Womenswear
Classic British-Made Women's Gloves — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 25 brands that make classic women's gloves in the UK. They are most often based in London, Somerset and Gloucestershire. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

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

Draper of Glastonbury
Draper of Glastonbury is a family-run business since 1937. They specialise in handmade sheepskin products such as boots, slippers and gloves. The company's products are made from high-quality materials.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
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Carrier Company
Carrier Company is a family-run British brand crafting sustainable clothing and equipment since 1995. Each piece is handcrafted using locally sourced materials, inspired by North Norfolk’s traditions of gardening and foraging.
- Classic
- Country
- Ethical
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country
- Ethical

Fortis
Fortis is a British outdoor clothing manufacturer founded in 1997, evolving from farm diversification to producing durable, sustainable garments with military-grade fabrics.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Country

The Croft House
The Croft House specialises in high quality Scottish knitwear made sustainably in Scotland. Founded in 2012, it is the first B Corp Certified wool knitwear brand in Scotland. For those who value quality, heritage and responsibility.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Highland
- Classic
- Heritage
- Highland

Carnwear
SupporterCarnwear produce hand crafted and made to order knitwear, designed and made in their West Cornwall studio. Their collection features transeasonal knitted garments for men & women as well as a selection of hats, scarves and hand warmers.
- Casual
- Classic
- Heritage
Factory shop- Casual
- Classic
- Heritage

Waring Brooke
Waring Brooke creates luxurious, British-made knitwear and accessories, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern style, using the finest sustainable materials.
- Classic
- Country
- Equestrian
- Classic
- Country
- Equestrian

Cornelia James
Cornelia James is a British clothing brand founded in 1946, renowned for timeless gloves and a Royal Warrant since 1979.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Formal
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Formal

Vivien Of Holloway
Vivien of Holloway offers stunning 1940s and 1950s dresses and separates with authentic vintage charm.
- Classic
- Colourful
- Formal
- Classic
- Colourful
- Formal

House of Cheviot
House of Cheviot has been making luxury socks in the Scottish Borders since 2002, drawing on a long tradition of local craftsmanship. The focus is on well-made products, quality yarns, and thoughtful design rooted in British heritage.
- Casual
- Classic
- Country
- Casual
- Classic
- Country

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

John Smedley
John Smedley is the world's oldest manufacturing factory, established in 1784. They produce high-quality knitwear with a "Made in England" tag on every garment.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless

British Sheepskin
British Sheepskin crafts luxury sheepskin coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and accessories using traditional techniques in Somerset, England.
- Classic
- Country
- Vintage
Factory shop- Classic
- Country
- Vintage

&Daughter
&Daughter is a British independent clothing brand rooted in family heritage and craftsmanship. Their knitwear celebrates legacy, quality, and sustainability, with pieces made to last using traditional methods and natural yarns.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage

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

Begg × Co
Begg × Co crafts luxury cashmere scarves, knitwear and homeware using traditional Scottish craftsmanship and responsible production methods.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
Factory shop- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage

Swaine
Swaine is a British heritage brand established in 1750, renowned for handcrafted luxury leather goods and accessories, serving royalty and discerning clients for centuries.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

Pickett London
Pickett London, founded in 1988 by Trevor Pickett, is a British brand known for handmade luxury leather goods crafted in England with artisanal expertise.
- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Formal
- Heritage

ROVE Knitwear
ROVE Knitwear, founded in 2013, is an independent British brand specialising in sustainable, long-lasting knitwear made in England using British spun wool.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Factory shop- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- The Goat Company
The Goat Company
The Goat Company offers mohair socks, throws and accessories from their award-winning Angora goats on their farm in Herefordshire. They produce affordable quality mohair products in the UK, supporting British farming.
- Classic
- Country
Shop to visit- Classic
- Country
- Colenimo
Colenimo
Colenimo is a small independent design studio and clothing shop in East London, creating timeless women's wear from high-quality natural materials.
- Classic
- Timeless
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Classic
- Timeless
- Vintage

HERD
HERD, founded in 2020, crafts sustainable womens knitwear.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Classic
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

Peregrine Clothing
Peregrine Clothing is a British brand founded in 1796, crafting outdoor clothing and accessories for over two centuries.
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage
- Classic
- Country
- Heritage

Cotswold Collections
Cotswold Collections, founded in 1993, is a British brand specialising in classic women's clothing and accessories, supporting heritage mills and British craftsmanship.
- Classic
- Country
- Formal
- Classic
- Country
- Formal

Navy Grey
Navygrey is a British knitwear brand focused on timeless, sustainable designs. Known for its high-quality natural wool, the brand emphasizes craftsmanship, eco-conscious production, and classic elegance.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Shops run by brands that make classic women's gloves
15 of the 25 brands that make classic women's gloves have a shop you can visit: 6 in London, others in Axminster, Ayr, Clapham and 12 other towns.
Begg × Co, Colenimo, John Smedley, Johnstons Of Elgin, Pickett London, Swaine
Axminster
Fortisfactory shop
Ayr
Begg × Cofactory shop
Clapham
Glencroftfactory shop
Compton Dundon
British Sheepskinfactory shop
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Elgin
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Glastonbury
Draper of Glastonburyfactory shop
Hawick
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Holt
Longtown
Margate
ROVE Knitwearfactory shop
Matlock
John Smedleyfactory shop
Penzance
Carnwearfactory shop
St Andrews
Stow-on-the-Wold
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