King Charles III – 75 Years Of Royal Style
The Prince of Wales, ascended to the throne following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. As November 14th, 2023 approaches, the King is poised to celebrate his 75th birthday. To honour this milestone, we've curated an article delving into the remarkable life he has led. His understated British style…
From the Archives – An Interview With Harry Knight
The following is a short chapter from a book by Thomas Girtin, in the 1950’s Girtin interviewed various clothing makers for his book ‘Makers of Distinction’ including one Harry Knight from Cordings. Mr Knight relays stories of working his way from being a fifteen year old apprentice to manager. Along the way he had the…
Grey Fox X Cordings Autumn 2023
David Evans AKA Grey Fox started writing about style for the older gentleman in 2011 and is a well-respected voice on how to dress well at any age. A conversation between Justin our Design Director and David about a vintage 40’s tie last year was the catalyst for the creation of the first collaborative styles…
Grey Fox x Cordings
David Evans AKA Grey Fox started writing about style for the older gentleman in 2011 and is a well-respected voice on how to dress well at any age. His love of British style, sustainability and British manufacturing are key considerations when he chooses his wardrobe. We at Cordings have long been admirers of his style…
How To Build a sustainable wardrobe
David Evans AKA Grey Fox discusses practical ways to building your sustainable wardrobe with the planet and people in mind. David started writing about style for the older gentleman in 2011 and is a well-respected voice on how to dress well at any age. Here’s what he had to say: What is the problem with…
How To Dress like a Duke
Style tips on dressing like a Duke from Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philip, King Charles, Prince William and Edward VIII When it comes to classic British style, our royal gentlemen are renowned and respected all over the world for their sartorial savviness. From diplomatic dinners to country sporting events, the princes of the royal family…
How To Wear British Style – With Grey Fox, Tusting and Loake
The Grey Fox Photoshoot There is an understandable mutual appreciation society that exists between David Evans AKA Grey Fox, Britain’s best known sartorial blogger specialising in style for the over forties, and the three British brands Cordings, Loake and Tusting. A vocal advocate of style over fashion and British made quality products, David has been…
Dressing the Man(nequin) with John Twitchen
A closer look at Cordings’ Spring/Summer 2022 Men’s Collection… For the next couple of weeks we will be putting the spotlight on different items from men’s SS22. Every week a different member of Cordings’ talented sales team will style a mannequin based around a garment from the new season. This week I caught up with…
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…