MADE IN
MANCHESTER

It is no coincidence that within ten miles of our Manchester factory lie some of the finest producers of woollen cloth in the world. The north of England is justly recognised as one of the great producers of fabric and these manufacturers have centuries of experience in the industry.

At the mention of Riri, Mike Stoll, MD at Private White VC and veteran of the Manchester clothing industry, vanishes into his extensive archive and reappears - his arms laden with coats. Selecting one, Stoll explains: “I must have worn this jacket for about 14 years. It’s worn out but the zip is like new.” A demonstration reveals it still works perfectly.

From setting sail on the high seas to popping into your local – it’s fair to say that the humble Peacoat has had a storied pilgrimage en route to your wardrobe.

On the first day in his new role as the Ambassadorial President of the British Fashion Council what is the first thing that David Beckham does?