Ben Sherman Apparel

Ben Sherman is an iconic British lifestyle brand founded in 1963 by Arthur Benjamin Sugarman in Brighton, England. Inspired by the Ivy League shirts Sugarman encountered while living in the United States, he returned to his home country to design a garment that combined American style with British craftsmanship. The brand became synonymous with the 'Mod' movement of the 1960s, characterized by the signature button-down collar and distinctive use of color and patterns.

Over the decades, Ben Sherman has evolved from a specialist shirt manufacturer into a global lifestyle brand covering footwear, accessories, and a full range of menswear. While it maintains its British heritage and design headquarters in London, the manufacturing is now distributed across multiple countries to serve a global market.

Ownership of the brand has transitioned several times since Ben Sherman himself sold the company in the mid-1970s. Since 2015, the brand has been owned by Marquee Brands, a leading American brand management firm. This ownership has allowed Ben Sherman to maintain its position as a staple of British youth culture and global fashion while utilizing a modern licensing and distribution model.