About
Our History
The bespoke tailoring house A. Besnard was founded in 1876 in The Hague, near the Royal Palace. Cutter and master tailor Albert Besnard quickly earned a reputation for crafting military and court uniforms of exceptional quality.
His craftsmanship and attention to detail earned him recognition in the press, leading to the expansion of his atelier into larger premises. Over time, the house became one of the select few entrusted with supplying court uniforms worn during official state occasions at the Royal Palace.
After more than half a century, as Albert Besnard neared retirement, the house had no successor, and the atelier eventually closed its doors. Today, several of his garments are preserved in national museum collections.
A New Chapter
Nearly a century later, A. Besnard’s great-great-grandson, Victor Besnard, rediscovered his family’s legacy and set out to revive the name. While the house now focuses on ready-to-wear and made-to-measure tailoring, it remains committed to the founding principles of quality, design, and craftsmanship.
Designed entirely in-house, the collection is produced in close partnership with small, family-run workshops—most of them in Italy—where artisans with decades of experience uphold the highest standards of their craft.
We believe in fostering sustainable, long-term relationships with our suppliers, whom we consider true partners. We admire their work, visit them regularly, and collaborate closely to ensure that our shared values of excellence and integrity remain at the heart of everything we create.
