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A. CARACENI: THE PURSUIT OF A TAILORING TRADITION

The Caraceni name is legendary in the world of Italian bespoke tailoring with various cadet branches of the family having established reputable tailoring houses bearing the family’s great name. The Milanese Sartoria Caraceni is considered one of Milan’s, if not the world’s, great bespoke tailors with a distinguished and loyal customer base including, indeed, many notable designers and leading fashion voices rendering Sartoria A. Caraceni a designer’s designer. Those seeking classic structured elegance in their suiting , crafted from the finest Italian or English cloths might well find a second home at this Milanese studio.

LUXURY TAILORING BRANDS

It has been said that “the clothes make the man” (or, indeed, the woman) and so it is that the best-dressed tend to favour fine tailored pieces to “make” themselves. In an age of mass production and digital design, the ancient traditions of cloth-making and cutting are still going strong as discerning customers still seekContinue reading “LUXURY TAILORING BRANDS”

SAVILE ROW

London’s famous Savile Row is international renowned for the concentration of famous tailoring houses located on the row and it’s neighbouring streets, arcades and alleyways.

LUXURY LUGGAGE BRANDS

LUXURY LIGHTER BRANDS

LUXURY JEWELLERS AND JEWELLERY BRANDS

Jewellery, silverware and objets d’art crafted from the finest precious metals and gemstones have long been considered to be worthwhile investments whilst, also, demonstrating the fine taste and, indeed, wherewithal of of the owner. It is certainly true that the demand for iconic vintage and antique pieces remains high as does the appetite for modernContinue reading “LUXURY JEWELLERS AND JEWELLERY BRANDS”

LUXURY CHOCOLATE & CHOCOLATIER BRANDS

Few things in this world are as universally loved and as guaranteed to bring pleasure as the consumption of chocolate. The health benefits may be questionable, but certainly it is known that chocolate can trigger the release of endorphins resulting in a feeling of happiness and elation. Long enjoyed by ancient Inca and Aztec cultures in South and Central America, Europeans developed a ferocious appetite for chocolate and a proliferation of chocolatiers were established across Europe and further afield.

THISTLE SHOES

Thistle Shoes is the brand name for a wide range of classic mens highland shoes, including brogues and dancing shoes.

ABRAHAMS: AN ICONIC DUBLIN TAILORING HOUSE

A Dublin institution, Abrahams is one of Ireland’s pre-eminent menswear stores with a rich heritage in bespoke and made-to-measure tailoring. The firm has been the preferred tailor to many of Dublin’s best-dressed professionals. Abraham’s has been serving a distinguished clientele since founded by the popular Maurice Abrahams in the sixties. Indeed, to this day, the store is an essential resource on sartorial matters with an excellent and friendly staff who are just as happy to advise on bespoke choices as they are to walk customers through their ready to wear ranges. The firm has established a particular reputation as a go-to venue for Grooms-to-be and wedding parties.

LUXURY UMBRELLA BRANDS

When it rains, it pours. With that in mind, a good umbrella is an essential investment and, as anybody who has had the misfortune of suffering a storm-damaged umbrella in the midst of said storm will attest, can make a world of difference in foul weather. Thus, spending time acquiring an umbrella that will keepContinue reading “LUXURY UMBRELLA BRANDS”