MADE IN MANCHESTER

For a brand based in the world’s first industrial city and steeped in rich history and heritage, we felt it was time to shine the light on our own unsung (but unconditionally loved) heroes - our makers.

During September and October we will be restocking all of the outerwear collaborations we do with Private White VC, and releasing a new version of the Donegal raglan coat.

With half a century now under his belt (British-made of course), Stolly asserts that his career which he has steadfastly dedicated to championing local manufacturing is “is beyond what I ever dreamed of when I started.”

Given how diverse and fluid modern wardrobes are, pea coats are an incredibly useful piece of menswear. Few other things are versatile enough to go with smart jackets and trousers,

Luxury comes in all shapes, fabrics and sizes. Like the facades of a building; our clothes boast ornamental detailing, dramatic silhouettes and additional functionality. Manchester boasts one of the most unique and juxtaposing building styles of any cityscape. From Edwardian to neo-modern, red brick to glass and skyscrapers to public houses, there is nothing quite like it.

During a moment of calm in between the firms restored mill workshop in Fall River, Massachusetts, PWVC caught up with Frank’s son Ian to chat about his story: continuing a family legacy of handcrafting the finest leather goods in America.