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Good work, makes more work
Lyle & Scott is a knitwear brand founded in 1874 in Hawick, Scotland, by William Lyle and Walter Scott. It began by manufacturing hosiery and underwear, and has expanded into sports, including golf and football, with men's and women's knitwear at its core. Its principle is “Good work, makes more work,” and innovation, quality, and craft are said to be at the heart of the brand's design ethos. It also has divisions such as CASUALS, SPORTS, and VINTAGE, and uses the golden eagle as its emblem.

Concept

At all times, innovation, quality, and craft sit at the heart of the brands design ethos

Lyle & Scott characteristics

Lyle & Scott: 9 style characteristics Traits further from the centre are more prominent within this brand. Distance is not a score, and the area does not indicate brand quality or rank. Minimal & basics Polished & dressy Luxury & heritage Avant-garde & designer Decoration & playfulness Streetwear Trends & youth culture Sporty & sportswear Outdoor & functional

Main traits of Lyle & Scott

Sporty & sportswear
Sportswear and styles inspired by physical activity.
Streetwear
Elements of streetwear, skateboarding and hip-hop.
Polished & dressy
Clean silhouettes and polished, elegant dressing.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of Lyle & Scott relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.

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Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

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7 brands
Founded
1874-2025
1874 Sub-brand
SCRIPT
Clothing

An everyday line that updates the brand’s logo expression

Script is a collection that takes as its starting point a typographic logo introduced in t

Script is a collection that takes as its starting point a typographic logo introduced in the 1990s and modernizes popular elements from the past. Centered on understated embroidered logos, it adds graphic elements to basic items and offers a more casual expression distinct from Reframed and Legacy. It is positioned as a way of presenting the brand’s symbols in an approachable form.

1874 Sub-brand
SPORTSWEAR
Clothing

A versatile line that bridges everyday wear and mobility

Sportswear is a collection that bridges performance and everyday wear. With lightweight ma

Sportswear is a collection that bridges performance and everyday wear. With lightweight materials, clean cuts, and designs focused on mobility, it is suited not only to training but also to everyday use. It broadens the range of uses compared with GOLF and takes a sportier direction than ESSENTIALS, serving as a versatile extension line for the brand.

2002 Sub-brand
GOLF
Clothing

A core collection for the golf segment

Lyle & Scott’s current collection for its golf segment, this line foregrounds the brand’s

Lyle & Scott’s current collection for its golf segment, this line foregrounds the brand’s history rooted in golf. It includes polos, mid-layers, trousers, and outerwear, and is built around functionality intended for wear both on and off the course. Within the brand, it is positioned as one of the main lines, alongside golf and knitwear.

2018 Sub-brand
ESSENTIALS
Clothing

A staple collection that forms the foundation of everyday wear

Essentials is a basic collection bringing together staples such as T-shirts, polos, hoodie

Essentials is a basic collection bringing together staples such as T-shirts, polos, hoodies, sweatshirts, and joggers. Designed for everyday mix-and-match wear, it emphasizes lasting quality and ease of care, presenting the brand’s core in its simplest form. It serves as a more foundational line than Sportswear and Reframed.

2025 Sub-brand
LEVELS BY LYLE & SCOTT
Clothing

An expansion-oriented line incorporating external perspectives

Levels by Lyle & Scott is a diffusion line developed as an annual collaboration with three

Levels by Lyle & Scott is a diffusion line developed as an annual collaboration with three designers. Drawing on 150 years of style, it incorporates external perspectives and craftsmanship to broaden Lyle & Scott’s scope of expression. It is positioned as an expansion-oriented project line rather than a permanent core collection.

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LEGACY
Clothing

A core collection that foregrounds heritage

Legacy is a collection that connects the brand’s heritage with contemporary British style.

Legacy is a collection that connects the brand’s heritage with contemporary British style. It presents tradition, craft, and innovation alongside Golden Eagle, and serves to make the historical character of Lyle & Scott readily apparent. Unlike reconstruction-focused collections such as Reframed, it is positioned to foreground the brand’s continuity and enduring classics.

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REFRAMED
Clothing

A higher-tier collection that conveys a premium feel through reinterpretation

Reframed is a standalone collection by Lyle & Scott that reinterprets its iconic eagle fro

Reframed is a standalone collection by Lyle & Scott that reinterprets its iconic eagle from a contemporary perspective. Referencing British tailoring, it brings together durable materials and precise detailing, and is designed as a premium offering that does not rely on logos. It occupies a relatively higher-tier position than GOLF and ESSENTIALS, with a stronger emphasis on construction and material texture.

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