Current Operations
Having listed unsuccessfully as a Plc, in 2002 the company was bought by Hong Kong based property developer and garment manufacturer USL Holdings Ltd. In May 2012, Gieves & Hawkes was acquired by Trinity Limited, and the distribution of Gieves & Hawkes continues to expand with over 100 stores and concessions around the UK and in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.
In June 2009 Gieves & Hawkes began a new partnership with British Formula One team Brawn GP, providing the team with their official 'attire', a grey single breasted, two button mohair suit, white shirt and distinctive team coloured tie.
The Savile Row flagship store was renovated in 2011 and transformed into a menswear emporium, which includes concessions for Carreducker (bespoke shoemaker), Gentlemen's Tonic (barbershop and grooming services), Bentley's (vintage luggage and luxury accessories) and E.B. Meyrowitz (bespoke eyewear).
In October 2011, Gieves & Hawkes sponsored the Scott-Amundsen Centenary Race conducted by six serving soldiers of the British Army, with all proceeds going to Royal British Legion.
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