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* <ref>[http://dellamoda.it/fashion_dictionary/c/chester.php] Dizionario della Moda</ref> 1935 The company was founded by an American tailor, Simon Ackermann, who moved to Crewe, in Cheshire, in order to have a chance to use the precious fabrics of the area and the expert hands of local artisans. | |||
* 1947 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Hand Tailored Suits, Coats and Sportswear for Men and Women. (Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stands No. 313 and 314) <ref>[[1947 British Industries Fair]] p24</ref> | * 1947 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Hand Tailored Suits, Coats and Sportswear for Men and Women. (Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stands No. 313 and 314) <ref>[[1947 British Industries Fair]] p24</ref> | ||
* 2002 The company's factory in Crewe | * 2002 The company's factory in Crewe closed with the loss of 250 jobs, when it went into receivership. <ref>[http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-6906416_ITM] Access My Library</ref> | ||
* The year 2002 was the start of a new period for the brand, which was divided into The Cheshire Clothing Company for manufacturing and '''Chester Barrie Ltd''' for marketing. | |||
* The shop on London's Saville Row, the street of the oldest English tailoring workshops, is now owned by The Specialty Retail Group Plc. | |||
== Sources of Information == | == Sources of Information == | ||
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Revision as of 14:08, 19 August 2008
of 5 Golden Square, London, W1. Telephone: Gerrard 2966. Cables: "Ackclothes, London"
- [1] 1935 The company was founded by an American tailor, Simon Ackermann, who moved to Crewe, in Cheshire, in order to have a chance to use the precious fabrics of the area and the expert hands of local artisans.
- 1947 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturers of Hand Tailored Suits, Coats and Sportswear for Men and Women. (Earls Court, Ground Floor, Stands No. 313 and 314) [2]
- 2002 The company's factory in Crewe closed with the loss of 250 jobs, when it went into receivership. [3]
- The year 2002 was the start of a new period for the brand, which was divided into The Cheshire Clothing Company for manufacturing and Chester Barrie Ltd for marketing.
- The shop on London's Saville Row, the street of the oldest English tailoring workshops, is now owned by The Specialty Retail Group Plc.