Timeline
1860 | 1900 | 1910 | 1930 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 |
1860s
William Anderson and his two sons ran a well known tailoring business in Edinburgh, the Capital City of Scotland. In 1868, with trade increasing, they decided to progress from their partnership by forming a Limited Company, thus founding the Kinloch Anderson Company of today.
Based in Edinburgh’s famous George Street, during the latter part of the 19th Century, Kinloch Anderson became renowned throughout Scotland and beyond, as Scotland's premier civilian tailors.
William Anderson and his two sons ran a well known tailoring business in Edinburgh, the Capital City of Scotland. In 1868, with trade increasing, they decided to progress from their partnership by forming a Limited Company, thus founding the Kinloch Anderson Company of today.
Based in Edinburgh’s famous George Street, during the latter part of the 19th Century, Kinloch Anderson became renowned throughout Scotland and beyond, as Scotland's premier civilian tailors.
1900s
In 1903 Kinloch Anderson first supplied the Royal Family - King Edward VII.
1910s
Prior to the advent of the First World War, military tailoring developed as an important part of the business, with officers' uniforms being tailored for all of the famous Scottish Regiments.
Prior to the advent of the First World War, military tailoring developed as an important part of the business, with officers' uniforms being tailored for all of the famous Scottish Regiments.
1930s
In the early 1930s, William Kinloch Anderson, the third generation Chairman, made an important decision to introduce ready to wear men's clothing - at that time a daring and innovative move for a prestigious tailor.
Subsequently as many other tailoring businesses declined the Kinloch Anderson Company thrived as men's outfitters and specialists in Highland Dress
Granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment as Tailors and Kiltmakers to King George V.
In the early 1930s, William Kinloch Anderson, the third generation Chairman, made an important decision to introduce ready to wear men's clothing - at that time a daring and innovative move for a prestigious tailor.
Subsequently as many other tailoring businesses declined the Kinloch Anderson Company thrived as men's outfitters and specialists in Highland Dress
Granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment as Tailors and Kiltmakers to King George V.
1940s
Granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment as Tailors and Kiltmakers to King George VI.
Granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment as Tailors and Kiltmakers to King George VI.
1950s
Frequent visits by WJ Kinloch Anderson, the fourth generation Chairman, to Canada and USA.
In order to meet the increasing demand in the post war period, particularly in North America, a Wholesale Division was established to supply clothing and accessories in tartans and tweeds.
Frequent visits by WJ Kinloch Anderson, the fourth generation Chairman, to Canada and USA.
In order to meet the increasing demand in the post war period, particularly in North America, a Wholesale Division was established to supply clothing and accessories in tartans and tweeds.
1960s
The growth of manufacturing quality men's and ladies' clothing, primarily for export to North America and European countries.
Granted Royal Warrants of Appointment as Tailors and Kiltmakers to HM The Queen and to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
The growth of manufacturing quality men's and ladies' clothing, primarily for export to North America and European countries.
Granted Royal Warrants of Appointment as Tailors and Kiltmakers to HM The Queen and to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
1970s
Kinloch Anderson (USA) Ltd established to manage both retail and wholesale developments in North America.
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.
In 1979 Kinloch Anderson was awarded the Queens Award for Export Achievement.
Kinloch Anderson (USA) Ltd established to manage both retail and wholesale developments in North America.
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.
In 1979 Kinloch Anderson was awarded the Queens Award for Export Achievement.
1980s
In 1980 Kinloch Anderson granted Royal Appointment as Tailors and Kiltmakers to HRH The Prince of Wales.
In 1983 The Company produced their first Corporate Uniform for British Caledonian Airways, and subsequently established their Corporate Identity Division. This Division now designs and produces tartans, tweeds and related products for companies and organisations wanting to project their own identity through clothing and corporate gifts.
As world markets became ever more sophisticated it was decided to develop the brand name and image of Kinloch Anderson by entering into licence agreements with compatible high quality partners – first licensee appointed in Japan.
In 1980 Kinloch Anderson granted Royal Appointment as Tailors and Kiltmakers to HRH The Prince of Wales.
In 1983 The Company produced their first Corporate Uniform for British Caledonian Airways, and subsequently established their Corporate Identity Division. This Division now designs and produces tartans, tweeds and related products for companies and organisations wanting to project their own identity through clothing and corporate gifts.
As world markets became ever more sophisticated it was decided to develop the brand name and image of Kinloch Anderson by entering into licence agreements with compatible high quality partners – first licensee appointed in Japan.
1990s
First licensees appointed in Taiwan and Korea.
In 1999 Kinloch Anderson won the Award for Business Excellence as the best manufacturers and distributors in the Edinburgh and Lothians region of Scotland
First licensees appointed in Taiwan and Korea.
In 1999 Kinloch Anderson won the Award for Business Excellence as the best manufacturers and distributors in the Edinburgh and Lothians region of Scotland
2000s
John Kinloch Anderson, 6th generation, joins the company.
Launch of Kinloch2 in Korea - The younger man's fashion brand for Kinloch Anderson
In 2003 launch of Kinloch Anderson's first online shop.
Kinloch Anderson Japan Office established.
In 2007 launch of New Website and Online Shop.
In 2008 Appointment of Master Licensee in China for the development of the Kinloch Anderson brand.
Kinloch Anderson Ltd (Hong Kong) established.
John Kinloch Anderson, 6th generation, joins the company.
Launch of Kinloch2 in Korea - The younger man's fashion brand for Kinloch Anderson
In 2003 launch of Kinloch Anderson's first online shop.
Kinloch Anderson Japan Office established.
In 2007 launch of New Website and Online Shop.
In 2008 Appointment of Master Licensee in China for the development of the Kinloch Anderson brand.
Kinloch Anderson Ltd (Hong Kong) established.