s St George’s day arrives, it’s time we celebrate our truly inspirational great British brands. From heritage icons such as Barbour, through to sustainably conscious newbies Paramo, to timeless designed wardrobe essentials of Sunspel. These British brands have been leading the way for over 200 years and continue to craft excellent pieces, season by season.
Barbour
Born in the South Shields in 1984, Barbour is now a 5th generation family owned business that espouses the unique values of the British Countryside and brings the qualities of wit, grit and glamour to its beautifully functional pieces. Staying true to being British made, Barbour still manufacture and repair some of their classic wax jackets in their factory in Simonside, South Shields.
Paramo
The newest member of the Great British brands on The Sporting Lodge, Paramo is the inception of Nick Brown, the founder of renowned waterproofing manufacturer Nikwax. Paramo combines intelligent design and functional details to provide optimum weather protection and high comfort in the harshest conditions.
Sunspel
British luxury since 1860, Sunspel have been crafting elevated wardrobe essentials from the world's finest natural materials. Based in their factory in Long Eaton for over 80 years, they have passed down knowledge, skills and expertise through generations.
Purdey
Established in 1814, Purdey is synonymous with the British Crown, having received three Royal Warrants, Purdey has served the Royal Family since 1838. Purdey is now based in Felgate Mews, Hammersmith where they still produce all their guns.
Westley Richards
Originally supplying arms to the British Army in the 1800s, Westley Richards now produces high-quality leather goods, handmade in their workshop in Birmingham using the same traditional techniques they have used for over 200 years.
Brady Bags
Crafting premium quality bags for over 150 years, Brady Bags is renowned for their timeless designs, expert craftsmanship and the use of high-quality materials. With every bag produced by hand in their factory in Walsall, there are no shortcuts to making a Brady Bag.
Tricker’s
Founded in 1892, Tricker’s is the oldest shoemaker in Britain. Still owned by the founding family, Tricker’s footwear is produced entirely in their factory in Northampton still following the traditional techniques. Receiving a Royal Warrant in 1989, Tricker’s still make shoes for HM King Charles II to this day.
