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Sartorial stories celebrating Britains' unique style heritage
A GUIDE TO THE BEST SUIT FABRICS AND CLOTHS For much of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Britain dominated the world’s textile manufacturing. Whilst Lancashire mills focused on cotton, Scottish mills on tweed, and Cotswold mills on woollens, the mills in Yorkshire specialised in weaving worsted cloths that were unrivalled in their quality and durability,…
Off-duty style lessons from The Late Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton The ladies of the Royal Family are frequently photographed in glittering gowns and jewelled tiaras. However, it’s their everyday and off-duty clothes that provide us with a real insight into their style and personality. As leading members of British landed gentry, Royal women…
Goodwood Revival is held each year in the grounds of Goodwood House , West Sussex England. Motor racing enthusiasts come from all four corners of the globe, often with their vintage motors, to recreate the glamour of motor racing as it used to be. The Motor Circuit comes alive for the Revival, both on and…
THE GREAT GATSBY AND THE AGE OF MENSWEAR STYLE The Great Gatsby captured an era when style mattered – more than substance, more than truth, more than love. Published in 1925, this exquisitely crafted classic, the quintessential novel of the Jazz Age, laid bare the America of the Roaring Twenties, a time of consumerism and…
Each year, on the 12th of August, the red grouse shooting season officially begins. Among field sports enthusiasts around the world, this date is celebrated as the ‘Glorious Twelfth’, an iconic moment in the sporting calendar that marks the start of one of Britain’s most prestigious country pursuits. The red grouse is widely regarded as…
On a sunny October morning, Gustav Temple the editor of The Chap magazine, along with David Evans the renowned menswear blogger popped into Piccadilly to look through the Autumn collection, try on some outfits and take some rather splendid photographs. It was a treat to discuss the delights of Donegal and Shetland with such a…
The French woman has panache and a certain je ne sais quoi, the Italian woman has glamour alla moda, but the English woman, well, she has a style all of her own, classic yet instantly recognisable – and, more often than not, with an extra little twist of the unexpected. British Style Icons British style…
Choosing the best shooting gifts for him 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’…
The iconic knitting technique of Fairisle takes its name from the small, remote island of the same name, located in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. While its exact origins remain a bit of a mystery, the striking geometric patterns bear a close resemblance to the traditional knitwear of Iceland and Scandinavia—regions with historical trading connections…
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