Reform Street once had so many tailors that, at the turn of the century, it was referred to as ‘the Savile Row of Dundee’.
McDonalds, Costa and a plethora of other shops have since changed that.
But Cooper & McKenzie, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, has remained.
The suave suitor, founded in 1874, has become a sartorial staple of Dundee.
“There are a lot of interesting challenges as an independent clothes retailer,” explains company director Grant Mitchell.
“Obviously there has been a lot of change. But we always look to stand apart.
“Our company has a huge amount of history and often we look back in order to move forward.”
The company was actually founded by Adams and Cushnie, who were local potato merchants.
But, possibly after a bad harvest, they turned their attention fully to tailoring and by 1946, after the acquisition of furrier George Cooper, the Cooper & McKenzie we know today was born.
And Mr Mitchell, now the third generation of his family to run the business, believes that the next 140 years can hold great things for the firm.
“Being independent, we can tailor our collections to what Dundonians really want.
“Dundee is going places as a city people are talking about Dundee in very positive terms and we are looking forward to the next 140 years.”