Rolex is a Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London. The company is known for its high-quality watches, which are often considered to be status symbols. Rolex watches are popular among celebrities, royalty, and business leaders.
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GOYARD: LUGGAGE-MAKER TO THE STARS
Goyard is a French luxury goods company founded in 1853 by François Goyard but with a history that dates back much further. The company began as a malletier – a maker of high-end trunks, storage boxes and luggage – by appointment to royalty and Courtisans. Their reputation for luxurious finishes and attention to detail marked them out as one of the pre-eminent labels which only those with the finest tastes (and the deepest pockets) were fortunate enough to own. The brand has grown steadily over the years to offer a wide range of high-quality leather goods, including luggage, handbags, and accessories. Goyard’s products are often identified by their distinctive chevron canvas pattern, a signature of the house, which was first introduced in 1892.
ETTINGER: HERITAGE LEATHER GOODS MAKER FROM LONDON
Ettinger is a British luxury leather goods company founded in 1934 by Gerry Ettinger. The company is known for its high-quality craftsmanship and its commitment to using the finest materials. Ettinger’s products are handmade in England and are designed to last a lifetime.
A.W. BAUER & CO: THE LEADING NAME IN SWEDISH BESPOKE TAILORING
A.W. Bauer & Co, or Bauer as the firm is more famously known, is the pre-eminent Swedish tailoring house with a long and illustrious history serving royalty and Scandinavian gentleman for more than 150 years. The firm has been given new life following the eventual takeover by young entrepreneurial Swedish tailors seeking to reinvigorate the appeal of bespoke craftsmanship but bringing a modern twist to the house’s traditional approach.
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.
ABRAHAMS: AN ICONIC DUBLIN TAILORING HOUSE
A Dublin institute, Abrahams is one of Dublin’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.
LAULHÈRE
Originator of the iconic French beret, Laulhère has been crafting this iconic hat for military and civilian customers since 1840. Founded in the foothills of the Pyrenées, Laulhère uses traditional techniques and the finest wools sourced from across the region to knit elegant and luxurious hats and accessories. The firm was awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant distinction in recognition of their heritage and craftsmanship. Their products are widely available across France and internationally.
KENNEDY & MCSHARRY
Ireland’s premier gentlemen’s hatter and the first choice for ties for Dublin’s better dressed men, Kennedy & McSharry has been a feature on Dublin’s sartorial landscape since 1890. The firm has expanded its offer over the years to include a range of accessories and apparel marking them as the city’s preferred outfitter.
CHRISTYS’
Iconic and renowned hatters to gentlemen and royalty for over 200 years. Christys’ hat boxes have also become a highly coveted collector’s item
BORSALINO
An icon of Piedmont style, Borsalino has been making beautiful felt hats since Giusseppe Borsalino founded his famous workshop in 1857. The firm quickly gained an international reputation for the stylish, high-quality, handmade hats and, to this day, the brand’s hats became extremely coveted.
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