The ultimate in luxury brands, Hermès is synonymous with opulent and sumptuous goods, finished to the highest standards. This house has perfected the art of luxury since its foundation as a saddlery in 1837. From the outset, the Hermès brand was a favourite of the highest of nobility and the Parisian elite who would seek out no other maker for their equestrian and carriage equipment. The maison would use it’s leather-making expertise to craft various other accoutrement essential to the comfortable travel of its distinguished customers, including luggage and travel cases. With the advent of the automotive age, the brand would apply its prestige and know-how to upholstering the very best motor cars and expanding into leather goods, such as handbags, belts, boots and so forth. This also marked the transformation of the brand into a high fashion label, renowned for their selection of the best materials and elaborate prints to create beautiful accessories and apparel. Today the brand stands as the height of luxury, admired and desired throughout the world.
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AGRESTI: THE FIRST CHOICE IN SECURE, LUXURY CABINETRY AND STORAGE
Agresti is an acclaimed Florentine manufactory producing beautiful, hand-crafted secure storage units, such as safes, armories and watch-winder vaults. The house uses only the finest quality materials in their production, ensuring an elegant, luxurious finish befitting the valuables secured within.
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.
TUSTING: A LEGACY IN LUXURY LEATHER GOODS
Tusting is a British luxury leather goods brand founded in 1875 in Lavendon, Buckinghamshire, England. The company is known for its high-quality craftsmanship and its use of the finest materials. Tusting produces a wide range of leather goods, including handbags, briefcases, luggage, and accessories.
LONGCHAMP: THE LUXURY PARISIAN BAGS AND LEATHER GOODS BRAND
Longchamp is a French luxury leather goods company founded in Paris in 1948 by Jean Cassegrain. The company pioneered luxury leather-covered pipes before expanding into small leather goods, such as handbags, wallets, and belts. Today, Longchamp is known for its high-quality, stylish, and affordable products.
BENTLEY MOTORS: THE ULTIMATE IN BRITISH LUXURY WITH PERFORMANCE TO MATCH
Bentley Motors is a British luxury car manufacturer founded in 1919 by W. O. Bentley. The company is headquartered in Crewe, England, and is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. Bentley is known for its high-performance, handcrafted cars, which include the Bentayga, Flying Spur, Continental GT, and Continental GTC.
LOUIS VUITTON: FROM ILLUSTRIOUS TRUNKMAKER TO GRAND FASHION HOUSE
Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly known as Louis Vuitton or LV, is a French luxury fashion house and company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label’s LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury bags and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes, perfumes, watches, jewellery, accessories, sunglasses and books. Louis Vuitton is one of the world’s leading international fashion houses. It sells its products through standalone boutiques, lease departments in high-end departmental stores, and through the e-commerce section of its website.
ZEGNA: TURNING OUT THE BEST-DRESSED FOR OVER A CENTURY
Zegna is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1910 in Trivero, Italy, by Ermenegildo Zegna. The brand is known for its high-quality fabrics, particularly suiting, and its commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. Zegna is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of luxury menswear, and its products are sold in over 500 stores in over 100 countries.
PRADA: THE REVERED LUXURY LEATHER GOODS MAKER AND FASHION HOUSE
Prada is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1913 by Mario Prada. The brand is known for its minimalist and elegant designs, as well as its high-quality craftsmanship. Prada produces a wide range of products, including clothing, handbags, accessories, fragrances, and eyewear.
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