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British Craftsmanship With Military Precision
The Private White V.C. Sample Sale
The Private White V.C. Sample Sale
Our Manchester store will be hosting our Sample Sale at the Private White V.C. factory.
Lifetime Repair, A Matter of Responsibility
Lifetime Repair, A Matter of Responsibility
In post-war Britain, repair was not a lifestyle choice, it was a necessity, and, over time, it became a discipline. Materials were scarce, skills were precious, and ownership carried responsibility. Clothes were worn hard, maintained carefully, and expected to last. Renewal was not an indulgence. It was how things surv
The 1950s, Regeneration & Refinement
The 1950s, Regeneration & Refinement
The 1950s marked a decade of regeneration, a period when postwar Britain rebuilt its industries and redefined its sense of identity. After years of conflict and rationing, a renewed discipline settled across the country. Manchester, still one of the world’s great textile centres, led this resurgence. Its mills, dye hou
Copper & Courage: The Genesis of Private White V.C.
Copper & Courage: The Genesis of Private White V.C.
The Story That Shaped A Century Before Private White V.C. became Britain’s last great coat maker, it began with an act of courage in 1917. Our new short film, Copper & Courage: The Genesis of Private White V.C., tells how Private Jack White’s heroism on the Diyala River forged a legacy of resilience and craft that continues today on the banks of the River Irwell. For the first time, the origins of Private White V.C. are captured on film.
THE HEROES
THE HEROES
Read the full review here. 100% weatherproof Raglan sleeve for maximum comfort and movement Highly breathable and extremely versatile Centre-front copper zip fastening Military grade copper hardware from RIRI of Switzerland Two external welt pockets Two internal stud secure welt pockets Stud adjustable hem which allows
Visit Us
Visit Us
All our menswear is made by hand at our 173-year-old factory, Cottenham House in Manchester, England. Proudly perched upon the banks of the River Irwell, we stand as the last remaining clothing factory in the world’s first industrial city. Housed at the front of the factory is our flagship store. With exposed brickwork, a cutting-room style display table and crenelated roofing, the store’s design channels all the spirit of our near two centuries of craft. Book a store appointment
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