Charles & Hunt

What Charles & Hunt does

Charles & Hunt is a privately held, single-location premium menswear retailer and personal styling service headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The company operates from a by-appointment showroom in the historic Lister Block building in downtown Hamilton and runs a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront serving customers across Canada. Its core product offering is a curated selection of clothing (shirts, pants, denim, suits, sport coats, outerwear, knitwear, shorts, swimwear), footwear (boots, casual, formal, sneakers, sandals), and accessories (hats, belts, ties, gloves, socks, underwear, pocket squares, scarves, suspenders), spanning over 20 premium and luxury brands including Jack Victor, BRAX, Matinique, Robert Barakett, SAXX, Stone Rose, PAIGE, Lloyd, Cole Haan, 34 Heritage, Anderson's, Emanuel Berg, DU/ER, The Tie Bar, Dion, and ROECKL.

Beyond merchandise, the company generates revenue from a services layer that includes Personal Shopping & Wardrobe Styling, Custom & Made-to-Measure tailoring, Wedding Styling for grooms and groomsmen, and Corporate Suiting Events. These services are bookable online and delivered in-person at the Hamilton showroom, with no membership requirement, framing the stylist relationship as a transactional, consultative offering rather than a subscription. The business model is fundamentally unit-pricing retail supplemented by professional service fees, with margins supported by mid- to high-end price points (suits and sport coats reaching $600-$1,350).

Distribution is dual-channel: a single physical retail showroom operating Tuesday through Saturday by appointment, paired with a Canada-wide Shopify storefront offering free shipping over $100. Customer acquisition relies on the showroom's walk-in and referral draw, organic social presence (Facebook, Instagram), a top-of-funnel styling tips blog, and a quarterly email newsletter with a 10% off first-purchase incentive. The company is small (1-10 employees), has no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional investors, and has not announced any acquisitions, leadership changes, or restructuring events.

Name

Charles & Hunt

Legal name

Charles and Hunt

Website

https://charlesandhunt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Charles & Hunt is a Hamilton, Ontario-based premium menswear retailer and personal styling service operating a by-appointment showroom and Shopify e-commerce store, serving professional men, grooms and wedding parties, and corporate clients across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Men's Apparel Retail

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110), Shoe Retailers (4582)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661)

akta.pro primary industry

Men’s Apparel Retail (CRAAABAC)

Keywords

• Men's clothing retail
• Personal styling services
• Made-to-measure tailoring
• Wedding attire styling
• Menswear accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of branded menswear and accessories through e-commerce and physical showroom. Products include clothing, footwear, and accessories from third-party brands.
2. Styling Services: Fee-based personal styling services including wardrobe styling, custom/made-to-measure tailoring, wedding styling, and corporate suiting events. Services offered by appointment.
3. Custom & Made-to-Measure: Custom garment creation and tailoring services for weddings and formal occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Charles & Hunt is a menswear retailer that curates and sells premium clothing, shoes, and accessories from over 20 brands, offering personalized styling, custom and made-to-measure tailoring, wedding styling, and corporate suiting services. It operates through a Hamilton showroom and a Shopify e-commerce site, with pricing ranging from $30 accessories to $1,350 outerwear.

Product overview

Charles & Hunt is a premium menswear retailer offering a curated selection of men's clothing, shoes, and accessories through both online and physical showroom locations. The product portfolio includes core clothing categories (shirts, pants, denim, suits, sweatshirts, sport coats, outerwear, knitwear, shorts), footwear (boots, casual shoes, formal shoes, sneakers), and accessories (hats, belts, bow ties, gloves, pocket squares, scarves, socks, ties, underwear). The company differentiates through styling services including Personal Shopping & Wardrobe Styling, Custom & Made-to-Measure tailoring, and Wedding Styling for grooms and groomsmen. Charles & Hunt carries numerous designer and premium brands including Robert Barakett, Stone Rose, SAXX, PAIGE, Jack Victor, Matinique, BRAX, Cole Haan, Emanuel Berg, 34 Heritage, Anderson's, LLOYD, ROECKL, DU/ER, The Tie Bar, and Dion. The store is located downtown Hamilton in the historic Lister Block building.

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Products and services

• Men's Clothing Curated clothing from over 20 premium brands, including shirts, suits, pants, shorts, sweaters, and outerwear, priced from under $200 up to $1,350 for premium outerwear. Designed for working men seeking professional and event-ready attire with detailed fit options.
• Men's Shoes Curated men's footwear including boots, dress shoes, sneakers, and sandals, offered in multiple widths (e.g., 4 shoe widths) to support fit-driven purchases.
• Men's Accessories Curated men's accessories including belts, ties, socks, wallets, sunglasses, fragrances, bags, hats, cufflinks, gloves, and scarves, typically priced from $30 upward.
• Personal Shopping & Wardrobe Styling One-on-one personal shopping and wardrobe styling consultations available in-store and by appointment, with no membership required to work with a stylist. Designed for time-pressed men seeking a curated, full-wardrobe outfitting experience.
• Custom & Made-to-Measure Tailoring In-house custom and made-to-measure service for suits and other garments, including adjustable features such as trouser length and suit/tuxedo customization, supporting individualized fit beyond standard sizing.
• Wedding Styling Dedicated wedding styling service for grooms and wedding parties, bundling coordinated suiting, made-to-measure fittings, and accessories for the full wedding party.
• Corporate Suiting Events Corporate suiting service for businesses and groups, including on-site fittings and uniform outfitting for staff, designed to coordinate branded or team looks in a single event.
• Gift Cards Charles & Hunt gift cards available for purchase, redeemable online and in-store, for use across the product and service assortment.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 34 HeritageminorOthersBrand carried in-store and online. Premium denim and pants brand featured in the accessories and pants collections.
• Anderson'sminorOthersLuxury belt brand available through the accessories collection.
• BRAXcoreOthersMajor brand partner for pants and jeans. Extensive BRAX collection including Fusion Flex, Chuck, and Silvio lines.
• Cole HaanminorOthersPremium footwear brand featured in the casual shoes collection.
• DU/ERminorOthersPerformance denim and lifestyle pants brand carried in the denim and shorts collections.
• Jack VictorcoreOthersKey suit and sport coat brand partner. Extensive Jack Victor collection including suits, sport coats, and formal wear.
• LloydcoreOthersPrimary footwear brand partner for boots, casual shoes, formal shoes, and sneakers. Major presence across all footwear categories.
• MatiniquecoreOthersImportant brand partner for shirts, sweaters, outerwear, and knitwear. Part of the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter collections.
• PAIGEcoreOthersPremium denim brand carried in the jeans collection. Multiple fits and styles available.
• Robert BarakettcoreOthersFeatured brand for T-shirts, polos, and sweaters. Dedicated brand collection page on the website.
• SAXXcoreOthersFeatured brand for underwear and loungewear. Dedicated brand collection with extensive SAXX underwear and pants selection.
• Stone RosecoreOthersFeatured brand for shirts and casual wear. Dedicated brand collection featuring knit shirts, sweatshirts, and swimwear.
• The Tie BarminorOthersAccessories brand for ties, bow ties, pocket squares, and socks. Part of formal wear and accessories collections.
• Emanuel BergminorOthersPremium shirt brand featured in long sleeve and dress shirt collections.
• DionminorOthersLuxury bow tie and accessory brand from Italy. Part of formal accessories collection.
• ROECKLminorOthersGerman luxury gloves and accessories brand. Featured in winter accessories collection.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stitch Fix: Stitch Fix is a personal styling service that uses data science and stylists to curate apparel subscriptions, including a men's line. It overlaps with Charles & Hunt's personal styling service but operates at scale with a subscription model rather than appointment-based boutique format.
• Bonobos: Bonobos is a digitally-native men's apparel brand offering premium menswear including suits, shirts, pants, and accessories. It pioneered the online-guided menswear fitting experience and competes with Charles & Hunt on curated premium menswear, though without the appointment-based styling service model.
• Hugo Boss: Hugo Boss is a global premium fashion house with a major menswear focus including suits, casualwear, and accessories sold through standalone stores and department stores. It competes for Charles & Hunt's professional and formal occasion customers but operates as a major brand rather than a multi-brand curator.
• Mr Porter: Mr Porter is a leading global luxury menswear e-commerce platform offering curated premium menswear brands. It competes for the same online customer base as Charles & Hunt's e-commerce channel and carries many of the same premium brands but operates at much greater scale without the personal styling service layer.
• Trunk Club (Nordstrom): Trunk Club is Nordstrom's personal styling service for men, offering curated wardrobe selections and styling consultation. It competes directly with Charles & Hunt's personal shopping and wardrobe styling service but at a much larger scale through Nordstrom's nationwide infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Tom James: Tom James is the largest custom menswear company in North America, offering bespoke suits, shirts, and corporate wardrobe programs. It competes with Charles & Hunt's corporate suiting events and custom tailoring services for business professional customers.
• Suitsupply: Suitsupply is a global premium menswear retailer specializing in suits, formalwear, and tailored clothing through both physical showrooms and online channels. It offers styling services and made-to-measure tailoring directly competing with Charles & Hunt's core proposition across product category and customer demographic.
• J.Hilburn: J.Hilburn is a custom menswear brand offering made-to-measure shirts, suits, and pants through a stylist-driven direct sales model. It competes directly with Charles & Hunt's custom/made-to-measure and personal styling services for professional and wedding clients.
• Indochino: Indochino is a Canadian-founded made-to-measure menswear retailer offering suits, shirts, and accessories through a similar showroom + e-commerce model. It directly overlaps on the Canadian menswear custom tailoring market and competes for the same wedding and professional attire customers as Charles & Hunt.
• Proper Cloth: Proper Cloth is an online custom menswear brand specializing in made-to-measure shirts, suits, and casualwear. It competes in the same premium custom menswear category and targets professional men seeking personalized fit and styling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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Investments

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