Malcolm Appleby MBE Engraver
We are proud to be working with one of Britain’s most outstanding and influential engravers alive today on our latest cufflink collection. Malcolm Appleby is one of Britain’s most celebrated silversmith-engravers. He has recently been awarded an MBE for his services to engraving. His work is commissioned by The Royal Family, the V&A Museum and 10…
How to wear Plus Two’s and Plus Fours
For a more formal shoot, breeks are a must, but in reality plus twos or fours are the most versatile and practical garments you can have in your country wardrobe repertoire. If you are lucky enough to have been invited on a more formal shoot, on a driven day where a certain dress code is…
The Glorious Twelfth
The start of the red grouse shooting season falls each year on the 12th August. It is renowned worldwide among the field sports community as the ‘Glorious Twelfth’. What makes Grouse so special? Grouse can reach speeds of up to 80 miles an hour after just a few beats of their wings, and can change…
The Game Fair: Festival Of The British Countryside
The Game Fair is the world’s largest celebration of British field sports and country life. Held each year at either Ragley Hall in Warwickshire or Hatfield House, Hertfordshire – two stunning backdrops that set the tone for the spectacle dubbed as ‘Glastonbury for the green welly brigade’ by The Telegraph. What makes the Game Fair…
Best Shooting Gifts For Him
Choosing perfect gifts for the field can be daunting if you aren’t familiar with the required kit. Safety and comfort are paramount in the field, but at Cordings we believe that one should always combine these essentials with craftsmanship and style. Whether for your father, your husband, son or friend, this article explores Cordings’ most…
Sharp Shooting Glorious 12th Style
Fashion editor, stylist and Harrogate resident Stephanie Taylor shares her insider tips on where to go – and what to wear – in this quintessentially stylish town. You don’t have to be a top gun or stalwart field sports enthusiast to know that the Glorious 12th is big news – and big business – in…
Cheltenham Racing Tips from Cordings
As we gallop towards the start of The Cheltenham Festival, we sat down with our resident racing expert, head of menswear, Conrad Manasseh whose family have been involved with national hunt racing for many, many years. Whilst Conrad wasn’t quite ready to give us all of his best racing tips, we were able to pry…
Early grouse days: what to wear
The Glorious Twelfth – is celebrated as the start of the shooting season in the United Kingdom. The historic date – 12th August, actually only applies to the start of the grouse season, with partridge and pheasant shooting starting in September and October respectively. What makes Grouse so special? Grouse can reach speeds of up…
The Autumn Pheasant Shoot
A guide on what to wear. The old adage ‘there is no such thing as bad weather, only incorrect attire’ is all very well, but in the field, the gun can be subjected to four seasons in one day; especially in the Autumn. One moment the sun is blazing, and then comes the rain, the…