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Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
British Heritage Brand Holland And Holland Releases A New House Tweed
Holland & Holland's new House Tweed Holland & Holland For nearly two centuries, British heritage brand Holland & Holland has been known for offering luxury and performance in the field. One of the leading manufacturers of sporting shotguns and rifles since its foundation in 1835, the company has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence, holding Royal Warrant from both King George V and Queen Elizabeth II. And now, the label has debuted a new fine cloth that encapsulates its esteemed shotguns. Holland & Holland's new House Tweed Holland & Holland Emmanuel Guegan, Clothing and Accessories Manager at Holland & Holland said, 'How do you convey the essence of a Holland & Holland, a fabled British handmade firearm, into its most natural and legitimate companion, the tweed garment? This was the challenge we set ourselves 24 months ago, morphing and weaving the hues and subtleties of our case hardening, gold inlays and deeply oiled walnut stocks into a fabric that honors the Holland & Holland legacy. Subtle yet rich, elegant yet strong; our House Tweed sets a new benchmark for sartorial elegance in the field.' Holland & Holland's new House Tweed Holland & Holland This tweed draws inspiration from the colors found in the marque's prized shotguns, think warm tones of walnut and steely blue that nods to the metalwork, golden highlights that allude to the precious metal inlays, and topped with the trademark racing green. As Emmanuel explains, 'The idea was: if Harris Holland had created a tweed fabric in 1835 to showcase next to his shotguns and rifles, what would it be and look like?' Holland & Holland's new House Tweed Holland & Holland Developed in collaboration with Lovat Mill in Scotland, which is another signal of manufacturing excellence, the tweed is crafted from 100% wool at a 14 oz weight. Alan Cumming of Lovat Mill, commented, 'We rarely develop a new tweed with such a rich backstory and provenance. Our vision was unanimous, a fusion of tradition, craftsmanship and artistry. This shared approach shines through in the material – perfectly soft, reliably durable, and, above all, strikingly beautiful.' Holland & Holland's new House Tweed Holland & Holland Of course, keeping production local is also a sustainability minded decision, 'It means for us that besides being a proprietary and exclusive fabric that defines Holland & Holland as a Bespoke House, we also have one of the smallest carbon footprints of the industry. Collaborating with skilled artisans and producing within the British Isles is part and parcel of the Holland & Holland ethos,' says Emmanuel. Holland & Holland's new House Tweed Holland & Holland Woven for durability, natural warmth and fine quality, this tweed features across the marque's Northwood, Harrow and Highgrove lines, and been tailored into everything from field coats and shooting vests, to trousers, skirts and flat caps, each piece expected to last season after season, a signature trait of this beloved brand. Holland & Holland's new House Tweed Holland & Holland It's also been designed to mix and match with other pieces, talking of the line Emmanuel says, 'It is intrinsically Holland & Holland, has a strong visual identity that connects the world of textile and soft goods with our 190 years old gun making and hard goods DNA. A performant and elegant distinctive fabric made for the sporting field and the great British outdoors.' Holland & Holland's new House Tweed Holland & Holland Holland & Holland's new House Tweed is now available across selected lines at the marque's Gun Rooms as well as the Holland & Holland Shooting Ground in Northwood, London, and online at Holland & Holland's new House Tweed Holland & Holland
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Royal family's favourite wine merchant to open in Washington
Britain's oldest wine merchant has set its sights on America amid growing demand for luxury British brands across the Atlantic. Berry Brothers & Rudd is planning to open its first ever US store in Washington in the coming months. Founded in 1698, Berry Brothers & Rudd is known for its ties with the Royal household, having been the official wine supplier to the Royal family since the beginning of the reign of George III in 1760. It has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo as well as London, but the opening of a store in the US capital would mark its first bricks-and-mortar expansion in the US. It comes amid rising interest in British heritage brands in America. Companies such as Fortnum & Mason have been expanding their presence stateside in a bid to tap into increasing appetite for authentic British goods. UK gunmaker Holland & Holland has credited a jump in its US sales from £425,000 to £2.1m last year to an influx of millionaires to Texas. It runs a gun room in Dallas. The company said at the time: 'There's always been a long standing appreciation for the brand in the US. Affluent Americans love the English aristocracy, Royal family and our links [with the Royal family]. That connection is a very romantic notion for a lot of affluent Americans.' It follows a deepening of ties between the Trump administration and Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Government. A meeting at the White House in February at which Sir Keir gave Mr Trump an invitation for a state visit from the King was widely hailed as a 'love-in', while the more recent signing of a trade deal between the US and UK was described as a 'fantastic, historic day' by Sir Keir – even though it still left many companies facing a 10pc tariff to export their products to the US. A spokesman for Berry Brothers & Rudd said: 'This marks a key milestone in our international growth and we look forward to serving a wider community of customers across the US.' Expansion comes as the British wine industry reels from a barrage of tax increases that the industry says has made the UK a less appealing market to do business in. Bosses are grappling with rising National Insurance contributions for employers and the incoming Extended Producer Responsibility packaging tax, as well as a shake up of alcohol taxation which has inflated administrative costs. A senior wine industry executive said: '[The Government is] genuinely killing our industry. It's not hyperbole, everyone's just in despair. Nobody can invest. Everyone's been driven to go and do business abroad now, because there's no point doing much here.' 'The fine wine business is beginning to move out of the UK.' the person added. The decision by Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, to raise employers' National Insurance (NI) contributions was one of several factors that Berry Brothers & Rudd blamed for a decision to cut around 30 of its 400 staff this year. Emma Fox, the chief executive, said at the time: 'Like many businesses, we are having to make some very difficult but necessary decisions in the face of extremely challenging global market conditions, as well as significant cost pressures, high inflation and recent increases in NI contributions.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
24-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Royal family's favourite wine merchant to open in Washington
Britain's oldest wine merchant has set its sights on America amid growing demand for luxury British brands across the Atlantic. Berry Brothers & Rudd is planning to open its first ever US store in Washington in the coming months. Founded in 1698, Berry Brothers & Rudd is known for its ties with the Royal household, having been the official wine supplier to the Royal family since the beginning of the reign of George III in 1760. It has offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo as well as London, but the opening of a store in the US capital would mark its first bricks-and-mortar expansion in the US. It comes amid rising interest in British heritage brands in America. Companies such as Fortnum & Mason have been expanding their presence stateside in a bid to tap into increasing appetite for authentic British goods. UK gunmaker Holland & Holland has credited a jump in its US sales from £425,000 to £2.1m last year to an influx of millionaires to Texas. It runs a gun room in Dallas. The company said at the time: 'There's always been a long standing appreciation for the brand in the US. Affluent Americans love the English aristocracy, Royal family and our links [with the Royal family]. That connection is a very romantic notion for a lot of affluent Americans.' It follows a deepening of ties between the Trump administration and Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Government. A meeting at the White House in February at which Sir Keir gave Mr Trump an invitation for a state visit from the King was widely hailed as a 'love-in', while the more recent signing of a trade deal between the US and UK was described as a 'fantastic, historic day' by Sir Keir – even though it still left many companies facing a 10pc tariff to export their products to the US. A spokesman for Berry Brothers & Rudd said: 'This marks a key milestone in our international growth and we look forward to serving a wider community of customers across the US.' Expansion comes as the British wine industry reels from a barrage of tax increases that the industry says has made the UK a less appealing market to do business in. Bosses are grappling with rising National Insurance contributions for employers and the incoming Extended Producer Responsibility packaging tax, as well as a shake up of alcohol taxation which has inflated administrative costs. A senior wine industry executive said: '[The Government is] genuinely killing our industry. It's not hyperbole, everyone's just in despair. Nobody can invest. Everyone's been driven to go and do business abroad now, because there's no point doing much here.' 'The fine wine business is beginning to move out of the UK.' the person added. The decision by Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, to raise employers' National Insurance (NI) contributions was one of several factors that Berry Brothers & Rudd blamed for a decision to cut around 30 of its 400 staff this year. Emma Fox, the chief executive, said at the time: 'Like many businesses, we are having to make some very difficult but necessary decisions in the face of extremely challenging global market conditions, as well as significant cost pressures, high inflation and recent increases in NI contributions.'
