About

Old Ford Workshop was created from a studio on the Old Ford Rd in Bow, East London.

I first started in fashion because of my brother. He worked at the Paul Smith store in Londons West End. We decided to open a shop together which was interesting to say the least. The line about not working with friends and family was tested to the extreme and we found it to be correct!

Starting off in Soho the store eventually ended up in Spitalfields, East London on Brushfield Street. Although on the edge of the City this was an amazing area with many talented and creative people, pubs, restaurants, food stalls and local artists such as Tracey Emin and Gilbert and George

The store became successful stocking various iconic brands including Paul Smith and the more diverse labels like Japan's 'Michiko Koshino' and the UK's 'Griffin'

After a wonderful 10 years, shop rents and business rates in London became too much and the store said goodbye to Spitalfields and its much loved customers. 

Before launching I studied pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion for some deeper knowledge on a technical level.  I then began to produce my own bits preferring minimal design with nice fabric and good shapes. I've always loved Japanese clothing and the clean fits so have taken a lot of inspiration from there. 

If you have any issues with the design or fit then pease email me at justin@oldfordworkshop.com I'm always interested to hear your feedback.

Thanks, Justin