An iconic British luxury and lifestyle brand renowned for its heritage, quality craftsmanship and functional, hard-wearing outerwear. Founded in South Shields in 1894, it remains a fifth-generation family-owned business dedicated to producing garments that last a lifetime. The brand is most famous for its signature waxed cotton jackets, such as the Bedale, Beaufort and Border styles, many of which are still manufactured by hand in the South Shields factory. These jackets are instantly recognisable by their waxed finish, corduroy collars and classic tartan linings.