Dolce & Gabbana is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1985 by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The brand is known for its sensual and glamorous designs, as well as its high-quality craftsmanship. Dolce & Gabbana produces a wide range of products, including clothing, handbags, accessories, fragrances, and cosmetics.
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GOYARD: LUGGAGE-MAKER TO THE STARS
Goyard is a French luxury goods company founded in 1853 by François Goyard but with a history that dates back much further. The company began as a malletier – a maker of high-end trunks, storage boxes and luggage – by appointment to royalty and Courtisans. Their reputation for luxurious finishes and attention to detail marked them out as one of the pre-eminent labels which only those with the finest tastes (and the deepest pockets) were fortunate enough to own. The brand has grown steadily over the years to offer a wide range of high-quality leather goods, including luggage, handbags, and accessories. Goyard’s products are often identified by their distinctive chevron canvas pattern, a signature of the house, which was first introduced in 1892.
ETTINGER: HERITAGE LEATHER GOODS MAKER FROM LONDON
Ettinger is a British luxury leather goods company founded in 1934 by Gerry Ettinger. The company is known for its high-quality craftsmanship and its commitment to using the finest materials. Ettinger’s products are handmade in England and are designed to last a lifetime.
BURBERRY: THE RENOWNED BRITISH FASHION HOUSE
Burberry is a British luxury fashion house founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry. The brand is known for its iconic trench coats, as well as its tartan check pattern and equestrian knight logo. Burberry’s early success was due in part to its focus on high-quality craftsmanship. The company quickly gained a reputation for its durable and stylish outerwear, and its products were soon being worn by royalty and celebrities.
GIVENCHY: THE MASTER COUTURE DESIGNER AND FASHION HOUSE
Givenchy is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy. The brand is known for its elegant and sophisticated designs, as well as its high-quality craftsmanship. Givenchy produces a wide range of products, including clothing, handbags, accessories, fragrances, and cosmetics.
BARENA VENEZIA: THE CLASSIC ITALIAN QUIET LUXURY BRAND
Barena Venezia is a small, family-owned Italian clothing brand founded in 1993 by Sandro Zara. The brand is known for its high-quality, casual, and functional clothing made from natural fabrics. Barena’s designs are inspired by the traditional clothing of the fishermen and hunters of the Venetian lagoon.
AKRIS: WHY DO THOSE IN THE KNOW FLOCK TO THIS SWISS COUTURIER THAT IS MORE THAN A CENTURY OLD?
Akris is a Swiss premium luxury womenswear brand that has been catering to high fashion clientele since the 1940s. The company, founded in 1922, began life as a textiles and apron manufacturing concern under the helm of founder Alice Kriemler-Schoch (with the brand’s name being an abbreviation of her own name), before slowly evolving into the haute couture powerhouse that it is recognised as today.
LUXURY BRANDS DIRECTORY
Luxury brands are those renowned makers that produce highly sought-after luxury goods, from fashion and accessories, such as couture or bespoke sartorial pieces; leather goods; jewellery; wristwatches, to big-ticket purchases, such as cars and yachts. Many of these brands boast a long, celebrated and illustrious history and a carefully curated heritage intertwined with significant contributionsContinue reading “LUXURY BRANDS DIRECTORY”
ALAN FLUSSER
The celebrated arbiter of sartorial excellence, Alan Flusser has long been regarded as one of the foremost authorities on men’s style and the art of dressing well. Indeed, he literally wrote the book on the subject – ‘Dressing the Man’. Mr Flusser’s bespoke tailoring studio in New York City is one of the few true traditional tailors in the European tradition in the United States, offering Savile Row cut suits albeit with a strong nod towards American Trad to cater for even the most conservative of American tastes.
AIREY & WHEELER: A TRAVELLING TAILOR TAILORING FOR TRAVELLERS
Legendary tropical weather tailor and a Savile Row institution, albeit located off-Row in Piccadilly, Airey & Wheeler was the first-choice tailor for distinguished gentlemen and military officers seeking lighter weight suits and tailored pieces for warmer climates, including the much-dismissed London summertime. Famous patrons of the House include a number of former Prime Ministers, Sir Winston Churchill and Sir John Major amongst them. The firm remained under the control of the founding Airey family until 1996 when it was acquired by and incorporated into the house of Anthony J Hewitt, itself now under the watchful eye and stewardship of renowned master tailor, Ravi Tailor.
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