The oldest luxury brand in Britain has made its “Hollywood comeback”
From our US edition
Founded more than 250 years ago as royal whipmaker to King George III, luxury goods manufacturer Swaine has long since moved beyond its equestrian origins, expanding into leather goods, hats, and umbrellas – all rigorously handmade in Britain. In many ways, the business has operated as a luxury conglomerate before that was a thing, undergoing several transformations since its establishment in 1750. Today, leather accessories remain at its heart, complemented by the later acquisitions in the mid-20th century of Herbert Johnson headwear and Brigg umbrellas. Despite a stellar client roster – from Queen Victoria to Tsar Nicholas II of Russia – and a history of outfitting some of cinema’s most enduring characters, the brand remains defined by discreet understatement.
