Hand & Lock has plied its trade as the leading embroiderer in the United Kingdom since its foundation back in 1767. The firm is regularly sought out by the Royal Household, high-ranking military officers, City livery companies and bespoke tailors to undertake intricate embroidery work and is a go-to supplier when commissioning specialist ceremonial or costume pieces. The firm’s celebrated customer list has also included a host of glittering names from Hollywood and high society, with many famous wedding dresses having been embroidered by hand by the Hand & Lock team. The firm sits under the Firmin House group, which includes tailoring, medallier and military outfitter brands.
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E.C. SNAITH & SON: MILITARY OUTFITTERS OF HIGH REGARD
E.C. Snaith & Son Ltd is a British military outfitters and uniform suppliers established in 1965. They are a respected military outfitters and regimental insignia supplier. Snaith’s provide a wide range of uniforms, accoutrements, accessories, and medals for the British Armed Forces, Commonwealth forces, and other military organizations around the world, as well as other services including police forces. The firm is a part of the military tailoring house, Firmin House / Kashket & Partners.
PATEY HATS
One of London’s most illustrious hatters, Patey traces its history back to 1695. The brand’s first store, however, opened in the West End in 1799. The firm garnered a reputation as standard bearer in the industry, producing fine hats by hand to the most esteemed customers, including HM the Queen of England who bestowed a Royal Warrant upon them. Patey Hats was the preferred maker for the legendary hat designer, Herbert Johnson whose own hat studio ultimately absorbed parts of the Patey house before becoming part of Swaine Adeney Brigg in 1996. The Patey brand remains today as part of the Firmin House group.
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