Launched in 2001, Peter Millar set out to offer luxurious and elegant sportswear and casualwear for the well-dressed man. Taking inspiration from the golf courses of old and using those styling cues to create clubhouse appropriate clothing lines, Peter Millar quickly established itself as a go-to label for the sports enthusiast. The North Carolina label uses cottons and fabrics from the region, renowned for their high quality and comfort, to produce sophisticated tailored pieces to elevate golfwear and redefine business casual attire. The brand, now within the prestigious Richemont stable, has expanded to offer a full range of menswear and womenswear from performance apparel to countrywear lines borrowing from the British and American traditions.
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LUIGI BORRELLI: FROM MASTER SHIRTMAKER TO LUXURY OUTFITTERS
Luigi Borrelli is a highly reputable menswear store, founded in Naples in 1957. The store was established by renowned Neapolitan shirtmaker, Luigi Borrelli, who sought to continue his family’s trade, having been taught his craft by his mother. His eponymous sartorial outpost became known as a haven for luxurious, handmade and beautifully tailored pieces. Borrelli today has stores across Italy and has recently expanded overseas with its first international branch in Tokyo.
COLHAY’S: A LUXURIOUS MODERN TWIST ON AN ANCIENT KNITWEAR TRADITION
Colhay’s is a luxury knitwear brand that produces some of the world’s finest cashmere and lambswool sweaters. They are known for their high quality materials, craftsmanship, and timeless designs. Their sweaters are handmade in Scotland using traditional methods and are designed to be passed down from generation to generation.
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.
ASPESI: THE LUXURY DOWN JACKET SPECIALISTS
Aspesi is an Italian minimalist, sophisticated, and timeless fashion brand founded in 1969 by Alberto Aspesi as a shirt manufacturer. In a time when the benchmark in the fashion industry were the Parisian haute couture houses, the Italian prêt-à-porter industry started focusing on materials, wearable elegance, and offering new horizons to explore. The brand evolved accordingly, producing pieces that were not only beautiful but also wearable and functional.
TURNBULL & ASSER: LUXURY SHIRTMAKER BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
Turnbull & Asser is a British luxury shirtmaker founded in 1885 by John Arthur Turnbull and Ernest Asser. Located at 71 Jermyn Street, London, it is a royal warrant holder and has been the shirtmaker to the King of England since 1980.
DOLCE & GABBANA: THE LEGENDARY DUO THAT LAUNCHED A FASHION POWERHOUSE
Dolce & Gabbana is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The brand is known for its sensual and glamorous designs, as well as its high-quality craftsmanship. Dolce & Gabbana produces a wide range of products, including clothing, handbags, accessories, fragrances, and cosmetics.
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