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.
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LE PARAPLUIE DE CHERBOURG: THE ANCIENT CRAFT OF UMBRELLA MAKING, IMMORTALISED IN FILM
Le Parapluie de Cherbourg (The Cherbourg Umbrella) is a French umbrella manufacturer that was founded in 1986 by Jean-Pierre Yvon. The company is known for its high-quality, handcrafted umbrellas. Descended from a long-line of umbrella craftsmen who helped shape Cherbourg as a global centre for that particular trade, he named his business for the famous movie from the 1960s: ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg’.
BORDELLE: THE LUXURY LINGERIE BRAND WITH A RISQUÉ TOUCH
Atelier Bordelle is a luxury lingerie and bodywear brand that is known for its bondage-inspired designs and exquisite craftsmanship. The brand was founded in London in 2009 by designer Alexandra Popa and is available through a selection of exclusive department stores around the world.
HENRY JERMYN: A TRIBUTE TO THE JERMYN STREET TRADITION
Henry Jermyn Fine Shirtmakers is an Irish headquartered international retail brand selling high quality shirts and suits through its online storefront. The brand was founded in 2004 with a flagship store in the heart of Dublin.
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.
GRIFOS: THE CRAFTSMANSHIP BEHIND PENMANSHIP
Grifos is an Italian brand that has been producing fine writing instruments for over 25 years. The company is known for its high-quality products, its attention to detail, and its commitment to traditional craftsmanship. Grifos offers a wide range of handcrafted pens, including fountain pens, rollerball pens, ballpoint pens, and mechanical pencils which are highly sought after by collectors.
BOWEN: FRENCH SHOEMAKERS IN THE BRITISH TRADITION
Bowen Shoes is a French shoemaker that specializes in Goodyear welted shoes. The company was founded in 1988 by Francois de Virieu, who wanted to create a brand that combined the best of English shoemaking with French design. Bowen shoes are known for their high quality, classic styling, and comfortable fit and are a subsidiary brand of the French footwear specialists, Manfield.
CAROLINA HERRERA: THE DARLING OF NEW YORK FASHION
Carolina Herrera is a Venezuelan-American fashion designer known for her elegant and sophisticated designs. She is also known for dressing some of the world’s most famous women, including Jacqueline Onassis, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, and Melania Trump. Herrera was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1939. She began her career in fashion as a publicist for Vogue magazine. In 1981, she launched her own fashion line, which quickly became known for its classic and timeless designs.
ALEXANDRA WOOD: BESPOKE SAVILE ROW TAILORS FOR THOSE IN THE KNOW
In the world of Savile Row tailors, Alexandra Wood is a relatively new kid on the block, having been founded in 2010. Nonetheless, Alexandra Wood has been picking up accolades and celebrity customers that would be the envy of many old tailoring houses. Originally established in Bishop’s Stortford offering tailoring and hire services, tailoring services are now offered from a Savile Row (by appointment only) and a Shoreditch premises too. The firm also carries a range of suits and tailored pieces available for hire.
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: BRINGING THE AVANT-GARDE INTO HIGH FASHION AND CLASSIC TAILORING
Alexander McQueen is a British luxury fashion brand known for its avant-garde and often provocative designs. The brand was founded by the renowned British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. McQueen quickly gained recognition in the fashion industry for his innovative and boundary-pushing creations.
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