Dunhill London (Alfred Dunhill Limited) is a prestigious British luxury goods house specializing in high-end men’s fashion, leather goods, and accessories. Founded in 1893 by Alfred Dunhill, the brand is known for its British craftsmanship, design, and focus on functional luxury.

Company Overview

Founded:
1893 by Alfred Dunhill.

Headquarters:
Westminster, London, United Kingdom.

Ownership:
A wholly owned subsidiary of the Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont (which also owns brands like Montblanc and Jaeger-LeCoultre). The tobacco product lines are managed separately by British American Tobacco through a licensing agreement.

Mantra:
The company operates on its founder’s principle: “It must be useful, it must work dependably, it must be beautiful, it must last, it must be the best of its kind”.
Product Offerings

Dunhill offers a comprehensive lifestyle proposition for men, blending classicism with innovation:

Menswear:
A full range of refined tailoring, ready-to-wear clothing (shirts, knitwear, outerwear, trousers), and bespoke services.

Leather Goods:
High-quality bags, luggage, wallets, and belts, often incorporating motifs that nod to their automotive heritage.

Accessories:
This “hard luxury” category includes iconic lighters (like the “Aquarium” lighter), pens, watches, and other sophisticated gifts.

Fragrance & Tobacco:
The brand also has a line of men’s fragrances, while Dunhill-branded cigarettes are produced by British American Tobacco. The company also sells premium cigars and pipes under the “White Spot” trademark.

History & Heritage
Alfred Dunhill initially transformed his father’s saddlery business into “Dunhill’s Motorities,” a line of accessories for the new age of automobiles, coining the tagline “Everything But The Motor”. Early innovations included the “Windshield Pipe” for drivers and the dashboard clock. This focus on practicality and luxury established the brand’s reputation for enduring quality and British elegance, a hallmark that continues to define the house today.