Mark was born and raised in the UK and has lived and worked in the US, UK and Asia. Having fallen in love with the suit at age 16, he has been developing his knowledge of classic gentleman's clothing ever since. Constantly on the move, his perspective on tailoring is globally honed, drawing influences from the natural elegance of Savile Row to the striking style of Naples and the attention to detail of Tokyo. His curiosity and enthusiasm for classic menswear have connected him to designers, craftsmen and shopkeepers throughout the artisanal world.

Through The Armoury, Mark plans to bring classic men’s style to an international audience in a way that is genuine and friendly, emphasizing quality, value and individuality over flash and trendiness.

Having worked closely with the apparel industry throughout his career, Alan has come to understand more about the origins and process in which most garments are produced today. His personal interest in men’s clothing led him to seek even more knowledge through the tailors and artisans during his travels. It was also this interest that chanced a meeting with Mark, which led to the creation of The Armoury several years later.

Other than his finds of great quality and people of timeless style, Alan plans to share something he considers the key differentiator behind the brands at the Armoury – the passion and soul behind the brand as well as the unique stories of the artisans.

Born in Sydney, Australia, Ethan began working with tailored men's clothing at 16, first in a retail environment where he started fitting suits, and later in production working weekends for an up and coming Australian Designer. This experience lead to a scholarship to study design and production, where he focused on classic tailoring and vintage workwear.



This love of classic, utilitarian pieces took him to Tokyo where he became involved in the denim and military replica field, and when he returned to Sydney this experience helped him in his role as tailor and menswear designer for a local tailoring brand.


Ethan is ever a student, and most loves working alongside the old hands of the industry, from Tailors to Cordwainers, trying to learn a little more from their collective experience.