Why Heritage Still Matters: The Story Behind Your Finsbury Park Tailor

Ercan Abraham
Sep 26
2 min read

IMAGE Tailors shopfront in North London, a family tailoring business with over 30 years of heritage.

In a world of fast fashion and one-click shopping, it’s easy to forget that clothing once had a story. A jacket wasn’t just worn and thrown away. A dress wasn’t just “for one night.” Clothes were made to last — and when they didn’t quite fit, or needed a second life, people turned to a local tailor.

IMAGE Tailors: Heritage Tailoring in Islington At IMAGE Tailors, our story is built on that heritage. For over 30 years, we’ve been the trusted local expert here in North London, helping people feel at home in their clothes.

Our shop, conveniently located in Finsbury Park, serves all our wonderful neighbours from Stroud Green Road to Crouch End/Hill, Highgate, and Archway. My mum started the business with a simple belief: if something is made well, it deserves to be cared for. That same belief runs through every stitch we make today.

Munever, founder of IMAGE Tailors in Islington.

More Than a Stitch: The Values of Heritage Tailoring Heritage in tailoring isn’t just about the years in business. It’s about the values we inherit and pass on. It’s the reason we are the chosen alterations specialist for so many in Islington.

These values include:

Attention to detail: From a simple hem to complex suit tailoring.
Respect for the fabric: Treating every material with the care it deserves.
The patience to get it right: We take the time necessary to achieve a perfect fit.

When a customer brings in a wedding dress, a suit handed down from a father, or even a favourite pair of jeans, we know it carries more than just material — it carries memory.

Your Local Expert: Serving Crouch End, Highgate, and Archway That’s why we don’t see tailoring as a transaction. We see it as a tradition. Every time we alter or repair a piece, we keep that tradition alive. And in a time where so much is disposable, heritage tailoring is more relevant than ever.

For our clients in Crouch End/Hill and Highgate, trusting a seasoned tailor means your most valuable clothes are in the hands of someone who has seen thousands of garments, styles, and fabrics. We still treat each one as unique, ensuring your wardrobe isn't just altered — it's respected.

If you’re in Finsbury Park or the Archway area and need an expert eye for your garment, stop by our shop. We are proud to be your local, established, and trusted tailor.

Your wardrobe, your IMAGE Tailors — made to last.