Opened in 2010 as a made-to-measure tailoring establishment, Artling has grown to offer a full bespoke suiting and shirtmaking service to the most dapper of Parisian gentlemen. Famed for their vibrant and quirky flourishes, Artling has developed a reputation as a go-to outfitter in the fashion capital.
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MARTHA SU MISURA
Martha su Misura is a full-suite bespoke tailoring house just outside of Modena. Helmed by Martha Naudascher, the firm offers made-to-measure and custom shirtmaking, knitwear, suiting and more for men and women. The atelier also manages a small boutique with a range of ready-to-wear items and accessories to outfit their discerning clientele.
AQUASCUTUM
A legendary outfitter, famous, particularly, for their trench coats which rivalled that of Burberry and DAKS, Aquascutum was founded in 1851 and introduced their iconic waterproof outerwear range in 1853. The firm grew to become cherished by London’s most distinguished clientele, including a great many royals whom bestowed their respective warrants upon the brand. Aquascutum expanded their range to include a full suite of fashions, menswear, womenswear, accessories and tailored items, many featuring their distinctive house check. The brand has undergone a series of ownership changes in recent years with varying degrees of success.
DUNHILL
An iconic British gentleman’s brand, Dunhill, like so many of its peers, started out as a saddlery business that offered various equestrian accessories for well-heeled customers. When Alfred Dunhill took over the family business he began to manufacture various accessories for the motoring enthusiast and for wealthy travellers. A successful foray into smoking accessories for the travel market opened an entirely new business for the brand which opened its first tobacco shop in 1907 and continues to trade in cigars and smoking instruments today, now under the watchful eye of its parent company, Richemont. Dunhill is a quintessential English gentleman’s outfitter, continuing its tradition of supplying “everything but the motor”, with various accessories, leather goods, apparel and even bespoke tailoring.
E.C. SNAITH & SON: MILITARY OUTFITTERS OF HIGH REGARD
E.C. Snaith & Son Ltd is a British military outfitters and uniform suppliers established in 1965. They are a respected military outfitters and regimental insignia supplier. Snaith’s provide a wide range of uniforms, accoutrements, accessories, and medals for the British Armed Forces, Commonwealth forces, and other military organizations around the world, as well as other services including police forces. The firm is a part of the military tailoring house, Firmin House / Kashket & Partners.
CORNELIANI: ARCHTYPAL ITALIAN TAILORED STYLES FROM A RENOWNED FASHION HOUSE
Corneliani is an Italian luxury menswear brand known for its impeccable tailoring, sophisticated designs, and commitment to timeless elegance. Founded in 1930 by Carlalberto and Claudio Corneliani in Mantua, Italy, the brand has established itself as a leader in the world of high-end men’s fashion offering a broad range of quality knitwear, fashions and tailored pieces which may be customised through their made-to-measure service.
LUXURY SHIRT & SHIRTMAKER BRANDS
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.
COPPLEY: THE FAMILY-OWNED CANADIAN TAILORING HOUSE
Coppley is a Canadian men’s tailors and clothing company that has been in business since 1883. They are known for their high-quality tailored suits, sport coats, and trousers. Coppley offers a variety of services, including made-to-measure, custom-made, and in-stock clothing. They also offer a wide selection of fabrics to choose from, including the finest Italian and English wools.
ALEXANDRA WOOD: BESPOKE SAVILE ROW TAILORS FOR THOSE IN THE KNOW
In the world of Savile Row tailors, Alexandra Wood is a relatively new kid on the block, having been founded in 2010. Nonetheless, Alexandra Wood has been picking up accolades and celebrity customers that would be the envy of many old tailoring houses. Originally established in Bishop’s Stortford offering tailoring and hire services, tailoring services are now offered from a Savile Row (by appointment only) and a Shoreditch premises too. The firm also carries a range of suits and tailored pieces available for hire.
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.
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