Livery company officers

For centuries, Ede and Ravenscroft has manufactured and maintained the livery companies’ ceremonial fabrics.  Details are kept of robe designs for almost all the livery companies as well as, amongst others, those of York, Richmond, sundry Scots and Welsh guilds.

London livery companies can trace their roots to fraternal organisations established during the medieval period.  These evolved into guilds that regulated trade in the City under the direction of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen.  By 15th century distinctive robes, often incorporating coloured hoods and displaying armorial bearings, helped identify guild members.

Special attention to the quality and detail of garments ensure that the integrity of the historical pageantry of livery companies is maintained.  Design concessions to modern day City life are understated but practical.  Our acute understanding of livery robes and modern dress needs encourages recently chartered companies to also entrust Ede and Ravenscroft with their complete livery needs.

For more information please contact ceremonialspecialist@edeandravenscroft.com