dunhill
Rich heritage, classic style, luxury status of goods, innovations coupled with traditional English quality — these are the factors that allowed Alfred Dunhill to turn into the largest producer of accessories for men. Alfred’s slogan was the phrase: «Our product must be practical, reliable, beautiful, lasting and the best of its kind.» For over 100 years this philosophy has been underlying the dunhill’s business.
In the beginning of the 20th century the first cars were manufactured without accessories. Being a farsighted businessman Alfred Dunhill has quickly reoriented his father’s saddlery business into production of accessories for automobiles. His Dunhill’s Motorities offered «everything but the motor» starting from leather overcoats and helmets down to goggles, car horns, timepieces and picnic sets.
Alfred Dunhill was considered an innovator. He got his first patent in 1895 for invention of fishing rods. In 1907 he designed a rear-view mirror, a windshield pipe that allowed comfortable smoking while driving in an open car regardless of wind or rain, and a revolutionary lighter, the first to be operated using just one hand. He produced everything, from fishing rods and spools, cricket and golf accessories down to airplane accessories and outfit. His company was renowned for a daring and innovative style — the heritage that has been retained for over 100 years. Dunhill’s Motorities products were intended for real gentlemen and always stood out for their exclusiveness and originality.
The brand has quickly gained popularity in the high society. The first overseas stores were opened at the 5th Avenue in New York (1921) and at the Rue de la Paix in the very heart of Paris (1924).
Since 1930s the company has been producing exclusive cuff links. An exquisite design of the items combines the beauty and value of gems with precious woods and leather. A huge variety of mineral stones used in the production of accessories (onyx, amethyst, sodalite, pearl) lends that particular chic and originality to dunhill cuff links.
Long years of experience and accrued craftsmanship make it possible to assure that leather good collections produced under the brand of dunhill are rightly considered to be the best of their kind. High-quality production, unique design and construction, practicality and elegance are distinctive features of casual and business goods.
In fact, the list of celebrities choosing dunhill at various times includes such famous people as Oscar Wilde, George Simenon, Sir Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, John Kennedy, Rockefeller and Jack Lemmon.
Today, dunhill is the leading English brand producing luxury goods for men. It is chosen by adherents of a brisk, brilliant and stylish lifestyle.
Dunhill boutiques:
Kyiv, Mandarin Plaza Shopping Mall, tel. 494 15 88
Odessa, 10 April Square, Sady Pobedy Gallery, tel. (048) 785 35 66
