Riddle & Finns: Bespoke Tailoring for Brighton’s Iconic Champagne & Oyster Bar
Riddle & Finns is one of Brighton’s most beloved institutions: champagne, oysters, marble counters, chandeliers, and a classic seaside atmosphere. Their uniforms needed to feel just as polished and timeless as the experience. We’ve worked closely with their team for years, creating a bespoke suiting system that feels smart, distinctive and unmistakably “Riddle & Finns”.
A Bespoke Suit Cloth Created Just for Them
Their suiting is cut from an exclusive cloth designed specifically for Riddle & Finns, a deep brown check that works beautifully in both natural daylight and warm interior lighting. You won’t find this fabric anywhere else. We also hold their cloth in stock at our workshop, ensuring no long production delays, fast top-ups when staff numbers change, and reliable colour consistency year-round.
Smart, Confident Front-of-House Tailoring
The front-of-house team wear three-piece suits tailored for movement, durable enough for long shifts yet refined enough to match the restaurant’s elevated dining environment. Even the smaller details were designed to echo Riddle & Finns’ colour palette, from subtle green trims to tonal linings.
The Custom Octopus Print Tie
To add a touch of character, we designed a bespoke octopus illustration for their ties and pocket squares. It’s playful, Brighton-spirited and has become a little signature of theirs: guests often comment on the ties, and the staff love wearing something with personality.
Classic Brighton Setting, Modern Uniform Performance
Whether pouring champagne on the terrace or working busy evening services, the uniforms are made to perform. Each garment is durable enough for daily service, cut for flexibility and comfort, produced using our exclusive house cloth, and supported by our dedicated after-care programme.
Managed Through the Gresham Blake Studios Client Portal
All cloth stock, orders and replenishments are handled through the Gresham Blake Studios client portal: giving visibility on current stock levels, garments in production, sizes running low, and expected cloth delivery dates. Their dedicated account manager keeps everything simple and personal.
A Brighton Partnership
Riddle & Finns is a true Brighton icon, and it’s a privilege to help shape their front-of-house identity. Sharp tailoring, dependable service, and a touch of the unexpected: perfectly Brighton, perfectly Riddle & Finns.
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