Cordings Christmas Gift Guide
William Morris, founder of the Arts and Crafts movement famously stated “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful” and here at Cordings, we feel the same philosophy should be applied when choosing Christmas presents. Whether you are looking for a last minute stocking filler…
The Follifoot Coat
This heritage full-length Raglan sleeved coat was introduced to the Cordings collection several years ago to fulfil a need for a less formal coat that has the flexibility to be worn both in the town and the country. The shoulder construction takes its name from Baron Raglan who adopted this diagonally cut sleeve during the…
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…
Dressing the Man(nequin) with Richard
Dressing the Man(nequin) series is back! This month, one of our menswear sales assistants, Richard, has styled our new Langholm Tweed jacket.
Autumn Layering Guide: How To Layer In Autumn
As daylight dwindles, rain showers greet us and temperatures begin to dip, striking the right balance between fabrics and layers becomes paramount for conquering the capricious autumn weather. At Cordings, we’re renowned for our country clothing expertise and autumn holds a special place in our hearts. Our extensive collection offers a diverse array of garments ideally…
Liberty London
LIBERTY LONDON One of the highlights of the Cordings ladies buying calendar is meeting with Liberty to see their new collection of prints. Their global reputation for iconic designs, carefully printed on superior cloths is second to none. With an archive that encompasses many instantly recognisable designs they are quintessentially British – producing often playful,…
Five steps to a sustainable wardrobe
David Evans AKA Grey Fox discusses practical ways to build your 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. What is the problem with fast fashion? In the UK the average…