Fashion

Watercolour illustration of a weathered waxed cotton jacket in a farm shed

Designed to Wear Out

Barbour’s waxed jacket is at its most interesting after years of wear. A researched guide to its South Shields roots, five classic shapes, British manufacture, re-waxing and buying vintage.

Designed to Wear Out

Barbour’s waxed jacket is at its most interesting after years of wear. A researched guide to its South Shields roots, five classic shapes, British manufacture, re-waxing and buying vintage.

The 5 Best Luxury Silk Scarf Brands: Craft, Design and Collecting

The 5 Best Luxury Silk Scarf Brands: Craft, Des...

Five different reasons to buy a luxury silk scarf: Hermès, Liberty, Ferragamo, Gucci and Thackray compared for design, provenance, 90cm silk specifications, price, wearability and collecting.

1 comment

The 5 Best Luxury Silk Scarf Brands: Craft, Des...

Five different reasons to buy a luxury silk scarf: Hermès, Liberty, Ferragamo, Gucci and Thackray compared for design, provenance, 90cm silk specifications, price, wearability and collecting.

1 comment
From Wimbledon Whites to Countryside Chic

From Wimbledon Whites to Countryside Chic

Why do Wimbledon players wear white? A researched history of Victorian tennis dress, the changing AELTC rules and the best tennis-inspired pieces for a British summer.

From Wimbledon Whites to Countryside Chic

Why do Wimbledon players wear white? A researched history of Victorian tennis dress, the changing AELTC rules and the best tennis-inspired pieces for a British summer.

The Silk Scarf in British Style: Utility, Ornament and Meaning

The Silk Scarf in British Style: Utility, Ornam...

How the silk scarf became a British design object: from Macclesfield silk mills and Liberty prints to wartime Jacqmar, with practical insights into shape, cloth and provenance.

The Silk Scarf in British Style: Utility, Ornam...

How the silk scarf became a British design object: from Macclesfield silk mills and Liberty prints to wartime Jacqmar, with practical insights into shape, cloth and provenance.

Top 5 Tennis-Inspired Essentials for a Luxury Weekend in the Cotswolds

Top 5 Tennis-Inspired Essentials for a Luxury W...

Five tennis-inspired wardrobe pieces for a Cotswolds weekend, compared for fabric, provenance, comfort, packing and what to wear for a real country walk.

Top 5 Tennis-Inspired Essentials for a Luxury W...

Five tennis-inspired wardrobe pieces for a Cotswolds weekend, compared for fabric, provenance, comfort, packing and what to wear for a real country walk.

Festival Chic: The Top 5 Glastonbury Outfits That Don't Compromise on Style

Festival Chic: The Top 5 Glastonbury Outfits Th...

Five considered Glastonbury outfit ideas for Worthy Farm, with weatherproofing, footwear, vintage care, a comparison chart and sustainable packing advice. Next festival: June 2027.

Festival Chic: The Top 5 Glastonbury Outfits Th...

Five considered Glastonbury outfit ideas for Worthy Farm, with weatherproofing, footwear, vintage care, a comparison chart and sustainable packing advice. Next festival: June 2027.