For over 100 years, the Company was based in George Street, one of the most prestigious shopping streets in the centre of Edinburgh.
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Shop on George Street -
Military tailoring developed as an important part of the business, with officers’ uniforms being tailored for all of the famous Scottish Regiments.
Military -
In the early 1930’s, William Kinloch Anderson had made an important decision to introduce ready-to-wear men’s clothing – at that time a daring and innovative move for a prestigious tailor.
Tailoring -
As many other tailoring businesses declined, the Kinloch Anderson Company thrived as men’s outfitters and specialists in Highland Dress.
Highland Dress -
In order to meet the increasing demand in the post war period, a Wholesale Division was established to supply clothing and accessories in tartans and tweeds.
Wholesale -
The first visit of Douglas Kinloch Anderson, the fifth generation Chairman, to Japan, where the high quality men’s and ladies clothing business was expanding.
Brand Licensing -
In 1983 The Company produced their first Corporate Uniform for British Caledonian Airways, and subsequently established their Corporate Identity Division.
British Caledonian Airways -
William Anderson and his two sons ran a well known tailoring business in Edinburgh. In 1868, with trade increasing, they founded the Kinloch Anderson Company of today.
Heritage and Company -
Granted Royal Warrants of Appointment as Tailors and Kiltmakers to HM The Queen and to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Royal Warrants