Artisanal British clothing?

[Two Types]

I will also vouch for 'Peckham Rye'. Everything is made in the UK. They have updated the tie designs from their family archive (dating back to the 1930s). Some of their mustard coloured silks are gorgeous. My only complaint is that their scarves are too narrow, although the tassles are wonderful (hand tied) and are mixed colour that perfectly match the colour scheme of the scarf.

 

[pipvh]

Brilliant - thanks, chaps. Old Town is, of course, the touchstone for what I'm after but I shall investigate the others...

 

[tropicalbob]

This is what I like most about the Fedora Lounge: I can sit here salivating over all these beautiful things and think about the fact that Junior is going to university next year. Why can't the little so-and-so work his way through like his old dad did? Then again, there is that old Gibson ES335 sitting here. Hmm.

 

[herringbonekid]

pipvh, did you ask the initial question so you could check out companies you might have missed (to buy clothing for yourself) or are you writing an article on British companies ?

also, are you looking for a specific garment ?

 

[Methuselah]

If you want to include gloves, then www.chesterjefferies.co.uk is worth a mention (although some items are made in China)

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

http://www.harrystedman.com/

harry stedman seem to fit the "heritage"-inspired bill but I am not sure where they produce their stuff and if it is "artisanal" enough.

 

[JMac]

not sure if we can mention our knitwear Calana Crafts...

 

[Rabbit]

John Smedley

High quality, and a standing collection. Excellent cotton polo shirts. More info on the company here:

http://www.permanentstyle.co.uk/2013/03/why-sartorialists-should-love-john.html#.UYfF3qWv3-A

http://www.permanentstyle.co.uk/2013/05/john-smedley-factory.html

 

[ManofKent]

I don't know whether these are too 'fashion forward' but all produce heritage inspired goods with production wholly or largely in the UK:

http://www.selectism.com/2012/07/18/studio-visit-arn-mercantile-london-a-closer-look/
Tiny company, beautiful garments

http://www.cabourn.com/
Not cheap, but great outerwear and a good source of high-waisted trousers with brace fittings

http://www.sehkelly.com/
Small London company, with a growing reputation

http://commonpeopleclothing.co.uk/shop/mens-designer-jackets.html
Young company with some interesting pieces and reasonable prices

http://www.crojack.co.uk/c-1/outerwear
Needs a better web site...

http://www.universalworks.co.uk/jackets-and-waistcoats
One of the larger small companies, but solid enough stuff at good prices

http://oliverspencer.co.uk/
Not exactly small, but Made in the UK. More modern twists.

http://www.mackintosh-uk.net/index_e.html
Perhaps not Artisinal, but an old brand undergoing a welcome revival

 

[herringbonekid]

David Saxby http://www.davidsaxby.co.uk/

I have a couple of waistcoats from him and they are very nice. He used to do some stylish one button suits in very heavy fabrics (tweed and Bedford Cord).
And he has a vintage shop next door.

interview with David Saxby here:

http://vimeo.com/45880417