Menswear
Timeless British-Made Men's Coats — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 12 brands that make timeless men's coats in the UK. They are most often based in London and Suffolk. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.
WAWWA
WAWWA is a Manchester clothing brand making functional, gender-inclusive everyday wear in its own UK factory. They work to a pre-order model, use organic and recycled materials, and pay the real Living Wage.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Phoebe English
Clothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
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Glencroft
Glencroft, established in 1987, offers classic British countrywear made from natural fibres like British Wool and Harris Tweed, inspired by rural Yorkshire.
- Classic
- Country
- Ethical
Factory shop- Classic
- Country
- Ethical
Campbell's of Beauly
Campbell's of Beauly, established in 1858, is a Scottish family-run country tailor and outfitter known for bespoke tweeds, traditional clothing, and fishing equipment reflecting Highland heritage.
- Country
- Heritage
- Highland
Shop to visit- Country
- Heritage
- Highland
Turnbull & Asser
Turnbull & Asser is a distinguished British shirtmaker founded in 1885, renowned for timeless style, exceptional quality, and sartorial elegance.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Johnstons Of Elgin
Johnstons of Elgin is a British family-owned luxury brand, Made in Scotland since 1797, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
S.E.H Kelly
S.E.H Kelly crafts enduring British garments since 2009, using quality cloth and skilled artisans from the British Isles.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Paul Brown
Paul Brown manufacture luxury ladies and mens clothing made in England.
- Classic
- Formal
- Timeless
- Classic
- Formal
- Timeless
Lavenham Jackets
Quilted jackets and outerwear handmade in Suffolk, England, blending heritage craftsmanship with modern design.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Outdoor
- Classic
- Heritage
- Outdoor
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Batch LDN
Batch LDN curates made-to-order batches of smart-casual mens clothing handmade in London.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
Owen Barry
Owen Barry is a British brand handcrafting sheepskin and leather products in Somerset since 1948, continuing a family tradition across four generations.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Outdoor
- Classic
- Heritage
- Outdoor
Wear London
Wear London is a British menswear brand founded in 2020, offering high-quality classic clothing mostly made in England.
- Classic
- Timeless
Shop to visit- Classic
- Timeless
Shops run by brands that make timeless men's coats
8 of the 12 brands that make timeless men's coats have a shop you can visit: 5 in London, others in Beauly, Brighton, Clapham and 6 other towns.
Batch LDN, Johnstons Of Elgin, Phoebe English, Turnbull & Asser, Wear London
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Brighton
Clapham
Glencroftfactory shop
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Elgin
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Hawick
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
St Andrews
This independent directory lists UK-made clothing brands, and marks those that make only some items here.Why choose British-made?
A Brief History of British Made Coats
Coats have long been essential in British dress because of the country’s changeable, often cool and wet climate. Over the centuries, British makers adapted outerwear to practical needs, while tailoring skills shaped how coats were cut and finished. One well-known British contribution is gabardine, a tightly woven, weatherproof and breathable cloth. Thomas Burberry, who was apprenticed to a draper in Surrey and opened an outfitters in Basingstoke in 1856, invented the fabric in 1879 and patented it in 1888. Its yarn was waterproofed before weaving, and the cloth was later used for the trench coats that British officers wore in the First World War. Another British-linked style is the duffle coat, named after the heavy woollen cloth of Duffel in Belgium. The British Admiralty bought hooded, toggle-fastened coats in quantity for the Royal Navy in the 1890s, and they were widely issued in the Second World War. Surplus stocks then made the duffle a common civilian coat in Britain in the 1950s and 1960s. British coat makers today continue to combine tailoring with practical needs, using classic and modern cloths to make coats for everyday wear in changeable weather.