Royal Salute Launch Exclusive Norton & Sons Polo Jacket

Luxury Scotch whisky brand Royal Salute has launched a bespoke suit jacket, designed and crafted by Savile Row tailor, Patrick Grant of Norton & Sons. Royal Salute has partnered exclusively with the British tailor to create the jackets, which will be presented in recognition of achievement in the world of polo.

The first jacket was presented by World No.1 polo player and Royal Salute ambassador, Facundo Pieres, to High Goal Patron, Adrian Kirby. In future, recipients will also have the honour of being presented the jacket by Royal Salute ambassador, His Grace Torquhil Ian Campbell, the 13th Duke of Argyll.

As a tailor to British nobility and leaders for almost two centuries, including King Edward VII and Winston Churchill, Norton & Sons’ heritage is formidable. This history combined with the brands exquisite sense of style has created a jacket which will become an icon throughout the Royal Salute World polo series.

Facundo Pieres, Royal Salute World Polo Ambassador, commented: “Royal Salute has shown their full support and commitment to polo over the years; I am honoured to represent the Royal Salute World Polo programme globally and to be part of this fantastic journey. Polo is my life and has been in my family for decades and I hope to share this passion with the world. I am delighted to have been gifted this exclusive item in celebration of the ‘King’s of Polo’, which I will wear with pride.”

The collaboration celebrates the ‘Sport of Kings’ and encapsulates the very essence of polo, bringing to life the craftsmanship and heritage of the sport. The Royal Salute Norton & Sons polo jacket defines the ‘Kings of Polo, Today’ and encompasses true luxury away from the field of play.

Neil Macdonald, Global Brand Director for Royal Salute, commented: “Patrick Grant of Norton & Sons is the perfect counterpart for Royal Salute as he brings to life the craftsmanship and bespoke quality which reflects the ‘Sport of Kings’ off the field. Patrick is a highly respected tailor on Savile Row and with his attention to detail and clever design, this jacket will become iconic at Royal Salute polo gatherings.”

Royal Salute’s commitment to international polo is ever growing, with sponsorships of some of the world’s most prestigious polo events across America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.

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About Norton & Sons
Norton & Sons was established in 1821 by Walter Norton as tailors to the Gentlemen of the City of London. Originally located on the Strand, his business flourished and in 1859 then Guv’nor George James Norton was granted the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his services to tailoring. In the 1860’s Norton & Sons moved to Savile Row to join the ranks of tailors in what was to become the home of bespoke clothing.

Norton & Sons continued to thrive in the 20th century and in the latter half incorporated the celebrated Savile Row houses Hammond & Co, J. Hoare & Co, E. Tautz & Sons and Todhouse Reynard & Co. We are proud to have been tailors to the royal households of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Prussia, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom, and to three US Presidents.

The firm gained eminence as a sporting tailor, making sharply cut garments for rugged and robust outdoorsmen. Men such as King Edward VII, Wilfred Thesiger and the young Winston Churchill, for whom we made everything from dinner suits to racing silks.

About Royal Salute
Royal Salute begins where other whiskies end, as only the most precious whiskies aged for at least 21 years are used to create the masterful and sophisticated blend.

Royal Salute represents the pinnacle of Scotch whisky, with a range that starts with Royal Salute 21 Year Old, and includes Royal Salute 38 Year old and Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute – the world’s oldest permanent whisky expression.

Originally crafted in 1953 by Chivas Brothers to mark the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Salute continues to celebrate inspiring and noble leadership today through its committed support of international polo.

About Royal Salute World Polo
Royal Salute is a leading international supporter of polo, ‘the king of sports and the sport of kings’. Royal Salute World Polo is truly international with a presence in every major region globally:

o Argentina Campeonado Abierto de Polo, Palermo, Buenos Aires
o Australia Sydney Gold Cup, Sydney and Portsea Polo, Victoria
o Brazil Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, São Paulo and Copa Ouro São José Polo, São Paulo
o China Royal Salute China Open, Beijing
o India Royal Salute Maharaja of Jodhpur Golden Jubilee Cup, Jodphur
o Italy Polo Gold Cup, Cortina d’ Ampezzo
o South Korea Royal Salute Polo Cup, Jeju
o Spain Sotogrande, Cádiz
o UAE Royal Salute Nations Cup, Dubai
o USA Foundation Polo Challenge, Santa Barbara and Royal Salute Jubilee Cup, Greenwich, New York
o UK The Sentebale Polo Cup, Coworth Park, Kent & Curwen Polo Club, London
And Beaufort Polo Cup, Tetbury

About Chivas Brothers
Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard – the world’s co-leader in wine and spirits. Chivas Brothers is the global leader in luxury Scotch whisky and premium gin. Its portfolio includes Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, Beefeater Gin, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, Aberlour, Plymouth Gin, Longmorn, Scapa, 100 Pipers, Clan Campbell, Something Special and Passport.