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WORDS Yvette Caprioglio & Meghann Augustus PHOTOGRAPHY Georgina Skinner
P. Johnson Tailors have redefined bespoke tailoring in Australia to create an everyday fashion staple for men, whatever their age. After originally studying wine making, Patrick Johnson realised his heart lay elsewhere, heading to London to study fashion design at St Martin’s College and then honing his craft on Jermyn Street. Patrick returned to Australia to open his first studio in Sydney three years ago followed by a second studio in Melbourne more recently. Considering the Australian man’s regard to suits as a lot more relaxed and healthier than in London Patrick has found his niché on Australias east coast. “When I was in London clients would always want a three-piece suit, I would have to refer to all the clients by their surname, but here, Australian guys are generally quite honest, there is no pretence about them so it helps me to get to know them very quickly,” Patrick says.