Brands
Aigle Boots and Clothing
Aigle have been making boots and clothing in France for over 150 years. Whereas in France they are as well known as Barbour in the UK for the quality of their outdoor clothing for country pursuits, in the UK they are better known for their rubber boots. Every boot is hand made in a 60 step process that takes 24 months to learn. Their boots are designed for use in the country rather than for for being seen in town.The neoprene range is especially popular with fishermen all year round and with walkers, guns and gardeners in the Winter. As you would perhaps expect from the French, the range of ladies’ clothing is extremely stylish as well as practical.
Alan Paine Country Clothing
Alan Paine was established in Godalming, Surrey in 1907, initially as a manufacturer of high quality knitwear.
Chrysalis Field Coats and Walking Jackets
We are enormously proud to present a very small selection of field coats from Chrysalis Clothes. Chrysalis is a British manufacturer of town and country clothing, based in Corby and using the finest British woollen cloth. All Chrysalis garments are hand cut and the field coats incorporate waterproof and breathable interliners for additional warmth and protection. Such is the quality of their products, 50% are exported to the finest stores worldwide. Within the UK Chrysalis supply leading London specialist stores and a selection of independents throughout the country. Their coats can even be customised to accommodate irregular sizes and specific trim and lining requests. Our choice of field coats will ensure you can be certain of being warm and dry in the country, in town, the rugby stand or even at the racecourse. Such has been the popularity of the coats that from the Autumn we will also be stocking a selection of tweed shooting jackets and walking coats for the ladies too.
Classic Canes
Ben and Diana Porter started the company in 1982 by selling sticks from their own woodlands in Somerset. The Company has since expanded to supply a wide range of over 600 both fashionable and traditional folding canes, walking sticks, seat sticks, umbrellas and accessories across the World. Still based in Somerset, Ben and Diana have now handed over day to day control of the company to their daughter Charlotte and her husband. These days one is just as likely to see a Classic Cane at Cheltenham as in the Highlands of Scotland.
Hunter Boots
Hunter Boots was established in Edinburgh in the mid 1800s. It has since changed ownership many times and was once based in Dumfriesshire. Recently the Company’s HQ was changed back to Edinburgh, although its manufacturing base is in China. From the time that Princess Diana posed for her engagement photographs in a pair of Hunter wellies, the Company’s products have been seen as a fashion item and Kate Moss has since ensured that they are a “must have” item at Glastonbury.
Johnstons of Elgin Knitwear
Johnstons was founded as a family business on the banks of the River Lossie in 1797. The Company quickly established a reputation for weaving fine woollens from vicuna and cashmere and started exporting these products all over the World in the 1860s. In the 1970s it expanded its production to a new knitting plant in Hawick and is now a leading producer of fine Scottish wool, cashmere and tweed cloth for many of the World’s leading fashion houses, as well as a manufacturer of its own luxury clothing.
Joules fashion clothing
Founded by Tom Joule in the early 90s, Joules has evolved from colourful polo shirts sold at county shows to a £65M business. Still based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, Joules range of clothing encompasses everything from its famous colourful, patterned Wellington boots to fleeces, blouses and even baby clothes and evening dresses. The clothes are aimed at those who were perhaps born in the country (but not of the county set) are keen on sport and like going into town for lunch and shopping. They are meant to remind their wearers of happy days out and weekends and are a favourite of Ben Fogle and his wife.
Musto technical and fashion clothing
Musto was founded by Keith Musto in 1965, an Olympic sailing silver medallist who wanted to create clothing capable of keeping sailors warm and dry in all weathers. Using his background as an engineer he pioneered a range of technical advances in lightweight, waterproof clothing material. In the late 80s the clothing range was extended to include equestrian and shooting garments. It thus has an enviable pedigree of providing lightweight, highly technical clothing capable of keeping the active sportsman or woman dry without impeding their freedom of movement. The company is now owned by the owners of Burberry and Aquascutum and has thus been transformed into a leading fashion brand, Keith’s son Nigel remains part of the business and ensures that the company continues to maintain its reputation as one of the top country sports brands.
Pachamama knitwear
Pachamama supply handmade, chunky knitwear at very affordable prices. Much of it is lined with fleece to add extra warmth. Originally the company sourced its products from high up the Andean mountains in Ecuador (hence the company is named after the Inca name for Earth Mother) but since the late 90s has been sourcing much of its products from Nepal too. The company is committed to fair trade policies and donates 10% of its profits to a children’s charity in Nepal. Almost all of its products are made only from wool or cotton and it specialises in bright colours. It is best known for its lined jackets, “hoodies” and hats as well as its brightly patterned hats, gloves and wrist warmers.
Peregrine knitwear and clothing
The Peregrine brand was established in 1956 as the label of the Leicestershire firm, J G Glover & Son, a 200 year old family owned knitwear mill. In the 1970s Glover used to manufacturer for the private labels of such retail chains as BHS and Debenhams. However, after these stores switched their manufacturing to the Far East, the company has concentrated on establishing the Peregrine clothing range as a classic, British manufactured and styled brand of innovative clothing that now includes wax coats and tweed jackets and bags to complement the traditional, chunky range of knitwear.
Puffa
Puffa is a leading brand of equestrian and country clothing that has been designed to meet the needs of the British climate. Established in 1973, the clothing is now manufactured and distributed under license by Sherwood Forest Limited.
Sherwood Forest country clothing
Sherwood Forest is a family owned business based in Nottingham. They supply a diverse range of very affordable clothing and accessories for men, ladies and children who enjoy the outdoors, whether it be shooting, hunting, fishing or equestrian pursuits. The low prices also make the products and accessories very attractive as outdoor workwear or for gardeners and dogwalkers.
Toggi country clothing
Toggi are not only extremely well renowned for their high quality and extremely durable equestrian products, but also for their elegant and classic fashion clothing, suitable for town or country. We will thus be pleased to offer their 2012 Autumn/Winter range from September 2012.
Weird Fish casual clothing
Weird Fish was founded in Cheltenham in 1993. It offers a range of high quality clothing designed to give freedom of movement and comfort when at leisure. The range is likely to appeal to the 35+ age group and the Company is best known for its “macaroni” range of tops.