Journal

Discover all our latest news, the stories behind our products and the deeper details in the craft that goes into them.

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Manchester’s Hidden Gems

Earlier this month we opened the doors of our red bricked 149 year old headquarters to Manchester’s Finest who spent the day documenting life here at the factory for its hugely popular video series...

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Crafting The Bremont Flight Jacket

Meet the dynamic duo behind our latest collaboration, Bremont Co-Founders Nick & Giles English.

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Unpicking The Ventile® Frobisher

Engineered and equipped to endure the harshest of winter conditions, the parka is named after the 16th century explorer, Yorkshireman Sir Martin Frobisher, who combatted fierce weather conditions ...

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Q&A with Olivia of Hamilton + Hare

Today, we spoke with Olivia Francis, Founder & CEO of Hamilton and Hare, who is responsible for designing refined and understated clothing for the modern man.

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How Donegal Yarn Is Made

See where the historic yarn is spun, right on the wind-battered coast of Ireland.

The Dark Navy Permanent Style Donegal
The Dark Navy Permanent Style Donegal

For our new iteration of the Donegal coat, I wanted to create a version that was the easiest possible colour, weight and pattern to wear. Readers ask so much about versatility - about having one go...

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The All New Permanent Style Navy Donegal

This is our navy iteration, and it is primarily a large, 3x3 herringbone weave that alternates between navy and black. The combination gives the coat the true dark navy colour prized by fans of cla...

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The All New PS Olive Motor Trench Coat

Reviewed by Simon Crompton of Permanent Style London, the leading authority of classic and luxury menswear.

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STERLING Bar: Meet The Maker

One autumnal afternoon, PWVC set off on the short journey from 1 Cottenham Lane to Norfolk Street in central Manchester, home to The Stock Exchange Hotel, and now to our good friend Mr Joe Schofiel...

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Our Greatest Asset: The Outerwear OG

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 dream...

Lessons in British Manufacturing
Lessons in British Manufacturing

Meet Ian Maclean MBE, the man running the oldest UK factory at John Smedley, whose garments are synonymous with quality and royalty (much like our own).

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Get Britain Making Again

“When I began work back in 1972 in Salford, Manchester had a huge raincoat industry employing 70,000 people, including those working in thriving docks which were used for export."

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Made In Manchester For The World

When you’re putting on your Private White V.C. Ventile® raincoat or Duster Mac, you’re probably focused on the next meeting or where your phone is. It’s unlikely you’ll wonder who made what you’re ...

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Reintroducing The Bridge Coat

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,

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Fifty Years In The Making

Some companies use data analysts or devise algorithms to develop their strategy, others employ brand advisors and influencers. At Private White V.C., we rely on the encyclopaedic knowledge of Mike ...

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Behind The Scenes - AW22

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 t...