If it wasn't for the chance meeting of Jeremy Hackett and Ashley Lloyd-Jennings at Portobello Road, West London, "HACKETT" wouldn't have been in existence. Both bought and sold second hand men's clothing purchased from London street markets. Jeremy Hackett dreamt of setting up his own business and so he set 'Hackett' up in collaboration with Lloyd-Jennings, who shared similar tastes. They set up their first store at one end (the wrong end as their bank manager decreed) of the New King's Road in Parson's Green, London. They continued selling fine quality second-hand traditional British clothing and accessories, discovered in house clearances and numerous antique markets, but demand soon outweighed supply (in spite of the dire croaking of their bank manager) and they had to consider manufacturing clothes as an alternative.
Working with traditional manufacturers, they designed an ideal range of clothing and accessories based on their extensive knowledge of British men's style. Their tagline "Essential British Kit" describes the clothes aptly - very British, very smart and ultra elegant. Their first shop at Parson's green was so successful, that Hackett opened more shops in the vicinity; for shirts and ties, tailoring, a specialist formal wear shop, a barber's and gentlemen's accessories shop and a sportswear shop, all within a hundred yards of each other. The area became fondly known by London cabbies as "Hackett Cross". Since the opening of its first shop in 1983, Hackett has grown to become an influential brand in the UK and internationally.
Hackett is inspired by the time-honored, long-established styles of British dress without being outmoded. It evolves with the times, yet stays true to its roots. Hackett's aim is to dress men for any occasion whether it is business, formal, country or sporting and caters to men of all ages who care to dress stylishly and to whom quality takes precedence over fitful fashions. Not only do they keep customers dressed suitably for all occasions, but they also gratify their personal style. As an add-on to their "Essential British Kit" tagline, they have a line dedicated to the "little men" called "Essential British Kids".
Hackett's British clothing is an array of tailoring, formal wear, business wear, smart casual to sportswear with associated accessories. For 'little men' they have a "Little Britons" range which includes polo, rugby and hockey shirts, pants, shirts, ties, knitwear and outerwear.
Hackett sponsors The London Rowing Club, the British Army Polo team and the Official Clothing Partner of the Aston Martin Racing team. They have created customized clothing for each of the three - London Rowing Club (LCR) cufflinks, Hackett LRC caps, Hackett LRC polo shirts, Hackett British Army Polo baseball caps, polo shirts, Aston Martin Racing (AMR) cufflinks, AMR baseball caps, AMR wallets, AMR business card holders, AMR carry-on bags, AMR clip belts, AMR luggage tags, AMR key rings and AMR umbrellas.

Hackett's Horse and Hound Collection has a range of Tweeds -clothing and accessories like a carry on bag, scarves, a travel rug, key rings, card holders, travel wallets, passport holders, credit card holders, a hip flask and cufflink holders. Their Formals Collection includes - Top hats, bowties, hats & caps, scarves & gloves, ties , plain ties dot ties striped ties, cufflinks , belts , underwear , socks , small leather goods , luggage , gifts (beach towel and key rings), essentials (hankies). Hackett believes it's a formal occasion and not a fancy dress. Their Spring-Summer Collection '07 was inspired by the outdoor chic of the French Riviera and the experience of sailing far away to sea.
Their eyewear is made to team up with Hackett clothing and accessories with two collections - Hackett and Hackett Bespoke. They proffer both optical and sunglass products. Hackett has fabricated a range of styles in contemporary designs, in both metal and plastic frames, resulting in smart chic glasses that beckon to be noticed. All their lenses are formed from Optical Class 1 material and filter UV A and B.
Hackett Grooming has established itself with a clear-cut range to cover most grooming needs, available in Hackett Bespoke, Event and Kit fragrances. Hackett Bespoke is elusive, sophisticated cologne for the erudite man. Hackett Event is a country sports inspired fragrance, suggestive of cool woodlands and wild meadows. Hackett Kit is sporty, fresh, light and masculine.
For a look that communicates personal style with elegance and panache, men choose Hackett.