Huntsman
Says it began 1809Where 11 Savile Row, LondonNames Henry Huntsman

Founded in 1809 as a specialist breeches-maker, Huntsman's early identity was rooted in the demands of equestrian life, where precision, durability and elegance were paramount. The acquisition of the business by Henry Huntsman in 1849 established H. Huntsman & Sons as a leading name among Britain's aristocracy, with its expertise in riding attire attracting an elite clientele. By the late nineteenth century, this reputation was further cemented through royal patronage, laying the foundations for the house's enduring association with refinement and authority in dress. Huntsman's royal warrant plaque reads Leather Breeches Maker by Appointment to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The house expanded into ready-to-wear and made-to-measure, reflecting broader shifts on Savile Row while preserving its bespoke integrity. Its role within contemporary British culture was underscored in 1966 when Huntsman dressed the England World Cup-winning team. In 2019, the house celebrated 100 years at 11 Savile Row.
Quoted from huntsmansavilerow.com, in Huntsman's own words. We have not edited it and we do not vouch for it.


