Heritage

Hackett first becomes involved in the sport of polo. Approached by two army officers looking for sponsorship, the Hackett Polo Team is formed and plays out of Guards Polo Club. This is the beginning of the Hackett polo shirt. Originally made solely for the team, Hackett customers who have spent a pleasant afternoon up at Smith’s Lawn keep asking to buy the shirts. Jeremy and Ashley eventually relent and the rest is history. Hackett is still involved in polo today with teams in the UK, Spain and France.

Hackett’s growing appeal to the City professional prompts Hackett to venture out of Parson’s Green and set up shop in the financial and legal districts of London, taking in Eastcheap, Bishopsgate and Holborn.