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11th February 2019

Large spotted handkerchiefs for Morris Dancers and sports clubs

Our large spotted handkerchiefs are popular with Morris Dancers and sports club. They are 22 inches square, made from 100% pure cotton, and are available in red with white spots and navy blue with white spots.

These spotted hanks are attractive and practical, with a variety of uses: handkerchief, neckerchief, bandana, napkin, headscarf..... They've even equipped schoolchildren needing accessories for a pirate's outfit!

You can order securely online in the handkerchief section of this website, or give us a call on 01874 623613 if you prefer to order in person or would like to discuss a bulk order for your club, group, or society.

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2nd January 2019

ProTrek Challenger socks - Merino wool cushioned socks for walkers

ProTrek Challenger walking socks give you warmth, comfort, and support.They are durable, cushioned, and attractively designed. We have sold them in our shop in Brecon for many years, and now we're delighted to add them to our online shop.

Made by long-established British manufacturer HJ Hall, ProTrek Challangers are 60% Merino wool, 20 % cotton, 18% polyamide, and 2% elastane. This blend of fibres is durable, anti-bacterial, and soft. ProTrek Challenger socks are great to wear with walking boots or other stout footwear. They are machine washable at 30 degrees.

These high-performance socks are available in 3 designs: navy/red/blue, black/grey/red, and brown/beige. Sizes are UK shoe size 6-8.5, and 9-11.

You can order securely online in the socks section of this website, or give us a call in the shop in Brecon if you'd prefer to order by telephone.

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9th December 2018

Ladies handkerchiefs in gift boxes

Pretty hankerchiefs in gift boxes make a great Christmas present. We have 100% pure white cotton hankies with embroidered flower designs in boxes of 2, boxes of 3, and boxes of 6, all available to order securely online.

There are also gift boxes of six ladies handkerchiefs in assorted colours, containing a pale blue hanky, a pale violet hanky, a pale pink hanky, and three white hankies with embroidered flowers.

All these ladies handkerchiefs are shown in the photograph above.

You can order securely online, by telephone on 01874 623613, or by popping into the shop in Brecon - we'd be delighted to see you.

Mens handkerchiefs are available in cotton, silk, and linen.

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26th November 2018

Silk handkerchiefs - new colours in for Christmas

100% pure silk handkerchiefs (pocket squares) are a great gift for Christmas. We have a range of spotted silk handkerchiefs, and have just added seven plain colours: gold, pink, red, maroon, purple/cerise, royal blue, and black.

Silk handkerchiefs or pocket squares look very smart in the top pocket of a suit or sports jacket.

All these silk handkerchiefs are approximately 17 inches square (43 cm). They are hand made in England, and we are delighted to add them to our collection. 

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25th November 2018

Made to measure tweed jacket in blue check with alcantara collar

This lovely blue tweed made to measure jacket has just been completed. The customer chose several made to measure style options to personalise his jacket, including the blue alcantara collar, the blue pocket trim, and the blue buttonhole detail. 

With hundreds of fabrics and linings to chose from, as well as many different style options, you can make your personal selections to create a jacket that is unique to you.

If you would like to find out more, get in touch on 01874 623613 for a chat to see how I can help. 

      

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19th November 2018

Black braces for Christmas and New Year functions

Black braces with silver coloured clip ends and black braces with leather ends are popular with customers online and in the shop in Brecon at this time of year, and we've just restocked to meet demand. The clips are extra-strong, the leather fittings are high quality, and the straps wide and comfortable. All these black braces are available in 3 different sizes, are adjustable for length, and can be bought securely online from this site.

As well as black, both styles of braces - strong clip end and leather end - are available in a range of six other colours: navy, grey, red, wine/burgundy, green, and beige, all in 3 sizes. The full range of colours in the strong clip braces is shown in the photo.

Our pin-dot braces, in navy with white spots (photo below) and wine/burgundy with white spot, are also popular, both with gentlemen buying for themselves, and with friends and family looking for a smart and practical Christmas present! These have silver coloured clip ends and come in 3 sizes as well.

We also have black braces with gold coloured clips, for gentlemen who are looking to coordiate with gold accessories.

You can see and order our whole range of braces on the braces section of this website.

 

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15th October 2018

Black corduroy trousers added to our Meyer range

Many customers who have bought Meyer cords from us have asked us to add black to our range of colours. We're delighted to say the black cords have just arrived in our shop and are now available to order online or by telephone.

Meyer are known for their high quality tailoring. These black corduroys are stylish and durable, and very comfortable to wear because of the elastane added to the 80% cotton fabric.

We have these cotton Meyer cords available in six colours, plus Meyer wool corduroys in navy and taupe (beige). You can see them all in our Meyer corduroys section of our secure online shop.

You're welcome to call us in the shop on 01874 623613 to find out more or to place an order by telephone.

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8th October 2018

Meyer cords for autumn and winter - comfortable, practical, and stylish

Meyer cords in navy blue, red, brown, and gold - great for autumn and winter wear, and now in stock in waist sizes 34 to 50 inch, leg length 30 and 32 inch. Meyer make superb quality menswear, and their heavyweight cotton cords are always a favourite with my customers.

The fabric is a lovely comfortable combination of 80% cotton and 18% polyamide, plus some elastane to give a little stretch. These cords are practical too, with five pockets (including a zipped coin pocket for security), belt loops, and reinforced hems - and they are machine washable at 40 degrees. They have a zip fly with a hook and bar fastening and 2 buttons at the waist.

Meyer corduroys work well with a sports jacket, with a Tattershall shirt, or with a jumper. Smart and comfortable, they're a very useful addition to any gentleman's wardrobe.

We also stock Meyer wool corduroys in navy blue and taupe (beige/brown). These contain 42% new wool, and are lined to the knee.

You can buy our Meyer cords securely online, or you are welcome to telephone us in the shop on 01874 623613 if you'd like a chat about the cords or prefer to order by phone. 

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1st October 2018

Brynje string vests now in stock: traditional, top quality, Norwegian design

Traditional string vests by Brynje of Norway are now in stock. Warm in winter and cool in summer, they provide the perfect combination of keeping a cushion of warm air against the body while wicking moisture away from the skin.

These string vests are sought after by farmers, other outdoor workers, walkers, cyclists, and anyone seeking comfort and practicality under a shirt or other mid-layer. The lightweight mesh has great thermal properties. They are 100% cotton and are machine washable.

Brynje is a household name in Scandinavia, a company with great heritage which is still owned by the family who founded it in 1887 and developed the vests in the 1930s.

We're delighted to offer these splendid string vests again, and are pleased with the response since they arrived a couple of weeks ago. If stock runs low we'll be having more in for the winter.

Brynje string vests really are the best - they were good enough for Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tensing on Mount Everest in 1953, and you can wear one too! Order online or give us a call on 01874 623613.

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10th September 2018

New British tweeds from Yorkshire manufacturer Abraham Moon

British tweed made in Yorkshire by Abraham Moon is a wonderful recent addition to the made-to-measure jacket fabrics we offer.

The company was established in the town of Guiseley in 1837, the year Queen Victoria began her reign. The current mill was built in 1902. From the arrival of the raw wool to the dispatch of the finished fabric, all the processes to create this high quality tweed take place here in Yorkshire.

100% British production, all on one site, is very rare and is a big attraction to us, and we're delighted to support a British company.

We'll be offering a wide range of Abraham Moon tweeds in checks, herringbones, and plains. Having visited Abraham Moon in Guiseley, I'm delighted with what they provide, and look forward to working with them to supply my made-to-measure customers with top quality British manufactured tweed.

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