Brand Stories

CORGI

A family-run company combining traditional production methods with a contemporary approach to design, Corgi produces luxury socks and knitwear with a distinctly designer edge. Established in 1892, the company is still located in the small Welsh mining village in which its story began. However, far from its humble beginnings as a sock maker for local …

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REEF KNOTS

The idea behind the company was to make silk ties that reminded people of life outside of their suit, rather than being a symbol of the corporate grind. The bonus was that I might manage to escape it myself. It was all summed up in a simple phrase: Summertime – all the time. In November …

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DENTS

The history of Dents can be traced back to 1777, when John Dent established his accessory company manufacturing fine leather gloves in Worcester, England. The company continued to grow under the guidance of Dent’s two sons, John and William, and by 1833 Dents was employing 133 craftsmen and craftswomen at its factories in Worcester and …

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MONTEGRAPPA

A century of craftsmanship and original Italian style. The first Italian manufacturer of superior writing instruments was founded in Bassano del Grappa in 1912. More than a century of peerless craftsmanship has defined this Italian brand, known around the world for its creativity and style. Montegrappa was founded as a “Manifattura pennini d’oro e penne …

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WOLF

FIVE GENERATIONS OF PERFECTING A CRAFT With each generation, strong traditions and ethics are passed down – instilling a sense of pride at the achievements this family led business has made. From our 180 year history to our global brand recognition, WOLF has never waivered from its undying pursuit for perfection, luxury and elegance. HANDMADE …

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HALCYON DAYS

Established in 1950, Halcyon Days began as a small emporium of antique gifts in Avery Row, Mayfair, London. Although the art of enamelling on copper had flourished throughout the second half of the 18th century, it had almost completely ceased by the 1830s, and by 1950 the process was almost solely reserved for utility items …

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STORKSAK

Storksak’s story begins in 2003, when a meeting of minds on the school run launched working mothers Melanie Marshall and Suzi Bergman into the world of creating beautiful and stylish changing bags and accessories for parents and children. Crafted to last for years, even after your baby has grown, each bag is an investment wardrobe …

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TATEOSSIAN

Tateossian London was founded by Robert Tateossian in 1990 with the aspiration of offering men and women a distinctive way to express their personality and style through unique, refined and meticulously crafted accessories. A sense of playfulness and free movement are intricately entwined in the brand’s DNA, and are often reflected in the designs, delivering …

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BEATRICE JENKINS

                                                                                                                Beatrice Jenkins is a luxury accessories brand. Designed in England made in Italy. Beatrice After studying Fashion and Textile design in Bath, Beatrice Jenkins moved to London where she worked as a fashion stylist. In 2010 she began a global adventure to some far reaching and inspirational parts of the world. Inspired by …

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ALSTON CRAIG

At Alston Craig we have a single goal: to bring our customers the very best in luxury genuine leather cases. We understand the importance of your devices to your daily life, which is why all of our designs are a combination of style, sophistication and convenience, built to enhance your mobile experience. From our functional …

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EMMA WILLIS

Emma Willis English Shirt maker in London trained at the Slade School of Art before stating her business in 1987, designing and making men’s luxury shirts, all made in England. In 1999 she opened her elegant and intimate shop in Jermyn Street, on the corner of St James and in 2010 her English shirt making …

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TUSTING

The story of the TUSTING brand begins in the 1870s when the development of the sewing machine was revolutionising the shoe making industry in England. This innovation lead to the rapid emergence of dozens of brand-new factories dedicated to shoe manufacture. A young labourer with an entrepreneurial spirit, named Charles Petit, saw that these new …

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GH HURT & SON

G.H. Hurt & Son have been supplying the finest lace since 1912, from “The Shawl Factory” in Nottingham, England.  Celebrating 400 years of this proud British Industry we design and manufacture the best, baby christening shawls.  Our collection of vintage hand frame machines, designed by Rev. William Lee in 1589, work alongside the most modern knitting …

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SIMON CARTER

Since 1985 when I sold my first product – a vintage brooch that I had copied in pewter, to the society jewellers Cobra and Bellamy, I have held fast to some core principles. People often remark, whilst skirting round the difficult word ‘retro’ on the conspicuous presence of heritage and tradition in my work. There …

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