GIVENCHY: THE MASTER COUTURE DESIGNER AND FASHION HOUSE

Givenchy is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy. The brand is known for its elegant and sophisticated designs, as well as its high-quality craftsmanship. Givenchy produces a wide range of products, including clothing, handbags, accessories, fragrances, and cosmetics.

BARENA VENEZIA: THE CLASSIC ITALIAN QUIET LUXURY BRAND

Barena Venezia is a small, family-owned Italian clothing brand founded in 1993 by Sandro Zara. The brand is known for its high-quality, casual, and functional clothing made from natural fabrics. Barena’s designs are inspired by the traditional clothing of the fishermen and hunters of the Venetian lagoon.

LUXURY TRUNK AND TRAVEL CASE BRANDS

In the golden age of travel, well-heeled passengers needed to be sure that they had the best cases to protect and secure their possessions. Many of today’s most well-known luxury brands and fashion houses were born in this era – designing and crafting suitcases and steamer trunks to service this exclusive clientele. Famous brands suchContinue reading “LUXURY TRUNK AND TRAVEL CASE BRANDS”

AKRIS

Akris is a premium luxury womenswear brand that has been catering to high fashion clientele since 1922. The company, began life as a textiles and apron manufacturing concern under the helm of founder Alice Kriemler-Schoch, before slowly evolving into the haute couture powerhouse that it is recognised as today. The brand remains under the ownershipContinue reading “AKRIS”

AIREY & WHEELER: A TRAVELLING TAILOR TAILORING FOR TRAVELLERS

Legendary tropical weather tailor and a Savile Row institution, albeit located off-Row in Piccadilly, Airey & Wheeler was the first-choice tailor for distinguished gentlemen and military officers seeking lighter weight suits and tailored pieces for warmer climates, including the much-dismissed London summertime. Famous patrons of the House include a number of former Prime Ministers, Sir Winston Churchill and Sir John Major amongst them. The firm remained under the control of the founding Airey family until 1996 when it was acquired by and incorporated into the house of Anthony J Hewitt, itself now under the watchful eye and stewardship of renowned master tailor, Ravi Tailor.

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.

Rachel Trevor Morgan

Rachel Trevor MorganMilliner to Her Majesty the Queen of England, Rachel Morgan’s bespoke creations are high in demand for special occasions.(By appointment only)18 Crown Passage, King Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6PP, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)20 7839 8927racheltrevormorgan.com

Henri Bendel

Henri Bendel, since 1895Legendary New York ladies’ accessories store, Henri Bendel began with a millinery business and it’s iconic brown and white striped hat boxes are still in demand as collector’s items today.(Multiple stores)Flagship store: 712 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United StatesTel:+1 212 247 1100 henribendel.com