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

Cordings of Piccadilly's Twice a Year Sale

All Photo by/of Muffy Aldrich

Cordings of Piccadilly is in the midst of their big twice a year sale.  Reduction percentages vary, as does the range of their offerings.  Some items are from their current spring/summer stock.  Some are from last autumn.  And some are new for this coming autumn season.  All are lovely.

You can never have too many of their truly superior Lambswool Crew Necks and V-Necks for Men.  Made in Scotland.

Shown here for Men:

• Men's Pink Antrim Linen Gingham Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/pink-antrim-linen-gingham-shirt.html>

• Men's Pink Kinbane Linen Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/pink-kinbane-linen-stripe-shirt.html>

• Men's Lilac Antrim Linen Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/lilac-antrim-linen-gingham-shirt.html> 

• Men's Navy Blue Lambswool Crewneck Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/lambswool-crew-neck-navy.html>

• Men's Tartan Green Lambswool Crewneck Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/lambswool-crew-neck-tartan.html>

• Men's Moss Green Lambswool Crewneck Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/moss-green-lambswool-crewneck-jumper.html>

• Men's Deep Purple Lambswool Crewneck Jumper <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/deep-purple-lambswool-crewneck-jumper.html>

• Men's Sage Cresta Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/sage-cresta-tattersall-shirt.html>

• Men's Blue Cresta Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/blue-cresta-tattersall-shirt.html>

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

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

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

Shown here for Ladies:

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

• Ladies Liberty,  Lemon Blossom Crepe de Chine Shirt made with Liberty Fabric <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/lemon-blossom-crepe-silk-liberty-shirt.html>

• Ladies Liberty,  Mono Muse Poplin Shirt made with Liberty Fabric <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/mono-muse-poplin-liberty-shirt.html>

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

• Ladies Liberty,  Astrid Niva Poplin Shirt made with Liberty Fabric <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/astrid-niva-poplin-liberty-shirt.html>

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

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

And:

• The Essential Men's Shirts Collection <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/shirts#>

• Classic Ladies Country Shirts <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/ladieswear/ladies-shirts>

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

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

New for Autumn, Brushed Cotton Tattersall Shirts for Men

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

 

I don't drink, I don't smoke, but...

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

My Spring Fair Isles, All Made in Scotland, from Bosie Knitwear and Harley of Scotland.

• https://bosie.co/collections/womens-fair-isle-heritage-scottish-knitwear

• https://www.harleyofscotland.com/

Cordings of Piccadilly's Trousers For the Men and the Ladies

Photos by Salt Water New England

Cordings of Piccadilly in London is known for their high quality trousers in a range of brilliant colors.  This is the best time to take advantage of their Trouser Promotion - Buy One Pair and Get a Second Half Price.  This is good for the Ladies as well as the Men.

Shown from Cordings of Piccadilly:

• Purple Needlecord Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/purple-needlecord-trousers.html>

Also:

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

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

• Summer Gabardine Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/summer-gabardine-trousers>

• Men's Twill Jeans & Moleskin Jeans <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/jeans>

• Men's Cotton Chino Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/chino-and-drill-trousers>

• Men's British Moleskin Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/moleskin-trousers>

• Men's Tweed Shooting Trousers <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/menswear/trousers/tweed-trousers>

And:

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

A Spring Cricket

All Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

When the sun is bright and the air still chilly, it is an ideal time to break out the cricket sweaters for being out and about.  This one, from Cordings of Piccadilly, is particularly lovely as it is Made in Scotland of 90% wool and 10% cashmere.  Thick and soft.

I also have one in Navy and Cordings has added a third color this year, Burgundy.

My tattersall shirt is a Sero that I bought directly from their Connecticut factory somewhere between the late 1970s and the late 1980s.  I went to so many of their factory sales back then that I lose track of what I got when.

And the new Lotuff Small Tote is still in use in its distinctive color, their new Glacier.  A very Scottish color.

Shown:

• Cordings' Cream Cable Wool and Cashmere V-Neck <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/cream-cable-supersoft-v-neck.html>

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

• Sero Tattersall Shirt

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

•  Leather Small Tote in Glacier from Lotuff <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/leather-small-tote?variant=49637328093488>
  

 

Today’s Decision…

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

Who says I don’t wear a variety of clothes in this weather? Sometimes I wear a white turtleneck with a navy and natural striped sweater, and other times I wear navy and white striped turtleneck with a natural sweater.

• Le Tricoteur Cream & Navy Striped Traditional Guernsey Jumper <https://letricoteur.co/en-us/collections/striped-guernsey-jumpers/products/striped-cream-navy-traditional-fishermans-guernsey-jumper-sweater>

• Arthur Beale Women's Oiled Wool Pelmo Jumper <https://arthurbeale.co.uk/products/arthur-beale-womens-oiled-wool-pelmo%C2%AE-jumper>

• Arthur Beale Men's Oiled Wool Pelmo Jumper <https://arthurbeale.co.uk/products/arthur-beale-oiled-wool-pelmo-jumper>

Cordings Shirts

All Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

The Cordings shirts, for those wanting more classic Sloane in their wardrobe.

Ladies'

• Liberty Mono Muse <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/mono-muse-poplin-liberty-shirt.html>

• Astrid Niva <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/astrid-niva-poplin-liberty-shirt.html>

• Lemon Blossom Silk <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/lemon-blossom-crepe-silk-liberty-shirt.html> 

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

• Meadowland Shirt Made with Tana Lawn <https://www.cordings.co.uk/meadowland-shirt-made-with-tana-lawntm.html>

• Lotus Love Silk Shirt made with Liberty Fabric <https://www.cordings.co.uk/lotus-love-silk-shirt-made-with-liberty-fabric.html>

Men's

• Pink Antrim Linen Gingham <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/pink-antrim-linen-gingham-shirt.html>

• Pink Kinbane Linen <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/pink-kinbane-linen-stripe-shirt.html>

• Lilac Antrim Linen <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/lilac-antrim-linen-gingham-shirt.html> 

• Green Purple Medium Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/green-purple-medium-tattersall-shirt.html>

• Leaf Wine Small Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/leaf-wine-small-tattersall-shirt.html>

• Brown Green Small Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/brown-green-small-tattersall-shirt.html>

• Sky Blue Holt Gingham Poplin Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/sky-blue-holt-gingham-poplin-shirt.html>

• Blue Yellow Check Oxford Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/blue-yellow-medium-check-brushed-oxford-shirt.html>

• Red Blue Fine Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/red-blue-fine-tattersall-shirt.html>

• Navy Green Fine Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/navy-green-fine-tattersall-shirt.html>

• Green Purple Fine Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/green-purple-fine-tattersall-shirt.html>

• Blue Brown Fine Tattersall Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/blue-brown-fine-tattersall-shirt.html>

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

•  Sky Blue Holt Gingham Poplin Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/sky-blue-holt-gingham-poplin-shirt.html>

A few snowflakes and out come the...

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

• Women's Fair Isle Heritage Scottish Knitwear <https://bosie.co/collections/womens-fair-isle-heritage-scottish-knitwear>

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

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.

Warp and Weft

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

Some of our tweeds (and a bit of quilted Loden cloth), at the ready...