Journal
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In Depth: Duffle Coats
From the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean to the arid deserts of North Africa, the duffle coat has been protecting people from the elements for over a century. Here’s...
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The Roll Call: Winter Coats
As the nights draw in and the temperature starts to plummet, anyone looking to face the elements and brave the outdoors will be in need of a well-made piece of...
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Cinema at Sea: Five Naval Films Worth Watching
The wide expanse of the ocean… the claustrophobic confines of a submarine… the endless fear of torpedo attack… the perfect subject matter for cinematic gold, but whilst the army is...
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In Depth: Smocks and Anoraks
Warm, windproof and often water-resistant, the over-the-head anorak (or smock, as they’re often known) is perhaps one of the most versatile outerwear innovations, worn everywhere from the Arctic tundra to...
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The Roll Call: Workshirts
We’ve just released a selection of work-shirts made as part of the Nigel Cabourn Authentic collection. Each based on different vintage pieces from the archives, they’ve each got a story...
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An Interview with Women’s Designer Emilie Casiez
Emilie Casiez is the designer behind the Nigel Cabourn women’s range. Combining a keen eye for detail with a passion for vintage clothing with a story to tell, her designs bring...
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In Depth: Dungarees and Bib Overalls
Dungarees (or bib overalls, as they’re known in America) are a true classic of utilitarian work-wear design. Worn by carpenters, painters, mechanics, factory workers and pretty much anyone else who...
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In Depth: A Potted History of Military Trousers and Cargo Pants
From fatigue pants to chinos, military design has donated countless classic trousers to the cultural canon. With this season’s trouser range featuring a few new military-inspired creations (as well as...
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Capturing the Stonemasters - an Interview with Dean Fidelman
The Stonemasters were a band of free-spirited outsiders who pioneered a stripped-back, stylish form of rock-climbing back in the early 1970s. Combining Californian counter-culture with honed, athletic precision, their influence...
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The Roll Call: Herringbone Utility-Wear
Herringbone is a geometric pattern with a history which stretches back a few thousand years. Taking its name from the distinct shape of a fish’s skeleton, it’s effectively a broken...
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SIX CLIMBING AND MOUNTAINEERING DOCUMENTARIES WORTH WATCHING
Considering it looks like the great outdoors if out of bounds for a while, here’s six classic climbing and mountaineering documentaries to help you through the lockdown…
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Quarantine Routines and Vintage Gold - An Interview with Nigel Cabourn
It’s safe to say that travelling the globe makes up a large chunk of Nigel Cabourn’s life. Usually this is all well and good, but with quarantine and FaceTime replacing...
