Hardy Amies Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Debenhams Ltd
- Cardington Plc
- Amies, Sir Hardy
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Mayfair, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Professional services
Fashion design services inc couture
Notes:
Established in 1945 by (Sir) Hardy Amies, 1909-2003, who had formerly worked for House of Lachasse and House of Worth. Emerged as a leading designer and maker of men's and women's wear, catering for upper class clients and obtaining a royal warrant. Entered ready to wear market. Acted as design consultant to Hepworths. 1973 business sold to Debenhams Ltd but reacquired by Amies in 1980. 2001 sold to Cardington Plc
Publications:
- Hardy Amies by Pick, Michael
- Just so Far by Amies, Hardy
- London Couture, 1923-1975 by De la Haye, Amy, & Edwina Ehrman (eds)
- 'Spirit of English style. Hardy Amies, royal dressmaker and international businessman' in C Breward et al (eds), The Englishness of English Dress by Ehrman, Edwina
- Still Here. An autobiography by Amies, Hardy
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Debenhams Ltd
- Cardington Plc
- Amies, Sir Hardy
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Mayfair, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Professional services Fashion design services inc couture
Notes:
Established in 1945 by (Sir) Hardy Amies, 1909-2003, who had formerly worked for House of Lachasse and House of Worth. Emerged as a leading designer and maker of men's and women's wear, catering for upper class clients and obtaining a royal warrant. Entered ready to wear market. Acted as design consultant to Hepworths. 1973 business sold to Debenhams Ltd but reacquired by Amies in 1980. 2001 sold to Cardington PlcPublications:
- Hardy Amies by Pick, Michael
- Just so Far by Amies, Hardy
- London Couture, 1923-1975 by De la Haye, Amy, & Edwina Ehrman (eds)
- 'Spirit of English style. Hardy Amies, royal dressmaker and international businessman' in C Breward et al (eds), The Englishness of English Dress by Ehrman, Edwina
- Still Here. An autobiography by Amies, Hardy