Patrick Grant, the Edinburgh-born designer known for his impeccable style as a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, rarely buys new clothes and wears the same outfit for days at a time.
A simple daily uniform
The 54-year-old, who joined the BBC series in 2013, has adopted a daily uniform: a navy crew-neck jumper and trousers from his own brand, Community Clothing, usually in khaki or beige. In a 2025 interview with The Guardian, he said he reaches for the same clothes every morning.
Minimal washing routine
Grant's washing routine is equally simple. He puts on fresh underwear and socks each day but reuses most of his outfit. “Most days I just have fresh pants and socks, and the same stuff as yesterday. Every other day, or every third day, I'll change my T-shirt,” he told The Guardian.
Philosophy behind Community Clothing
Founded by Grant in 2016, Community Clothing produces timeless, high-quality staples without seasonal collections or regular sales. The brand's mission states: “Good for people, local communities, customers, and the planet. We sell our exceptional quality everyday clothing at a fraction of the price of other premium brands, and by making 100% of it here in the UK we’re sustaining and creating jobs and helping to restore local economic prosperity and pride.” The brand believes in clothing with lasting value that “gets better with age”, is “honest” and has a clear “purpose”.
Personal background
Grant's commitment to buying less and making clothes last began before his brand. His grandfather worked in the woollen industry in the Scottish Borders, and Grant spent childhood holidays in mill towns, witnessing the decline of Britain's textile industry. After studying materials science and engineering at university, he revived London tailor Norton & Sons and relaunched British menswear label E. Tautz.
