Austin Reed, Company

From humble beginnings as a tailor in London, today the Austin Reed Group boasts over a century of design excellence and an international reputation that's founded on personal service, remarkable tailoring and a passion for quality without compromise. Blending traditional values with 21st century innovation, the company has transformed itself from a heritage-led business into a dynamic, progressive global group that is both fashion-forward and classically elegant. The label's first shop opened on Fenchurch Street in 1900, setting the wheels in motion for a rapid expansion nationwide including branches in Liverpool and Manchester. But it was in the 1920s when Austin Reed really took flight, prompted by a centennial redevelopment in Regent Street and the subsequent arrival of the brand's prestigious flagship store, which remains to this day. Crucially, the label has rapidly evolved to meet the desires of discerning shoppers from all over the world, also experiencing many defining moments since its former role as consultant to Sir Winston Churchill and numerous other high profile figures. From more recent modern expansions into womenswear and highly-anticipated launches of the diffusion labels RED, Cut and Luxury For Less, Austin Reed continues to innovate with an ethos that embodies style and substance simultaneously.