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ABRAHAMS: AN ICONIC DUBLIN TAILORING HOUSE

A Dublin institution, Abrahams is one of Ireland’s pre-eminent menswear stores with a rich heritage in bespoke and made-to-measure tailoring. The firm has been the preferred tailor to many of Dublin’s best-dressed professionals. Abraham’s has been serving a distinguished clientele since founded by the popular Maurice Abrahams in the sixties. Indeed, to this day, the store is an essential resource on sartorial matters with an excellent and friendly staff who are just as happy to advise on bespoke choices as they are to walk customers through their ready to wear ranges. The firm has established a particular reputation as a go-to venue for Grooms-to-be and wedding parties.

LUXURY UMBRELLA BRANDS

When it rains, it pours. With that in mind, a good umbrella is an essential investment and, as anybody who has had the misfortune of suffering a storm-damaged umbrella in the midst of said storm will attest, can make a world of difference in foul weather. Thus, spending time acquiring an umbrella that will keepContinue reading “LUXURY UMBRELLA BRANDS”

Rachel Trevor Morgan

Rachel Trevor MorganMilliner to Her Majesty the Queen of England, Rachel Morgan’s bespoke creations are high in demand for special occasions.(By appointment only)18 Crown Passage, King Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6PP, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)20 7839 8927racheltrevormorgan.com

Henri Bendel

Henri Bendel, since 1895Legendary New York ladies’ accessories store, Henri Bendel began with a millinery business and it’s iconic brown and white striped hat boxes are still in demand as collector’s items today.(Multiple stores)Flagship store: 712 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United StatesTel:+1 212 247 1100 henribendel.com

Philip Treacy

Philip TreacyAcclaimed Irish couture hat desginer Philip Treacy is arguably the most famous hat designer of all time with a prolific line in women’s hats and a highly regarded men’s hat range.(Various stockists)Head office: 1 Havelock Terrace, London SW8 4AS, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)2077 388080Flagship store: 69 Elizabeth Street, Belgravia, London SW1 W9PJ, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)2077Continue reading “Philip Treacy”

PATEY HATS

One of London’s most illustrious hatters, Patey traces its history back to 1695. The brand’s first store, however, opened in the West End in 1799. The firm garnered a reputation as standard bearer in the industry, producing fine hats by hand to the most esteemed customers, including HM the Queen of England who bestowed a Royal Warrant upon them. Patey Hats was the preferred maker for the legendary hat designer, Herbert Johnson whose own hat studio ultimately absorbed parts of the Patey house before becoming part of Swaine Adeney Brigg in 1996. The Patey brand remains today as part of the Firmin House group.