When it comes to trousers, the Brits are not afraid of color.

All Trousers Shown are from Cordings of Piccadilly - Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

When it comes to trousers, the Brits are not afraid of color.  And gloriously so.  Whether it be cotton or corduroy, they embrace the full spectrum.

Stock up now from Cordings of Piccadilly during their trouser promotion, buy one get the other at half price.  For the ladies as well as the gents.

• Men's Country Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers>

• Country Trousers for Ladies <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/ladieswear/ladies-trousers>

The Combinatorics of Liberty Shirts + Shetland Sweaters

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

The endless, and endlessly fun, permutations of my 100% cotton Liberty shirts and 100% wool Scottish Shetlands.

• Cordings Country Shirts Including Iconic Liberty Prints <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/ladieswear/ladies-shirts>

• Bosie Women's Shetland Sweaters and Cardigans <https://bosie.co/collections/womens-shetland-and-cardigans>

New From Lotuff - An Impossibly Good Looking Canvas/Leather Tote

Photo: Muffy Aldrich

New from Lotuff, an impossibly good looking tote.  Made from a sturdy yet refined canvas and their signature vegetable-tanned leather, this tote has a marvelously old school vibe.  With its three outside pockets and continuous rolled leather handles, it may be the ultimate tote, for both men and women.  Made in New England.

• Canvas Working Tote <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/canvas-working-tote>

Shown With:

• Cordings of Piccadilly Paddock Jacket <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/field-clothing/field-coats>

• Cordings of Piccadilly Men's Wool/Cashmere Cable Knit <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/loden-cashmere-cable-crew-neck.html>

• Cordings of Piccadilly Ladies' Liberty Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/ladieswear/ladies-shirts>

 

Snow Day

Photos of/by Muffy Aldrich

The Cordings sale is still going on with some further reductions, including 20% of on this Made in England Tweed Field Coat.

• Dartmoor Tweed Check Field Coat <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/dartmoor-tweed-field-coat.html>

• Cordings Winter Sale - Further Reductions <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/>

• Field & Shooting Clothing <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/field-clothing>

Shown with:

• Made in Scotland Fair Isle from Bosie Knitwear (Islander Yoke Fair Isle Glenugie Nep Women's Sweater - Barra Gold) <https://bosie.co/products/islander-yoke-fair-isle-glenugie-nep-womens-sweater-barra-gold>

• Mercer Tattersall (Past Season). See:

• Small Checks & Tattersalls <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/tattersalls-small-checks>

• Large Checks & Plaids (& Tattersalls) <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids>

• Lotuff Small Tote in Camel <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/leather-small-tote>

 

The Dartmoor Tweed Field Coat for Men from Cordings, Made in England

All Photos of Muffy Aldrich

Cordings of Piccadilly has a fantastic new tweed for their already fantastic tweed field coats for Men.  100 % wool, Made in England, and all of the superior shooting details you could ask for.  Nobody does it better.

Perfect for shooting, or here, just keeping me warm while I try to remain upright in the fierce wind coming in off the open Atlantic.

• Dartmoor Tweed Check Field Coat <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/dartmoor-tweed-field-coat.html>

Shown with their Navy Douglas Rollneck, 100% wool, Made in Britain.

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

Past season Cordings cashmere lined Nappa Leather Gloves for Ladies, available now in Red or Navy, Made in Italy.

• Navy Cashmere Lined Nappa Leather Gloves <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-cashmere-lined-nappa-leather-gloves.html>

• Red Cashmere Lined Nappa Leather Gloves <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/red-cashmere-lined-nappa-leather-gloves.html>

Past season silk Chasing Scarf, Made in England.

• Classic Men's Scarves <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/accessories/scarves>

And

• Galway Ladies Country Boot - Mocha <https://us.dubarry.com/products/ladies-country-boot-mocha-galway>

 

The Autumn Glow

There is never a better time for the Golden Glow, as I call it, than now.   Not the colloquial perennial flower  name, but that family of autumn colors that look completely at home at football games, harvest festivals, and parents' weekends.

Shown:  Bosie's new Islander Yoke Fair Isle in Barra Gold for Women, Made in Scotland:

• <https://bosie.co/products/islander-yoke-fair-isle-glenugie-nep-womens-sweater-barra-gold>

The Cardigan: 

• <https://bosie.co/products/islander-yoke-fair-isle-glenugie-womens-cardigan-barra-gold>

And for the Men - Some Autumn Wool Sweaters, Made in Scotland:

• Blue Mogganer North Sea Chunky Seamless Supersoft Shetland Sweater - Sienna Brown <https://bosie.co/products/blue-mogganer-north-sea-chunky-seamless-supersoft-shetland-sweater-sienna-brown>

• Harley of Scotland Sherpa Shetland Undyed Voe - Fawn <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-sherpa-shetland-undyed-voe-fawn-beige>

• Harley of Scotland Seamless Saddle Shoulder Mens Shetland Sweater - Sienna Brown <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-seamless-saddle-shoulder-mens-shetland-sweater-sienna-brown>

• Harley of Scotland Mens Seamless Saddle Shoulder Shetland Sweater -Asparagus Brown <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-mens-seamless-saddle-shoulder-shetland-sweater-asparagus-brown>

• Harley of Scotland Mens Seamless Saddle Shoulder Shetland Sweater - Vintage Orange <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-mens-seamless-saddle-shoulder-shetland-sweater-vintage-orange>

• Harley of Scotland Mens Seamless Saddle Shoulder Shetland Sweater - Flame Orange <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-mens-seamless-saddle-shoulder-shetland-sweater-flame>

• Blue Mogganer North Sea Chunky Seamless Supersoft Shetland Sweater - Asparagus <https://bosie.co/products/north-sea-chunky-seamless-supersoft-shetland-sweater-asparagus>

• Blue Mogganer North Sea Chunky Seamless Supersoft Shetland Sweater - Sienna Brown <https://bosie.co/products/blue-mogganer-north-sea-chunky-seamless-supersoft-shetland-sweater-sienna-brown>

Ballynahinch Ladies' Tweed Shooting Jacket and Kildare Ladies Country Boot - from Dubarry of Ireland

Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

Any time a box arrives from Dubarry USA is a good day, and this was no exception!  A new Ladies' tweed shooting jacket and Kildare Country Boots were immediately taken out and put to use.

• Kildare Ladies Country Boot - Brown <https://us.dubarry.com/collections/womens-calf-length-boots/products/ladies-country-boot-brown-kildare>

• Men's Country Boots <https://us.dubarry.com/collections/mens-country-boots>

• Ballynahinch Ladies' Tweed Shooting Jacket - Heath <https://us.dubarry.com/collections/womens-tweed-shooting-coat/products/ladies-tweed-shooting-jacket-heath-ballynahinch>

• Bracken Tweed Coat - Heath <https://us.dubarry.com/products/ladies-tweed-jacket-heath-bracken>

Mercer Shirt Arrival. Towards the Perfect Shirt Wardrobe.

Photos of/by Muffy Aldrich

 Two of Mercer's newest fabric offerings, both marvelous.

• Classic Blue Bengal Stripe Broadcloth <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/stripes/products/classic-blue-bengal-stripe-broadcloth>

• Yorkshire Lightweight Country 8MM Twill <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/yorkshire-lightweight-country-8mm-twill>

Also wearing:

• Patsy's Pearls <https://patsykane.com/products/yankee-pearl-earrings>

 

Going Full Autumn

Photos of/by Muffy Aldrich

Wearing:

• Lotuff's Leather Small Tote, Made in New England <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/leather-small-tote>

• Mercer's Kent Plum Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall, Made in the USA <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/kent-plum-brushed-cotton-flannel-tattersall>

• Cordings' Green Red Exmoor Doeskin Gilet, Made in England <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/green-red-exmoor-doeskin-gilet.html>

• Dubarry's Roscommon Ladies' Short Rain Boot, Made in Portugal - Navy/Brown <https://us.dubarry.com/collections/womens-short-boots/products/ladies-country-boot-navy-brown-roscommon>

 

A Beautiful Little Film About Le Tricoteur and Their Island History

Those who want to learn a bit more about their Guernseys and the unique way they are made, or just how to pronounce Le Tricoteur, may find this lovely new little video worth watching.

• https://letricoteur.co/en-us/blogs/videos/the-original-guernsey-from-guernsey

Some of our Le Tricoteur Guernseys here:

• <https://letricoteur.co/collections/guernsey-fisherman-jumpers-sweaters-knitwear>

All Photos of/by Muffy Aldrich

Calling All Yachties! Two Smashing New Guernseys from Le Tricoteur - Made in Guernsey

Port & Starboard.  (Or when wearing it reversed, Starboard & Port.) All Photos of Muffy Aldrich.

An authentic Guernsey is an unparalleled piece of knitwear for when out on the water.  And Guernsey's Le Tricoteur is the real deal.  Their tightly knit worsted wool blocks all kinds of salty wind.  I have worn them for decades.

And now they have re-introduced two smashing versions from their archives.

With special permission from the Royal Navy, they have introduced the Cresta Run (which is a natural ice track in St. Moritz), one of the oldest races in history and one of the first events at the Winter Olympics.   They will donate 10 pounds from each sale to Royal Navy and Royal Marine’s Charity.

• Cresta Run Traditional Guernsey Jumper <https://letricoteur.co/en-us/collections/le-tricoteur-archive-collection/products/cresta-run-traditional-guernsey-jumper>

And also from their archives, the very snappy Port & Starboard Guernsey.  Le Tricoteur will donate 10 pounds from each jumper sold to the Guernsey Sailing Trust.

• Port & Starboard Traditional Guernsey Jumper <https://letricoteur.co/en-us/collections/le-tricoteur-archive-collection/products/port-starboard-traditional-guernsey-jumper>

As always, these garments are Made in Guernsey, 

Port & Starboard and Cresta Run

 

Tweed Paddock Jackets from Cordings of Piccadilly

Teviot Tweed Paddock Jacket - Photos by Salt Water New England

I adore these jackets, which are made from spectacular Scottish tweeds from Scotland's finest mill,  Lovat Mill. 

These Paddock Jackets are shorter jackets than Cordings Field Coats, (check their helpful garment measurements in their size guide on the site) so they can, as I am showing here, work as a unisex item.

The Teviot Tweed Paddock jacket that I am wearing has the snappiest Lindsay Tartan lining in a sturdy 100% cotton.  The Cordings House Check tweed (shown below) is lined in their signature quilted gold lining.

Lighter weight than their Field Coats, the comfortable Paddock Jackets are well suited to wear when travelling as well as zipping in and out of buildings doing errands.  And they are not too bulky to wear when driving.

Shown:

• Teviot Tweed Paddock Jacket for Men <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/teviot-tweed-paddock-jacket.html>

• House Check Tweed Paddock Jacket for Men <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/house-check-tweed-paddock-jacket.html>

Also look at:

• Loden Green Cirencester Paddock Jacket for Men <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/loden-green-cirencester-paddock-jacket.html>

Shown with:

• Harley of Scotland's Todd and Duncan Cashmere Cable Sweater for Men - Milk Ecru from Bosie <https://bosie.co/products/harley-of-scotland-x-todd-and-duncan-pure-cashmere-cable>

• Bosie Shetland for Men <https://bosie.co/collections/mens-shetland-lambswool-sweaters-and-cardigans>

• Galway  Country Boot for Men- Mocha <https://us.dubarry.com/products/mens-country-boot-mocha-galway>

• Galway Country Boot for Ladies - Mocha <https://us.dubarry.com/products/ladies-country-boot-mocha-galway>

Reader Question: Where do people use duffle coats today?

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

 A reader question:

I have a problem that may be a bit too familiar to other readers.  I like how duffle coats look, but I am not sure how I would best use it.  Maybe for commuting.  Maybe for watching soccer games.  What is the coldest weather that it is useful for?   

The Daily Prep: The "From Mild to Freezing" Edition

All Photos of/by Muffy Aldrich

Some items shown:

• Inverness Tweed Field Coat <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/inverness-tweed-field-coat.html>

• Navy Ebury Shetland Gilet <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-ebury-shetland-gilet.html> 

• West Coast Yoke Fair Isle Women's Sweater - Winter White <https://bosie.co/products/west-coast-yoke-fair-isle-womens-sweater-winter-white>

• Galway Ladies Country Boot - Mocha <https://us.dubarry.com/products/ladies-country-boot-mocha-galway>

• Galway Mens Country Boot - Mocha <https://us.dubarry.com/products/mens-country-boot-mocha-galway>

 

Bosie's Glenugie Nep in Raasay Green, Made in Scotland

Photos of/by Muffy Aldrich

These two sweaters combine two of my favorite things from Bosie, the Glenugie Nep yarns and the color, Raasay Green.  For whatever reason, this combination seems terribly Scottish.  I feel like I should be on the lookout for Big Eric.

Supersoft and comfortable, but also durable, the Mens' Blue Mogganer Trawlerman is a thicker 4-ply. 

Shown:

• Islander Yoke Fair Isle Glenugie Nep Women's Sweater - Raasay Green <https://bosie.co/products/islander-yoke-fair-isle-glenugie-nep-womens-sweater-raasay-green>

• Blue Mogganer Trawlerman Chunky Glenugie Nep Sweater - Raasay Green <https://bosie.co/products/blue-mogganer-trawlerman-chunky-glenugie-nep-sweater-raasay-green>

My first one:

• Kintyre Funnel Neck Glenugie Nep Womens Jumper - Raasay Green <https://bosie.co/products/funnel-neck-glenugie-nep-womens-jumper-raasay-green>

 

Bosie Delivery from Scotland!! And Their New Website!

Three new beautiful sweaters have arrived from Bosie!  As always, they are made on the Northeast Coast of Scotland, and they never disappoint.  No one does Fair Isles like Bosie/Harley.

• West Coast Yoke Fair Isle Women's Sweater - Winter White <https://bosie.co/products/west-coast-yoke-fair-isle-womens-sweater-winter-white>

• West Coast Yoke Fair Isle Women's Sweater - Nutmeg Brown <https://bosie.co/products/west-coast-yoke-fair-isle-womens-sweater-nutmeg-brown>

• Blue Mogganer Trawlerman Chunky Glenugie Nep Sweater - Raasay Green <https://bosie.co/products/blue-mogganer-trawlerman-chunky-glenugie-nep-sweater-raasay-green>

Links are below, but also, be sure to take a look at her new and very beautiful website, and linger a bit on her homepage video. 

• <https://bosie.co/>

Navy Donegal Fairisle Jumper from Cordings of Piccadilly, Made in Scotland

Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

Shown:

• Navy Donegal Fairisle Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-donegal-fairisle-jumper.html>

Also in:

• Cream Donegal Fairisle Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/cream-donegal-fairisle-jumper.html>

The Exquisite Green Medieval Hunting Silk Scarf by London’s Cordings of Piccadilly

Green Medieval Hunting Silk Scarf, Made in England - Photos by/or of Muffy Aldrich

Christmas can be the time for more of a decadent gift, and special scarves can fit that bill, especially for that person that has everything.  

The exquisitely made Green Medieval Hunting Silk Scarf, shown above and below, is just such an item.  Made in England and offered by London’s Cordings of Piccadilly.

100% silk, it is also available in Buff, Navy, and Burgundy.

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

• All Classic Men's Scarves <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/accessories/scarves>

• Ladies' Scarves <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/ladieswear/ladies-accessories/ladies-scarves>

Also shown:

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

• Brown Dogtooth Donegal Follifoot Coat <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/brown-dog-tooth-donegal-follifoot-coat.html>

• Claret Wool Challis Muffler Scarf, Made in England<https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/claret-wool-challis-muffler-scarf.html>

• Navy Cashmere Lined Nappa Leather Gloves, Made in Italy <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-cashmere-lined-nappa-leather-gloves.html>

• Navy Merino & Cashmere Roll Neck, Made in Scotland <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-merino-cashmere-roll-neck.html>

A Fabulous New Tattersall from Mercer, and Their New Site!

Mercer & Sons has just added a brand new (and fabulous) tattersall, the Kent Plum Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall.   A marvelously attractive palette, it features a green, navy, plum check in their super soft brushed cotton flannel.   Both of my Kent Plum Tattersalls have a modified spread collar and I also had both of them shortened a bit.

• Kent Plum Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/kent-plum-brushed-cotton-flannel-tattersall>

Also, check out their newly designed website where they managed to keep their unique and special feel while improving ease and online storefront.  And in addition, production time is now much faster.

• Mercer & Sons <https://mercerandsons.com/>

Dubarry of Ireland Galway Boots in Mocha

Photos by Salt Water New England, D1

Dubarry of Ireland has a fantastic and sophisticated new color, Mocha.

• Galway Country Boot for Ladies - Mocha <https://us.dubarry.com/collections/womens-country-boots/products/ladies-country-boot-mocha-galway>   

• Galway Country Boot for Men - Mocha <https://us.dubarry.com/products/mens-country-boot-mocha-galway>

• Kildare Country Boot for Ladies - Mocha <https://us.dubarry.com/collections/womens-country-boots/products/ladies-country-boot-mocha-kildare>

• Kildare Country Boot for Men - Mocha <https://us.dubarry.com/products/mens-country-boot-mocha-kildare>

This is my tenth year of collaborating with Dubarry, and many pairs later, I only love their boots more.   From September to April, I wear almost no other footwear - tall boots, short boots, and those in between.  And in the warmer weather, their sailing boots.  All waterproof and all tough as nails.  Made in Portugal.