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…
How To Dress like a Duke
Style tips from Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philip, Prince 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 can be relied upon to…
Dressing The Man(nequin) with Conrad Manasseh
This week we are putting the spotlight on Cordings’ striking Lemon Yellow Corduroy Trousers. As our experienced sales associate Conrad Manasseh will explain, these trousers are the perfect garment for your summer social calendar! With the lemon cords taking the leading role, let’s see the outfit that Conrad put together this week. Take us through…
A Trip to Adamley Silk Printers
A visit to Adamley Textiles is the best way to experience the exquisite art and craftmanship of serigraphy. The Silk Town of England As you step off the train in Macclesfield, the unassuming spires divulge little of the remarkable history of this humble town famous not only for Hovis’ bread, but for England’s silk manufacturing…
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…
Knitwear Know How
All great knitwear stories start with a good yarn… Cordings have always been trusted to create quality garments from our tweed jackets to our Mackintosh coats, and our knitwear collection is no different. Working with small makers and mills in Scotland, England and Wales using time honoured techniques, the seasonal and core ranges are created…
The British Warm
Steeped in history, the British Warm is an icon of men’s style. Originally created as a military greatcoat for British army officers during the First World War; its weight and durability made it an indispensable part of their wardrobe. Often associated with Winston Churchill who favoured it for its practicality and effortless style it has…
How to Wear Plus Twos 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…
Salt Water New England
We at Cordings became aware of Salt Water New England, created by Muffy Aldrich a few years ago. Beautifully written with evocative photography, it is the perfect place to spend a relaxing hour. Covering all aspects of Connecticut living; the towns, history, shore and style. Muffy shares our ethos of understated quality, an appreciation of…