The Cordings of Piccadilly Summer Sale

All Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

The Summer Sale at Cordings of Piccadilly is on, and as you know, it can be a great time to pick up not only summer items at a reduced price, but there are also a handful of particularly good prices on autumn pieces as well.

Made in Scotland of 90% Wool and 10% Cashmere

Also Made in Scotland of 90% Wool and 10% Cashmere

Yes, that is a Men’s Pink Cricket Jumper. A hefty garment made of 90% wool and 10% cashmere, with cables and a V-neck. Made in Scotland.

• Men’s Rose Pink Cable Cricket Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/rose-pink-cable-wool-and-cashmere-cricket-jumper.html>

And also for Men (shown above), the equally luxurious Navy Cable Crew Neck, and also Made in Scotland of 90% wool and 10% cashmere.

• Men’s Navy Cashmere/wool Cable Crew <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-cashmere-cable-crew-neck.html>

Made in Britain, Blue Suede Deck Loafers for the Ladies

For the Ladies - these awfully comfortable Blue Suede Deck Loafers, made from 100% British suede leather and crafted in Britain. They also come in Taupe. I am wearing them with the Ladies Cordings Lily Jeans.

• Ladies’ Blue Suede Deck Loafers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/blue-suede-deck-loafers.html>

• Ladies’ Taupe Suede Deck Loafers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/taupe-suede-deck-loafers.html>

• Beige Cotton Stretch Lily Jeans <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/beige-cotton-stretch-lily-jeans.html>

And their Ladies Teal Merino Wool/Cashmere Roll Neck pullover is dressier and soft. I also have this one in a Navy and one in a bright Orange from previous seasons.

• Ladies’ Teal Merino and Cashmere Roll Neck <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/teal-merino-cashmere-roll-neck.html>

The pocketbook, the Kimbolton,(shown above) is from Tustings, and also Made in England. Their updated Kimbolton can be seen here: <https://www.tusting.co.uk/products/kimbolton>

And Cordings is known for their always beautiful selection of Liberty print shirts, both in Tana Lawn or in Silk. They are an easy cut to wear, extremely comfortable, I love to pair them with my Fair Isles.

• Blue Lodden Liberty Shirt made with Tana Lawn Cotton <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/blue-lodden-liberty-shirt-made-with-tana-lawntm-cotton.html>

• Meadow Muse Shirt made with Liberty Tana Lawn Cotton <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/meadow-muse-cotton-liberty-shirt.html>

• Mitsi Valeria Liberty Shirt Made with Tana Lawn Cotton <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/mitsi-valeria-liberty-shirt-made-with-tana-lawntm-cotton.html>

• Emma Victoria Liberty Shirt Made with Tana Lawn Cotton <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/emma-victoria-liberty-shirt-made-with-tana-lawntm-cotton.html>

And shown:

• Ladies’ Blue Stripe Seersucker Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/blue-striped-seersucker-shirt.html>

Also on sale is a wide selection of Men’s shirts, linen and cotton.

• Men’s Sky Blue Caister Linen Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/sky-blue-caister-stripe-linen-shirt.html>

• Men’s Glue Glaven Stripe Linen Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/blue-glaven-stripe-linen-shirt.html>

• Men’s Lilac Caister stripe Linen shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/lilac-caister-stripe-linen-shirt.html>

Made in England of Scottish Tweed

Linen Shirts for Men

• Light Green Islay Check Garforth Cap <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/light-green-islay-check-garforth-cap.html>

The thick shawl collar cardigan, 4-ply 100% Lambswool, with leather football buttons. Made in Scotland. It is a Men’s, but I wear them often.

• Berry Pink Men’s 4 Ply Lambswool Cardigan <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/berry-pink-4-ply-lambswool-cardigan.html>

Another good deal right now is their stunning Men’s Conrad Coats. Both are Made in England of Scottish tweed, one a Brown Herringbone, and the other a Navy Keepers Tweed.

• Conrad Herringbone Tweed Car Coat <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/conrad-herringbone-tweed-car-coat.html>

• Navy Conrad Keepers Tweed Car Coat <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-conrad-keepers-tweed-car-coat.html>

And then there are their silk scarves.

These are not normal scarves. A description for the Green Medieval Hunting Silk Scarf, show above with the Navy Conrad, is (from the Cordings site):

"The result of a 13 individually cut silk printing screens, this new madder silk scarf is nothing short of a masterpiece. Made in Macclesfield using traditional, environmentally friendly hand-printing methods, the enchanting design is inspired by medieval drawings featured in Gaston Phoebus’s book, Medieval Hunting Scenes. Both delicate and characterful, it promises to be a constant source of outfit inspiration. With each colour requiring a separate screen, the perfectly aligned pattern is only possible thanks to artisans who have perfected this skill for decades. A skill now in scarce supply, this scarf will become even more precious over time, as it continues to delight the senses with its intricate scenes and madder finish." 

• Green Medieval Hunting Silk Scarf <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/green-medieval-hunting-silk-scarf.html>

Also available in Navy:

• Navy Medieval Hunting Silk Scarf <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-medieval-hunting-silk-scarf.html>

And shown below, made of 36oz silk, is also screen-printed in England:

• Hunter Green and Gold Madder Silk Scarf <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/hunter-green-and-gold-madder-silk-scarf.html>

This pullover is currently a great deal. Made in Britain of extraordinarily thick and densely woven 100% lambswool. I also have it in Navy. No wind chill here.

• Men’s Light Beige Douglas Rollneck <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/light-beige-douglas-rollneck.html>

• Navy Douglas Rollneck <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-douglas-rollneck.html>

Moleskin Jeans for Ladies, Made in Portugal.

• Ladies’ Chocolate Brown Moleskin Jeans <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/chocolate-brown-stretch-moleskin-jeans.html>

• Ladies’ Green Stretch Moleskin Jeans <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/green-stretch-moleskin-jeans.html>

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In the New York Times:

Colby College, about 90 minutes away in Waterville, and a construction magnate with a hefty foundation have joined forces in an unusual environmental initiative aimed at reviving Port Clyde and then some... Colby’s plans would expand Port Clyde from a town almost exclusively dependent on tourism, fishing and the arts to an academic and research center aimed at helping to find remedies for natural disasters and climate change nationwide. The initiative, if successful, would change not only the economics of Port Clyde but also its cultural and physical fabric. 

- A Town With Wyeth Ties Plans a Comeback From Disaster <https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/business/colby-college-port-clyde-maine-waterfront.html> 

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While I always have pink or white Geraniums in various pots scattered about,  in the photo above is a Scaevola in pink which is incredibly hardy and long lasting, though I also have it in the blue in other planters.  Supertunia, which is a new one for me.   And a Pure White Butterfly, a simple Daisy.

What are your favorites?

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Dear Editor,

What is the thought on Rolex watches?  I have never been interested in one, but my wife has proposed purchasing one for a big milestone. I think many models are gaudy and the culture around the brand has become a little over the top. However, the Explorer I is a beautiful watch and seems the be the most simple, iconic and affordable choice.