Above: Lauren Hutton, wearing The Deck
After finishing a degree in Philosophy at Leeds University, Knatchbull began a role in PR at the tailoring powerhouse, Huntsman. “I learnt everything from stitch up to understanding the craftsmanship angle of Savile Row” says Daisy. After four years, she swiftly rose the ranks and became the company’s Global Communications Director.
In 2016, one of Huntsman’s diary highlights had arrived, Royal Ascot: “‘I had this bonkers idea to send someone in a top hat and tails into the Royal Enclosure” she remembers, “we decided that I was best placed to do it as I could speak about the brand”. The reaction? “I got clapped into the Royal Enclosure, people came up to me saying ‘this is my dream, where can I get this tailored?’ and ‘is Savile Row just for men?”.