Cordings: Outfitters to the country gentleman
Words: Gentleman's Journal
It is a well-known country saying that there is no such thing as inclement weather, just the wrong clothes. Cordings’ classic and beautifully made field clothing is the ultimate demonstration of the right type of clothes for the British countryside. Wearing the correct kit when confronting the unforgiving British climate is not a sartorial matter, which is why their field clothes are made to the highest specifications and perfected over generations first and foremost, so that you can be sure you are completely prepared for the rigours of British country pursuits, whatever the conditions. Cordings have been making country clothing for 176 years, and over that time they have perfected the art of incorporating British style with practical details that ensure you look smart in the field whilst keeping you dry and warm.
Cordings’ House Check Tweed, woven exclusively for them in Scotland is in a mid weight lambswool tweed, perfect for lighter months, and equally good layered for the winter months. In a subtle lovat green, spun with a myriad of colours, it can be worn as a complete ensemble, or equally well with bright colours.
The brand’s action back jackets, with their bellow pockets and pleated action back detail are a key piece in Cordings’ shooting suit. The action back ensures you have full movement in the arms, ensuring you don’t miss birds, whilst the bellow pockets, with keeper buttons to hold the flaps up, are put to good use either filled with cartridges or a flask of something to keep you warm in the field.
Breeks are an essential part of any shooting suit, eminently more practical than trousers in the field, as there is no bulk in wellingtons, they work with shooting stockings to create a practical and smart barrier against the elements. Garters add a touch of colour whilst ensuring the shooting stockings stay firmly in place.
Shooting waistcoats are the perfect alternative to a jacket on a warmer grouse shoot. With an alcantara patch, space for a recoil pad and voluminous bellow pockets they can be worn with a grouse shirt or layered with a piece of lambswool on slighter crisper days.
Caps are often overlooked when discussing necessities in the field. They are an essential barrier against the elements and give the wearer protection against cartridges and other overhead hazards.
Although there is a move towards forgoing ties in the field, we feel it is a mark of respect to your quarry to wear one. Cordings’ range of shooting ties have been designed to complement their shooting tweeds, in a range of motifs from grouse to duck and hare.
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