“I joined The 39 club because of its social network with fellow rag trade folks. It's great to meet those who you can share ideas with and exchange trade stories in a relaxed and secure setting. The fact that the club does good work for worthy charities is an added bonus and I am proud to be a part of it for these reasons and many more.”
Kamla Patel, Madam Chair
“I remain loyal to The 39 Club as it has become part of our family with my father, Trevor, being involved since the 1970s as Chairman twice. As a youth I attended the Spring Lunches with my uncles and it has created great memories of friendships and created excellent camaraderie with other members. Today I serve the Club as both Honorary and Social Secretary, humbly supporting our Madam Chair, Kamla Patel.”
Andy Tompsett, Hon Secretary
"The 39 Club holds great significance for me, as it represents the essence of working 30 years in the menswear industry. It symbolizes the strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support among its members, fostering a community that celebrates and promotes the art of men's fashion.”
Mark McKinley, Hon Treasurer
“Simon Lovell first introduced me to The 39 Club at an open meeting. I love the history. I’ve always believed that the Menswear business is a face to face business. Modern technology can and should be embraced, but in our independent world it’s all about personal relationships so meeting up with everyone once month is brilliant. It’s good to talk. "
Keith Brown, President
“Since joining The 39 Club I've made lots of great friends that have all worked together assisting, helping and giving advice whilst generating money for chosen charities. It's a unique Club and very special to me.”
Simon Lovell
“Having been very fortunate to be part of our wonderful world of menswear for the past 40 years. I feel extremely privileged to be a part of The 39 Club.
Our monthly meetings are a great opportunity to meet with fellow like- minded colleagues, share a pint or two, discuss trade news, listen to others stories both past & present. At the same time supporting Madam Chair in the overall success of The 39 Club and its various fundraising activities. ”
Nigel Pinnock, Vice President
“I’ve been in the menswear industry all my working life and from as early as I can remember The 39 Club – London was always spoken of with great reverence. When I was approached to join I felt truly honoured and thought I’m now joining a group of people who are amongst the most highly regarded in my trade. All these years later I know it is as true today as it ever was and I respect each and every member for their opinion, advice and love sharing fun times with them all."
Brian Winterbourne
“I joined The 39 club some years ago to keep in touch with like-minded agents and reps like myself. It can be a lonely job on the road and meeting once a month keeps me informed with what’s going on in the retail world. I have met some great people and now also work with some as well. Becoming an agent was hard at first but it was helped by the members in the club. The social events are always great fun and it’s nice being part of something that has such a rich history. Here’s to the next 70 years!”
Simon Parr
“I only joined The 39 club last year but as I have known many of the members for so many years it feels like I've been a part of the club for much longer. There were many members that I didn't know, but had heard of, and it was so good to finally meet them and everyone has made me feel very welcome. I didn't for one moment expect that in less than 12 months I'd be on the committee but I am proud to be part of such friendly knowledgeable, experienced, and enthusiastic menswear colleagues"
Anton Jenkins
Dan Allen
Peter Bailes
Peter Boyd
John Brown
Keith Brown
Jonathan Chamberlain
Richard Craddock
Jamie Harden
Anton Jenkins
Robert Kimpton
Simon Lovell
Mark McAnulty
Jason McKey
Mark McKinley
Ward Mann
Christopher Mundy
Simon Parr
Kamla Patel
Stuart Pearce
Nigel Pinnock
Marc Querol
Dean Richards
Mel Rogers
James Slacke
Oliver Slacke
Mark Smith
Mike Smith
Peter Southwell
Constantine George Taylor
Paul Tiernan
Andrew Tompsett
Tony Wade
Brian Winterbourne
The 39 Club also has 28 honorary members.
The membership comprises of both working and non-working or retired menswear professionals, and for those still commerically active we have now added a list of the comprehensive array of premium menswear brands that are represented and their contact email address.
Denis Hanks 1934-2020
Denis sadly passed away during Covid time. He had enormous energy and enthusiasm for The 39 Club having been Social Secretary, Honorary Secretary several times and of course Chairman. A much loved and missed member of the Club and whose passion for this club you could never measure, he was a wonderful and super fun character and also belonged to most of the clubs in London! He was soley responsible for our now strong ties with the Victory Services Club.
Alan Simpson 1933 - 2022
Alan Simpson was always known as one of the true "Gentlemen" of the Club who in those days made a very good living selling silk and quality cotton handkerchiefs. He worked with Michael Graver, with Lehner Morris selling a very high end product from Switzerland that was sold all over the West End particularly in Jermyn Street. Alan always hosted very lavish summer parties at their home in Morden. His wife Shirley loved entertaining the members with their wives and partners. The camerarderie during those good, and often bad times for business, was second to none and helped make the Club what it is today.
Trevor Tompsett 1935 - 2020
Trevor worked as a hatter with both Christies and Failsworth Hats from his showroom. He then became a Sales Manager for Ibex belts and he then took a share of Outlook Belts based in Walsall. Trevor was, somewhat unusually, elected Chairman twice. He championed the Spring Lunches at the Cafe Royal, Piccadilly. He supplied Meakers, Allders and also Dunn & Company, British Airways, the Police, Harrods, House of Fraser, Selfridges and of course Locks of St James's being his favourite - with a good few trips to the Palace to assist the late Duke with his headwear demands. He suffered two heart attacks and had two triple heart bypasses and had to retire very young at 49 years old. He always attended the Club functions and, until recently, the Christmas Supper.
