BALLANTYNE

Ballantyne is a brand connected since the 1800s to Scotland's premium wool tweeds and tartans, started by founder Henry Ballantyne who first began handling these materials. After being merged into D. Ballantyne Brothers & Co. Ltd in 1921, the brand's reputation rose, especially earning fame for diamond intarsia and argyle craft in the 1950s. In 1967, the brand was awarded the Queen's Award by Queen Elizabeth for the quality of locally manufactured cashmere, securing its standing in luxury knitwear. Today the brand operates from Italy.