Aristoc, located in
Belper in
Derbyshire
Derbyshire ( ) is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands, England. It includes much of the Peak District National Park, the southern end of the Pennine range of hills and part of the National Forest. It borders Greater Manchester to the nor ...
, is a British marketer and manufacturer of
hosiery
Hosiery, also referred to as legwear, describes garments worn directly on the feet and legs. The term originated as the collective term for products of which a maker or seller is termed a hosier; and those products are also known generically as ...
.
Aristoc was first registered as a trademark in 1924 by A.E. Allen and Co. Ltd; appearing in advertising for the company from 1926. In 1934 the company was renamed Aristoc. Today the company makes most of its products in the
Amber Valley
Amber Valley is a local government district and borough in the east of Derbyshire, England, taking its name from the River Amber. It covers a semi-rural zone with four main towns whose economy was based on coal mining and remains to some exte ...
in Derbyshire.
About
Aristoc is a British hosiery brand that is over 80 years old. Albert Ernest Allen founded the company A. E. Allen and Co. Ltd. in 1919 which was renamed 'Aristoc' in 1934.
Aristoc originally marketed itself as the "aristocrat of silk stockings".
They are famous for their production of tights, knee-highs, stockings, shapewears, and body shapers. Aristoc is a brand under the company Pretty Polly.
They are known to be reasonably priced so most can afford them. Aristoc is most commonly known for their body shapers.
Aristoc is recorded to be one of the longest established hosiery brands in the United Kingdom.
As of 2013, Aristoc has stated that 90% of its manufacturing is currently based in Britain, at its Derbyshire facility, as part of its campaign to support traditional British manufacturing.
References
Further reading
* Bramwell G Rudd, COURTAULDS and the HOSIERY & KNITWEAR INDUSTRY, (Carnegie Publishing Ltd) (2014, ISBN softback 978-1-905472-06-2, hardback 978-1-905472-18-5)
External links
Official website
Clothing companies of the United Kingdom
Hosiery brands
Clothing companies established in 1924
Companies based in Nottinghamshire
1924 establishments in England
English brands
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