James Taylor & Son is a renowned British bespoke shoemaker that has been crafting exquisite footwear since 1857. Over the years, they have established themselves as one of the most respected shoemakers in London, renowned for their impeccable craftsmanship, unparalleled comfort, and timeless elegance. The house was founded by a well-regarded Norfolk shoesmith of the same name, who established himself in London, bringing with him that great shoemaking tradition for which that region of England between Northampton and Norfolk is so famous.
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MAROL: LUXURIOUS SHIRTMAKER OF CHOICE TO THOSE IN THE KNOW
Marol is a fine Italian shirtmaker that was founded in 1959 in Bologna, that remains an inside secret for discerning customers seeking the highest luxury. The company is known for its high-quality, bespoke, hand-finished shirts. Marol uses only the finest fabrics, such as silks from Como, cotton and linen from Egypt and the Caribbean Islands, and mother-of-pearl buttons from Australia. The company’s shirts are made with 13 stitches per centimeter of seam, which is the highest number of stitches used by any shirtmaker in the world. This results in a shirt that is both beautiful and durable.
TUFENKIAN: AN ILLUSTRIOUS NAME IN LUXURIOUS ORIENTAL RUGS
Tufenkian is a renowned artisanal producer of luxurious, hand-knotted rugs from Armenia. The company was founded over 30 years ago in Nepal and Yerevan. They are known for their high-quality rugs, which are made from the finest natural materials, such as wool, silk, and cotton. Tufenkian rugs are also known for their unique designs, which are inspired by ancient traditions and cultures from around the world.
ARTHUR GLUCK SHIRTMAKER: BESPOKE SHIRTS MADE IN BROOKLYN
A shirtmaker with a loyal following, Arthur Gluck began to ply his trade in the early 1990s, crafting bespoke shirts by hand to order. Catering to the varied tastes of New York’s high flyers, Gluck was particularly popular amongst New York’s banking and social sets, especially those seeking the go-to-hell contrasting cuffs and collars style which Gluck became famous for.
CHARVET: AMONGST THE WORLD’S GREATEST BESPOKE SHIRTMAKERS
Charvet is a French luxury shirtmaker that was founded in 1838 by Joseph-Christophe Charvet. The company is known internationally for its high-quality, handcrafted shirts. Charvet shirts are made from the finest materials, including Egyptian cotton, French linen, and Italian silk. The shirts are assembled by hand, and each shirt is carefully inspected before it is shipped.
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.
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.
SWAINE
One of Britain’s great luxury goods houses, Swaine (Swaine Adeney Brigg) has been supplying high-end accessories, leather goods, luggage and accoutrements to Europe’s upper classes for more than two centuries. Founded in 1750 as a saddlery, Swaine became synonymous with the finest quality riding equipment and travel accessories, a reputation that persists today. The house acquired noted umbrella maker, Brigg in 1943 and milliner Herbert Johnson in 1996 to place the firm at the forefront of the luxury accessories market.
BATES
Bates Hatters of London was a renowned gentleman’s millinery based on Jermyn Street in St James’s. The brand was founded in 1898 and earned a reputation as one of the great hat shops of the city. Bates handmade a variety of town and country hats from fedoras and bowlers to flat caps, however they became particularly renowned for their panama hats. The brand has been acquired by the legendary Jermyn Street shirtmaker house, Hilditch & Key, with Bates becoming an in-house brand for their range of hats.
ANDERSEN & BERNER
A traditional Danish hatter with a rich heritage supplying classic gentlemen’s hats and theatrical hats for show business. Andersen & Berner was founded in 1946 and has been producing handmade, elegant headwear since, under the careful direction of Stig Andersen.
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