Published to celebrate 175 years on London's famed Savile Row, Huntsman celebrates the renowned custom tailor's impeccable style and rich history of making extraordinary clothes for the most discerning clientele "What marks Huntsman out of any other brand on [Savile Row] is how it has ingrained itself into old and modern cultural touchpoints." So begins author Tom Chamberlin, editor in chief of The Rake, in this sumptuous look at Huntsman, founded in 1849 and still renowned today as one of the finest--and most innovative--bespoke tailors in London. Huntsman's clients range from royalty to film stars, artists, fashion designers, politicians, musicians, athletes, and celebrities--Queen Victoria, Clark Gable, David Bowie, Alan Cumming, Coco Chanel, Hubert de Givenchy, Bill Blass, Lucien Freud, Brad Pitt, Mark Strong, Sam Smith, Charlie Watts, Elizabeth Taylor, and Dominic West, to name just a few. The brand also served as style inspiration for the Kingsman films starring Colin Firth and Taron Egerton. Showcasing Huntsman's elegant influence on British and international high society, both historically and in the present day, the book includes a mix of specially commissioned images of Huntsman's present by renowned photographer Simon Upton, along with captivating archival images of tailors, cutters, and clients from Huntsman's storied past, as well as a vital Garment Guide, make Huntsman essential for anyone with a penchant for the best of British fashion.
Huntsman : Redefining Savile Row