Before there was America, there was Caswell-Massey, the original purveyor of the finest personal care products and accessories and America’s oldest operating retailer. Lane Crawford is pleased to collaborate with this prestigious brand to launch an exclusive limited edition Caswell-Massey Soap Set. The company was founded in Newport, Rhode Island by Scottish-born Dr. William Hunter in 1752. His location in the bustling trade centre enabled the doctor to procure the finest ingredients the world had to offer. Hunter used his medical expertise to formulate personal care and medicinal preparations for a discerning, devoted clientele. Ownership of Dr. Hunter’s Apothecary, as it was originally known, transferred through apprenticeship for the majority of its history, with each retiring pharmacist handing over the keys and expertise to his apprentice. The company took its present name in 1876 when then-owner John Rose Caswell became partners with New York businessman William Massey. Since the beginning, Caswell-Massey has attracted America’s elite with its high quality, naturally derived soaps, gels, lotions, creams, fragrances, and accessories. President Washington used and Caswell-Massey’s No. Six cologne, the Eisenhowers brought their Almond Cold Cream soap to their White House and President Kennedy was fond of the still-popular Jockey Club fragrance. Beyond the political arena, the brand has attracted the who’s who among movie stars, tycoons of business, and other notable figures in the public eye for decades. More than 258 years after Dr. Hunter opened his doors, Caswell-Massey continues to honour his commitment to quality, service, and innovation. The Caswell-Massey Soap Set is exclusively available at Lane Crawford ifc mall, Lane Crawford Pacific Place and Lane Crawford Times Square. Customers who purchased the set will receive a complimentary gift, which includes a guest soap and an experience size lotion in a velvet pouch. For further information, high resolution images or press loan arrangements, please contact the PR team
