Benson & Clegg · Est. 1937
Our Story
In September 1937, Harry Benson and Thomas Clegg opened their doors at 34 Bury Street, in the heart of St James's. Their aim was simple: to make fine tailoring accessible, and to look after their clients for life rather than for a single order. It was an approach that quickly earned a loyal following among the officers, clubmen and gentlemen of London.
By Royal Appointment
In 1944, King George VI granted Benson & Clegg its first Royal Warrant. A second followed in 1992 from HRH The Prince of Wales, and today the company holds a Royal Warrant of Appointment to His Majesty The King as Suppliers of Buttons, Badges & Military Neckwear.
A Royal Warrant is granted only to those who have supplied the Royal Household for at least five years, and it remains a mark of the standards Benson & Clegg has kept for almost nine decades.
Jermyn Street
In 1976 the business moved to 9 Piccadilly Arcade, off Jermyn Street, the street that has long been the home of the British gentleman's wardrobe. Jermyn Street remains part of the brand's character, and its name still appears beneath the Benson & Clegg mark.
From Tailor to Accessories House
Over time, the details that finished a Benson & Clegg garment became what the house was best known for: blazer buttons for regiments, clubs and schools; embroidered blazer badges; regimental and club ties; and cufflinks and dress studs for City and black tie.
Today Benson & Clegg is devoted entirely to these accessories. Since 2022, the full collection has been available online, shipped from London to customers around the world.
Made with Care
Blazer buttons are struck and finished in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, and sterling silver pieces are hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office.
Bespoke work, from club buttons to badges and ties made to a society's own design, continues to be a large part of the house's work, just as it was in 1937.
Benson & Clegg Today
The world has changed a great deal since Bury Street, but the principle has not: well-made things, chosen with care, and service that treats every customer as a long-standing client.
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