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Charles Tyrwhitt

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Men's clothing retailer

Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts Limited ( TIH-rit), also known as CT Shirts, is a British multi-channel men's clothing retailer specialising in dress shirts, ties, suits, casualwear, shoes and accessories. It was founded as a mail order company in 1986 by Nicholas Wheeler while he was a student at the University of Bristol. Wheeler has stated that he started the business because he thought he "could make a shirt better than anybody else".2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1986Founded1
  • Industryclothing industry1
  • HeadquartersLondon1
  • Founded inLondon1
  • Websitewww.ctshirts.com
  • Legal formlimited liability partnership1

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Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts Limited ( TIH-rit), also known as CT Shirts, is a British multi-channel men's clothing retailer specialising in dress shirts, ties, suits, casualwear, shoes and accessories.2

The story

Founded by Nicholas Wheeler in 1986, in London.1

In 1986, Charles Tyrwhitt was founded as a mail order company by Wheeler while studying at the University of Bristol. The company began operating from a small space on Fulham Road in London, before expanding the business with retail and e-commerce stores. Beginning as a men's shirt-maker, the offering has since expanded to include suits, shoes, knitwear, accessories and a collection of business casual wear.

Greg Hodder was the first CEO to be appointed; previously, the company was under the control of founder Nick Wheeler, with no formal CEO position. Hodder served as CEO from 2008 to 2017, followed by David Boynton from 2017 to 2018. Michael Stanier briefly was CEO from 2018 to 2019. Luke Kingsnorth has been the CEO since April 2019.

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Products and brands

  • clothing

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Timeline

  1. 1986Founded Founded in London1

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