From its conception, over 170 years ago, Holland & Sherry has continued to supply prestigious tailors and luxury brands with the finest cloth.
In 1836 Stephen George Holland & Frederick Sherry began the business as woollen merchants at 10 Old Bond Street, London, specialising in both woollen and silk cloths. 1886 saw Holland & Sherry moved premises to Golden Square, at the time the epicentre of the woollen merchanting trade.

At the mere age of 22, Jules Dormeuil, with his instinctive business insight saw the potential of importing English cloth to sell in France, In 1858 , as his inspiration developed, he was joined by his two brothers: Alfred and Auguste. Purveyors of the world's finest fabrics, still under the management and ownership of the founding family.

Dating from 1910, the Ermenegildo Zegna group is a family business that still remains true to the ideals of its founder:
Ermenegildo. All their efforts converge on the attainment of utmost quality. every step of the way, including selection of the finest raw materials.

Loro Piana was established in 1924 by Pietro Loro Piana. In the post-war period his nephew Franco took over with the great capability of knowing how to transmit to the company the love for cashmere and the dedication to quality thus permitting the company to rapidly enter the international high fashion markets.