Many brands lean on Art Deco to inform their aesthetic, the sharp, geometric lines and distinctive silhouettes of the style providing ample inspiration and a timelessness to modern-day designs. For Dunhill, however, its connection to the era is an intrinsic part of its identity, even down to its elegant "longtail" logo, introduced in 1936.
The gentlemanly accoutrements the company produced during the period remain some of its most covetable and prized at auction, from beautiful enamelled lighters to intricately engraved clocks. For the brand's designers today, these pieces provide invaluable points of reference on which to draw for their latest collections.
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