I like the logo of Dunhill very much.Not only because of its design but also its hihg quality,especially its bags.Now let’s share something about the brand,Dunhill.
Dunhill caters to the needs of the discerning man, from formal and casual menswear, to handcrafted leather goods through to fine men’s jewellery.
Alfred Dunhill, Ltd. is a British-based company, specializing in men’s luxury leather goods, writing implements, lighters, timepieces, fragrances and clothing. The business was developed by Alfred Dunhill after he inherited his father’s saddlery business on London’s Euston Road. Alfred Dunhill, responding to the growing demand for automobiles, developed a line of accessories called “Dunhill’s Motorities”. This first collection included car horns and lamps, leather overcoats, goggles, picnic sets and timepieces. Alfred Dunhill pitched the company under the slogan “Everything But The Motor”.
In 1967 Carreras acquired a 51% stake in the company. The company is currently owned by Richemont.English actor Jude Law is the apparel ambassador for Alfred Dunhill international adverts. He has represented the company in Asia since 2005.Dunhill has also occasionally provided various accessories for the cinematic James Bond throughout the series. The association first in 1962 began when the production team requested a gunmetal cigarette lighter for Sean Connery’s introduction in Dr. No.
Dunhill have built a series of retail emporiums for men. The Homes of Alfred Dunhill aim to represent the experience of luxury, allowing the customer to live the brand. The retail environment is distinguished by a range of services – which include a bespoke tailoring service, barber’s shop, fine wine cellars, bar or restaurant, screening room and spa. The Homes are in London, Shanghai and Tokyo and a fourth Home will be opening in Hong Kong in late Spring 2010.
In 2008, dunhill appointed Kim Jones as Creative Director. Creating cohesion across every collection, ensuring each design meets with the dunhill identity; Jones has also been responsible for realigning the company’s product and designs with the 21st Century customer in mind, whilst never losing sight of its quintessential British character, heritage and original pioneering spirit.
All fragrances sold under the Alfred Dunhill brand name are manufactured and marketed through a licensing agreement by Procter and Gamble Prestige Products division. P&G gained the license as part of their 1995 acquisition of the Wella Corporation.
Among the collection of refillable butane lighters, is the solid 18 carat gold Hobnail, selling for over ten thousand dollars USD. It can be purchased from the Official Alfred Dunhill website. Many reproductions or “fakes” are available on the market lending caution to any buyer.
Alfred Dunhill sponsors golf tournaments, formerly the Alfred Dunhill Cup, currently the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Played over three of the most famous links golf courses – the Old Course at St. Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns in Scotland – the championship gathers celebrities from the worlds of sports and screen to play alongside the world’s leading professional golf players.
Dunhill would be the first choice for me to choose the man’s things.