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Monday, March 2, 2026

A Reader Question: "Favourite item of British Clothing"?

 A reader question:

Hi Muffy,

I would like to ask a question if I may.

What are the readers favourite item (or items) of British clothing and why?

Kind regards

6 comments:

  1. I am leading off with what will probably be items most of us have in common. Holding down the top spot would be Shetland crewnecks and Fair Isles. My favorite source is Bosie. Ancient, a little beat up, but still a stalwart, the venerable Beaufort comes in at number two. Following would be the comfort of a very old Aquascutum when rain arrives. However, it is probably tied with shearling gloves and slippers from Draper for just plain old cold days. Finally, I don't always wear socks, but when I do they are Pantherella merinos. I could have included ties, especially bowties, but more often than not my favorites are made in the good old USA, doubtless from imported cloth. I think I have just listed all of my British items. If I love something enough to look beyond my MiUSA sources, it is most likely to be British. Although not clothing per se, Anglo American P3s are essential gear.

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  2. Barbour Beadnell Waxed Jackets, but I also like their quilted styles.

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  3. My Barrie shoes. Indispensable and, alas, unreplaceable.

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  4. Oxford MA gown and hood.

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  5. Dege and Skinner melton hunt coats.

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