Tag Archives: LONDON

PENHALIGON’S

Known for their luscious scents and beautiful packaging, Penhaligon’s is one of the world’s oldest perfumiers. Founded in London in 1870, the brand has become one of the preferred luxury fragrant makers for those in the know, including a coterie of royal clients. Penhaligon’s offer a range of candles and home scents as well as bathing, beauty, cosmetic and grooming lines for men and women.

EDE & RAVENSCROFT

The oldest tailoring house in London, Ede & Ravenscroft has carved out a reputation as the leading specialist for academic robes, legal and clerical attire, livery wear and peerage robes. Founded over 300 years ago in 1689, the firm has been the go-to supplier for the judiciary, Oxbridge universities and the Crown since, with Royal Warrants awarded. The house maintains two branches, the primary location being on Chancery Lane and the secondary is in the West End’s Burlington Gardens, giving the firm the rightful claim of being a traditional Savile Row tailor to boot. Indeed, customers, many of whom share generational legacies with Ede’s, may commission any manner of tailored piece from the team of master tailors and cutters.

JAMES TAYLOR & SON: A LEGENDARY LONDON SHOEMAKING FIRM

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.

COLHAY’S: A LUXURIOUS MODERN TWIST ON AN ANCIENT KNITWEAR TRADITION

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.

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.

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.

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.

BRISTOL: THE GENTLEMAN’S TOURER

From fighter aircraft to streetfighter cars, Bristol is a British manufacturer of hand-built luxury cars named for its hometown of Bristol in England. This remarkable brand is reserved for those in the know, gentlemen of refinement looking for an elegant and luxurious grand tourer that has the capacity for some serious performance. The marque was formed from in 1945 as the car division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company which sought to apply its expertise and production facilities to its new future after the end of the Second World War. The car is often considered the James Bond car that James Bond never drove – the car that he should have chosen.

PICKETT LONDON: A PURVEYOR OF LUXURY LEATHER GOODS, ACCESSORIES AND GIFTS

Pickett London is a luxury leather goods brand founded in 1946 by John Pickett. The company is known for its high-quality, handmade products, which include handbags, luggage, gloves, and home accessories.