Swaine Adeney Brigg United Kingdom
Recommended Model/Series: Malacca Hickory, Oak Malacca Traveler, Whangee, Malacca Flask, Kingsman Polished Chestnut, Ladies Malacca, Ladies Malacca Prince of Wales, Ladies Whangee, Ladies Maple If you're looking for a top-of-the-line umbrella, the first choice is Brigg from London. Founded in 1836, Brigg has been active in the umbrella industry since the 1950s as Thomas Brigg Son, and in 1884 won their first Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria, the first ever British Crown for an umbrella manufacturer. In 1899, Brigg entered the European market and opened a store in Paris, which brought Brigg more royal patrons, including the then King and Queen of Spain. In 1943, Brigg lost its store in Paris due to the war, and when he returned to London, he merged with Swaine Adeney, a long-established luxury leather goods dealer, to become the current Swaine Adeney Brigg (SAB). Today, SAB is not so much an independent brand as a consortium of traditional manufacturers, in addition to Swaine Adeney and Brigg, SAB also has Papwor...