Dress for the shooting season with Magee
Words: Hugh Francis Anderson
Magee has, since 1866, been the epitome of luxury tweed products. What started in Donegal, on the west coast of Ireland, has spread across the globe to make Magee one of the most highly regarded tweed manufacturers in the world. So, in true gentlemanly style, what brand could be more suitable to wear this shooting season? The clocks have just gone back, the leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping and all around the countryside the sound of shotguns can be heard, marking one of the most quintessentially British autumnal activities in our cultural heritage. So to make sure you’re looking your best this season, we’ve put together the perfect shooting outfit for all those country forays.
Jacket
The country jacket is a must-own garment for the modern gentleman, and tweed is by far the most traditional material used. With a heritage of creating some of the finest tweed on the market, Magee is the obvious choice and we particularly like this blue and yellow country check tweed jacket. Crafted from heavy-weight tweed, and with a high number of external pockets (perfect for shells or hip-flasks) you can’t get much more traditional than this.
Waistcoat
The waistcoat is a lovely addition to dress shooting. Not only does it give you an extra layer of warmth, it also helps create style too. This brown herringbone handwoven Donegal tweed waistcoat is not only beautifully crafted, but versatile and the perfect match for the above tweed jacket too.
Trousers
Trousers are often tricky to get right in the shooting season, but a particular favourite of ours is the cord. Not only is it in keeping with traditional shooting garments, it offers superior warmth too. These dark-olive, eight-whale cords will compliment the entire outfit, and be sure to last you many seasons too.
Scarf
Adding a touch of personality to any outfit – country or city – is a vital part of honing your gentlemanly skills. The key point to remember is to keep the accessories minimal, ergonomic and stylish. One piece from Magee that does this wonderfully is this camel and burgundy check scarf. With a colour-way that is different from the rest of the outfit, but highly complimentary, you’ll be sure to look sartorially gifted whilst out on the shoots.
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