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 … Continued
What is Cheltenham Festival? The Cheltenham Festival is the most anticipated event of the National Hunt calendar, attracting enormous crowds to enjoy (and famously roar at) four days of spectacular jump racing, alongside superlative hospitality and a surprisingly eclectic programme of entertainment. The Gold Cup, the most prestigious and sought after title in jump racing … Continued
Goodwood Revival is held each year in the grounds of Goodwood House , West Sussex England. Motor racing enthusiasts come from all four corners of the globe, often with their vintage motors, to recreate the glamour of motor racing as it used to be. The Motor Circuit comes alive for the Revival, both on and … Continued
If you’re considering what to wear to a summer wedding as a man – then you’re in the right place. Weddings can be a stressful business, but they don’t have to be. If there’s one thing you can take off your mind – it’s finding the perfect wedding outfit. Offering men’s summer wedding looks and … Continued
Tattersall, now synonymous with country style, has an interesting pedigree. These immediately recognisable, simple two or three colour over checks started life as lowly horse blankets. First commissioned by Richard Tattersall in 1766, for use on the race horses auctioned at his eponymous auction house, near Hyde Park, in what was at the time on the … Continued
It took a certain type of entrepreneur to step in when a shop as unique and special as Cordings was in need of support. Someone with a passion for clothing, an eye for detail and an understanding of the importance of preserving British heritage. Step forward Eric Clapton. Aware of the country clothing store in … Continued
Netflix series The Gentlemen is winning praise for its sartorial style with key pieces from Cordings used to create its signature classic-with-a-twist countrywear looks. Guy Ritchie’s new Netflix series The Gentlemen is streaming now to great acclaim as it takes viewers on a fast-paced, wise-cracking, super-stylish joyride, chasing down the fortunes of a family of … Continued
The renowned Cheltenham Festival is not only one of the most iconic events of the National Hunt racing calendar, but equally a celebration of the classic British style. A style that has stood the test of time for hundreds of years and encapsulates understated elegance. A style that has evolved in a climate often beset … Continued
Magee, a fifth-generation Irish family business, boasts an impressive legacy spanning over 150 years in the art of crafting exquisite fabrics and clothing in the heart of Donegal. The journey began over a century and a half ago when John Magee laid the foundation for this enduring enterprise. In the 1860s, he embarked on a … Continued
For over 130 years, Corgi has been expertly crafting, in Wales, socks and knitwear across five generations of the Jones family, maintaining a tradition of excellence that dates back to its founder, Rhys Jones. A Family Tradition Today, the family business is overseen by Lisa Wood and Chris Jones, great-great-grandchildren of Rhys Jones. They’ve embraced … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 has remained a constant throughout the years, and we’ve got the evidence to prove it.
What’s the history of bonfire night? In 1605 Guy Fawkes and his associates attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I. To celebrate the fact that the king had survived and the plot was thwarted, people lit bonfires around London which started a tradition that has lasted for centuries. In … Continued
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 … Continued