Stewart Christie & Co. is a family-owned and operated business that has been providing high-quality menswear and accessories in Edinburgh, Scotland since 1821. The company is known for its traditional tailoring, highland wear and accessories, countrywear, tweed garments, and handmade shoes.
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WILHELM JUNGMANN & NEFFE: AN ICONIC HABERDASHERS IN OLD VIENNA
Wilhelm Jungmann & Neffe is a traditional Viennese men’s outfitter that was founded in 1866 by Wilhelm Jungmann. In 1881, his nephew Wilhelm Dukes joined the business, and the company was renamed Wilhelm Jungmann & Neffe. The company has been located at its current address on Albrechtsplatz since 1881. The store is a landmark in Vienna, and is known for its elegant and traditional interior.
RHANDERS: DENMARK’S FINEST GLOVES
Rhanders is a Danish glovemaking company that was founded in 1811 but with a history that dates back much, much further. It is one of the oldest glovemakers in the world, and is known for its high-quality, handcrafted gloves, even being appointed as purveyors to the Crown of Denmark.
CHAMPAGNE ALFRED GRATIEN: AN AWARD-WINNING CHAMPAGNE HOUSE
Champagne Alfred Gratien is a family champagne house founded in 1864 in Épernay, France. The house is known for its exceptional champagnes, which are handcrafted using traditional methods and aged in oak barrels. Alfred Gratien champagnes are characterized by their complexity, elegance, and long finish.
GRASSY: MADRID’S LUXURY BESPOKE JEWELLERS AND TIMEPIECE CURATORS
Joyería Grassy is a Spanish luxury jewelry brand known for its timeless designs and use of high-quality materials. The brand was founded in 1914 by Manuel Grassy, a master jeweler who was inspired by the natural beauty of Spain. The House’s iconic building in Madrid is home to their in-house Rolex store which is one of the world’s most reputable official dealerships.
ANDRES SARDA: THE LUXURY LINGERIE AND SWIMWEAR LABEL FROM BARCELONA
Andres Sarda is a Spanish luxury lingerie and swimwear brand known for its exquisite designs and use of fine materials. The brand was founded in 1962 by Andrés Sardá Sacristán, a self-taught designer who was inspired by the beauty of the Mediterranean coast.
ARRIETA & ARRIZABALAGA: EXCLUSIVE BESPOKE GUNS MADE IN SPAIN
Arrieta & Arrizabalaga is a Spanish gunmaker that has been producing high-quality shotguns since 1919. The company is based in the Basque Country, which has a long history of gunmaking. Arrieta & Arrizabalaga shotguns are known for their craftsmanship, precision, and reliability. The company uses traditional gunmaking techniques, such as hand-fitting and engraving, to produce its shotguns. Arrieta & Arrizabalaga shotguns are also known for their elegant designs and high-quality materials.
HESCHUNG: THE GRAND ALSATIAN SHOEMAKERS
Heschung is an iconic, luxury French shoemaker that has been handcrafting high-quality shoes in Alsace since 1934. The company is known for its timeless designs, reverse welt construction, and use of premium materials. Heschung shoes are made with a variety of leathers, including Anicalf, a full-grain leather that is known for its strength and durability. The company also uses hydrovelour leather, which is a water-resistant leather that is ideal for boots and other shoes that will be exposed to the elements.
CONNOLLY: AN ICONIC MAKER OF LEATHER GOODS
Connolly is a British luxury leather brand founded in 1878. The brand is known for its high-quality leather goods, which are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, aviation, marine, furniture and the House’s very own line of fashion and accessories. Connolly leather is sourced from the finest hides from around the world and is tanned and finished using traditional methods. The brand’s leather is known for its durability, softness, and beauty.
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.
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