How to dress like a British Gentleman
From the city gent in bowler hat and pinstripe to the country squire in a tweed jacket and corduroy trousers, British style is immediately recognisable the world over. What makes this look so distinct and why is it still synonymous with good taste? And, more importantly, how do you get it just right? We’ve put…
The Tweed Run
WHAT IS THE TWEED RUN? The Tweed Run is the brainchild of Ted Young Ing who, in 2009, managed to get permission for the first event when 300 tweed-clad cyclists gathered at the top of London’s Savile Row on a chilly February morning. The spectacle of 300 cyclists, some on vintage bikes and all dressed…
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 Cordings Covert Coat
Given its well-documented history and enduring popularity since its conception by Cordings in the 1900’s, the iconic covert coat has a lot to live up to. But live up to it, it certainly does. This is one of those classic British style pieces that reaches across the generations and speaks both of fine quality and…
Tim Brice: Dapper Chap
Q: How long have you worked at Cordings? A: I’ve been the general manager at Cordings for one and a half years now; I’m also currently studying a Masters in Maths. Q: What is your most memorable Cordings moment since working here? A: Apart from not recognising Sir Daniel Day Lewis in the shop last…
Jake Eastham: Photographer
Jake Eastham is one of the UK’s best known country photographers, and his work encompasses still life, fashion, wildlife and landscape. We caught up with him and grilled him on what makes his images so special. Cordings: Your love of the countryside and its traditions inspires and informs your work. Where did this come from?…
BADMINTON DIARY with HARRY MEADE
August 2013 must feel like a distant memory for Harry Meade. At that point his future as a World Class Event Rider hung in the balance, as he had to contemplate the very real prospect of not being able to ride again, let alone compete. His recovery to full health, after a fall that left…
These Boots were made for walking……..
…..and riding, exploring continents, going off to war, the list is endless. Cordings boots were worn by the great and good for over a century, famously both the Queen Mother and Mrs Simpson commissioned a pair, and Mr Stanley confidently strode off to find Dr Livingstone wearing leather Cordings boots. The canvas and leather ‘Newmarket’…
Dressing for the peg with Jonathan Young
Jonathan Young – Editor of The Field magazine for over 30 years, has been on every type of shoot day imaginable. Who better to give advice on what to wear on a day in the field? Although chained under the tightest security, having narrowly escaped an ASBO order, my favourite set of tweeds is totally…