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CHAMPAGNE ALFRED GRATIEN: AN AWARD-WINNING CHAMPAGNE HOUSE

Champagne Alfred Gratien is a family champagne house founded in 1864 in Épernay, France. The house is known for its exceptional champagnes, which are handcrafted using traditional methods and aged in oak barrels. Alfred Gratien champagnes are characterized by their complexity, elegance, and long finish.

LUXURY SHIRT & SHIRTMAKER BRANDS

Many of the world’s most iconic fashion and tailoring brands began as by making shirts. Most of these houses still continue that tradition today, offering bespoke, made-to-measure or ready-to-wear shirts to their discerning clientele. Indeed, a well-fitted shirt is often the difference between being well-dressed and being poorly dressed. The subtle detailing and nuancing of a well-made shirt are often signifiers of one’s status and one’s mindset.

GRASSY: MADRID’S LUXURY BESPOKE JEWELLERS AND TIMEPIECE CURATORS

Joyería Grassy is a Spanish luxury jewelry brand known for its timeless designs and use of high-quality materials. The brand was founded in 1914 by Manuel Grassy, a master jeweler who was inspired by the natural beauty of Spain. The House’s iconic building in Madrid is home to their in-house Rolex store which is one of the world’s most reputable official dealerships.

ANDRES SARDA: THE LUXURY LINGERIE AND SWIMWEAR LABEL FROM BARCELONA

Andres Sarda is a Spanish luxury lingerie and swimwear brand known for its exquisite designs and use of fine materials. The brand was founded in 1962 by Andrés Sardá Sacristán, a self-taught designer who was inspired by the beauty of the Mediterranean coast.

ARRIETA & ARRIZABALAGA: EXCLUSIVE BESPOKE GUNS MADE IN SPAIN

Arrieta & Arrizabalaga is a Spanish gunmaker that has been producing high-quality shotguns since 1919. The company is based in the Basque Country, which has a long history of gunmaking. Arrieta & Arrizabalaga shotguns are known for their craftsmanship, precision, and reliability. The company uses traditional gunmaking techniques, such as hand-fitting and engraving, to produce its shotguns. Arrieta & Arrizabalaga shotguns are also known for their elegant designs and high-quality materials.

HESCHUNG: THE GRAND ALSATIAN SHOEMAKERS

Heschung is an iconic, luxury French shoemaker that has been handcrafting high-quality shoes in Alsace since 1934. The company is known for its timeless designs, reverse welt construction, and use of premium materials. Heschung shoes are made with a variety of leathers, including Anicalf, a full-grain leather that is known for its strength and durability. The company also uses hydrovelour leather, which is a water-resistant leather that is ideal for boots and other shoes that will be exposed to the elements.

CONNOLLY: AN ICONIC MAKER OF LEATHER GOODS

Connolly is a British luxury leather brand founded in 1878. The brand is known for its high-quality leather goods, which are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, aviation, marine, furniture and the House’s very own line of fashion and accessories. Connolly leather is sourced from the finest hides from around the world and is tanned and finished using traditional methods. The brand’s leather is known for its durability, softness, and beauty.

ISSEY MIYAKE: A VISIONARY JAPANESE FASHION HOUSE

Issey Miyake is a high-end Japanese fashion brand, named for the late designer who founded the house in 1970. The designer behind the eponymous label was a known for his innovative and technology-driven clothing designs, a brief which continues to influence the label’s collections today. Miyake was born in Hiroshima in 1938 and lived through the atomic bombing of the city as a child. This experience had a profound impact on him and his work, and he often spoke about the importance of peace and harmony in design and in culture.

MASON’S: LUXURY RESORTWEAR THE ITALIAN WAY

Mason’s is a clothing store located in the heart of the Italian seaside resort town of Forte dei Marmi. The store is owned and operated by the Mason family, who have been in the fashion business for over 50 years. Mason’s Forte dei Marmi carries its own range of casual and tailored pieces both online and in-store. The brand’s stores, in Italy and France also offer a wide selection of men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, and home goods, including from brands such as Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, and Prada.

ANDERSON’S: HANDMADE LUXURY LEATHER BELTS FROM ITALY

Anderson’s is a luxury brand of belts that are handmade in Parma, Italy. The company was founded in 1966 by Carlo Valenti, who chose the name “Anderson’s” because of his appreciation of traditional British style. Their belts are renowned internationally for their high quality craftsmanship.