As they explain, “The name is not branding for branding’s sake. It is the essence. Our style is personal, different, and our starting point is the Mediterranean – Cyprus, Greece, the aesthetic we bring to our tailoring and the lifestyle we propose.”
Andrea Kosta has not always been their name. Their original brand, Sarto – which means tailor in Italian – reflected the beginning of their journey in the made to measure world. However, as the brand evolved into a full lifestyle label with prêt-à-porter collections, accessories and leather goods, they felt that “Sarto” limited an identity that had begun to spill over from the strict confines of the tailor’s shop. “We experimented with different ideas. In the end, we concluded that nothing expressed us more than our names. We are the soul of the brand,” they say. And perhaps that explains why Andrea Kosta now sounds so natural, so authentic, like a name that existed before – when it was only recently born.
Kosta arrived in Liverpool in 2013, seeking new opportunities in the midst of a financial crisis. His then partner Stacy – and now wife – had already moved there for postgraduate study. Andrew, a native of the city but with Cypriot roots, was already working in retail. They met by chance in a shop, worked together and discovered that they shared not only professional chemistry but also a common vision: to fill the aesthetic gap that existed in the North of England at the time. Liverpool, with its special blend of old glamour and youthful character, proved to be the perfect springboard.
What made the brand so coveted in Liverpool?
“We offered something that was completely missing from the local scene: Mediterranean finesse and full-spectrum made-to-measure tailoring — not just for suits, but for an entire wardrobe,” say the founders of Andrea Kosta. “From knitwear, denim and chinos to shoes, field jackets, and even full cashmere loungewear, we brought in a new approach. The market was craving quality, aesthetics, and personalisation — not another streetwear label or fast-fashion chain.”
Andrea Kosta’s distinctiveness goes well beyond bespoke tailoring. For the past three years, the brand has also offered a ready-to-wear line, sold exclusively online. More recently, they launched a capsule of leather goods and accessories — with more expansions in the pipeline.
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“Summer 2026 will be a turning point,” the designers reveal. “We’re preparing a new menswear collection, but also launching our made-to-measure services for women and children — a bold yet natural progression. At the same time, we’re expanding our e-commerce platform to serve a truly global clientele, not just the UK.”
When asked about the most charming style ‘mistakes’ they’ve seen among clients, they respond with a mix of humor and professional insight:
“Every client brings their own aesthetic. Often, first-time customers ask for the impossible — but through the tailoring process, they learn, trust, and evolve. In the end, everyone leaves satisfied.”
A Brand That Tailors Identity, Not Just Clothing
More than a tailoring house, Andrea Kosta is a style manifesto — one that begins in the sun-drenched neighborhoods of the Mediterranean and unfolds into a refined lifestyle rooted in the heart of Liverpool. www.andreakosta.co.uk
