Many of the world’s most iconic fashion and tailoring brands began as by making shirts. Most of these houses still continue that tradition today, offering bespoke, made-to-measure or ready-to-wear shirts to their discerning clientele. Indeed, a well-fitted shirt is often the difference between being well-dressed and being poorly dressed. The subtle detailing and nuancing of a well-made shirt are often signifiers of one’s status and one’s mindset.
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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.
Lock & Co Hatters
Lock & Co Hatters, since 1676London’s oldest gentlemen’s hatters and the first name in top hats and bowlers(Various stockists)6 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1EF, United KingdomTel: +44 20 7930 8874lockhatters.co.uk
Herbert Johnson & Co
Herbert Johnson & Co, since 1889With a reputation for excellent military and uniform hats, Herbert Johnson, a Swaine Adeney Brigg brand, has been producing fine hats for soldiers and civilians alike for more than 100 years(Various stockists)Head office: Unit 16 Cambridge Westpoint, Stirling Way, Papworth Everard, Cambidgeshire CB23 3GY, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1480 831 266Flagship store:Continue reading “Herbert Johnson & Co”
Compton Webb
Compton Webb (C.W. Headdress), since 1899A Christy & Co. Ltd brand with a specialist focus on uniforms and work headwear(Multiple stores & various stockists)Head office: Unit 7, Witan Park, Avenue 2, Station Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 4FH, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1993 770 736Flagship store: 16 Princes Arcade, London SW1Y 6DS, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)7710 394 602 cwheaddress.com
CHRISTYS’
Iconic and renowned hatters to gentlemen and royalty for over 200 years. Christys’ hat boxes have also become a highly coveted collector’s item
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.
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