benjamin Leighton

Benjamin Leighton — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:06:25 +0000

I’ve only just discovered That Chris has gone. I’ve only got one suit, (with two pairs of trousers obvs), made beautifully by Mr Georgiou in about 2012. I run extremely hot, so he made me a single calico, skeleton-lined tobacco-coloured two piece from Cavalry Twill. I treasure it!

Thanks for writing this lovely tribute to him. Sorely missed.

By: Sruthi Mohan

Sruthi Mohan — Wed, 07 May 2025 15:50:42 +0000

Just found this post when I was looking him up to get some stuff tailored with him per usual and so sad to hear this!!

I lived right around the corner and took such comfort in seeing him at his work bench every time I passed by. Had many beautiful evening gowns altered for every special occasions.

Thank you for the beautiful tribute to him.

By: Robert Evans

Robert Evans — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:23:10 +0000

It is with enormous sadness that I learn of the passing of my Mr Georgiou..

I had the honour and pleasure to be a client for over 30 years and had only recently commissioned some new suits ..

I was in my laye 20s when I was first introduced and still have some of those ts in use today.

Mr G was an outstanding man of great character and integrity..

I am shocked and saddened.

God bless you Mr G and may you rest in peace

I am grateful for all the years that I Heald him as a friend and his wise counsel

I will miss him

Robert

By: Michael Lake

Michael Lake — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:58:48 +0000

I met Chris by chance in 1988 when I moved to work in the Kings Cross area and he became my go to man for all matters tailoring. It was always a thrill to arrive at his distinctive shop to try on his latest creation and the most recent addition to my wardrobe. Chris was an outstanding craftsman and he knew how to make me look my best, or perhaps it was more that he was able to set me up to show on the quality of his work. In any event, I saw him regularly over the years and I found him to be amusing, self-effacing and always courteous. Chris was a thoroughly nice man, I was privileged to have known him and I will miss him.

Michael Lake CBE LVO

By: Stuart Etherington

Stuart Etherington — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:53:45 +0000

Chris had been my tailor for over 25years a real craftsman and a real gentleman
I shall miss him
Sir Stuart Etherington

By: Michael Claydon

Michael Claydon — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:57:40 +0000

A friend recommended me to Chris many years ago and from that time on I never went anywhere other than to him. An outstanding tailor, he had a ready smile and greeted customers as old friends. A modest man who never forgot his roots. He will be greatly missed.

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:15:23 +0000

A big loss to his family and the community, but a wonderful tribute to him

By: Cherub

Cherub — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:39:11 +0000

Sad to hear of the death of a cheerful and hardworking man. I loved his story about the bank manager, it made me smile. Chris had a point about retirement, 2 people I know who retired early just seemed to give up, but I have another friend in his early 80s who still does his job 1 day a week and covers for staff holidays. It gives him a huge sense of purpose and pays for things like theatre tickets and travel. He puts my 63 year old self to shame as he never seems to stop.

I am sure Chris will be really missed by all who knew him.

By: Lydia Deane

Lydia Deane — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:43:54 +0000

In a world of online “influencers,” I cannot think of finer tributes to lives well lived than these life’s work…and true…stories by the Gentle Author. Thanks so much for this one…and all of the others!

By: Christopher Woodward

Christopher Woodward — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:21:59 +0000

I just heard this and am very sad. Chris made my suits for more than twenty five years, including for two weddings. And, yes, I loved the ritual. The walk down that scruffy street from King’s Cross and then Chris lighting up as you waved at the window. You have caught him perfectly. Thank you. It is so good that you have written this; someone who was interwoven into people’s lives. All of us in that book!
During Covid he was unable to go to Cyprus so his daughter took him to Scotland on holiday. He did not seem very convinced by The Highlands.