Our favourite British brands of 2017

They may be capable of taking you all over the world, but Princess yachts are actually made in Plymouth, and the British brand’s latest offering to the high seas – the V58 – does nothing to dent the company’s stellar reputation for producing some seriously sleek ships on UK shores. The elegant and powerful 60ft V58 – which sleeps up to six people – has a large padded sunbathing area and main deck with a barbecue, so passengers will be kept happy while you guide it through the Med at speeds of up to 38 knots (depending on engine size). princess.co.uk

Founded in Nottingham in 1860, Sunspel is an enduring presence in the British fashion industry. It’s the brand responsible for introducing boxer shorts to the UK back in the 1940s, and is also behind the development of some pretty innovative fabrics, the latest of which has been used in these new swim shorts. The clever and fast-drying performance fabric is lined with a superfine mesh to provide maximum comfort as well as a refined appearance. In typically British style, however, what it can’t promise is sunshine. Sorry. sunspel.com 

What could be more civilised than a game of backgammon? A game of backgammon played on an English saddle leather board from one of the UK’s oldest luxury brands, that’s what. Even if you’re not victorious in the game, you’ll feel like a winner. asprey.com

Turnbull & Asser has more than 130 years’ experience of fine British craftsmanship. This wool and silk Bowes blazer in a soft pastel blue check is perfect for spring. You’ll be in fine company – the brand has a royal warrant from the Prince of Wales. turnbullandasser.co.uk

Boodles’ latest sparkling collection, the Poetry of Landscape, is inspired by Britain’s natural beauty. To capture a sense of the natural scenery that defines the UK, designers have used overlapping lines studded with both round-brilliant and Ashoka-cut diamonds, which is a pretty good way to represent the beauty of Britain if you ask us. boodles.com 

Named after the house code for the brand’s signature honey-coloured gabardine fabric, Burberry’s DK88 bag collection has been created to reflect the same spirit and attitude as its iconic trench. The range is made from Burberry’s new Trench Leather, embossed with a pattern that reflects the distinctive twill finish of the cotton used to make the classic coat. Pictured here is the Top Handle bag, and it’s set to become another British design icon: its classic silhouette is a nod to the brand’s long-standing fashion heritage, while an oversize lock and sturdy top handle add contemporary flourishes. uk.burberry.com 

Founded in London in 1960, Graff has been dazzling the world for nearly 60 years. Its Carissa collection was inspired the gardens of the Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, which abounds with wildflowers including the delicate Carissa – Greek for ‘beloved’. These breathtaking earrings combine a total of 10.72 carats of sapphires and 3.82 carats of diamonds. graffdiamonds.com

Range Rover’s newest model – the Velar – is a masterpiece in minimalism. The marque’s DNA is clearly there in the exterior design cues, such as the blacked-out window columns, but it’s more stripped back than ever before. Inside, the streamlining continues. Gone are the chunky instruments of old, instead there’s a new infotainment system with two ten-inch touchscreens ensuring there’s barely any switchgear left to clutter the cockpit...

Although it’s pitched as the most car-like in the maker’s portfolio, it still comes with all-wheel drive as standard, and Land Rover’s epic Terrain Response 2 technology. So should you drift into rougher territory, you’re still covered. There are six engine options ranging from an entry-level 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium diesel unit with 178bhp up to a supercharged 375bhp V6 petrol engines – the latter will propel the Velar from 0-60mph in 5.3sec...

The name Velar comes from the Italian for ‘veil’ or ‘cover’ – and had previously been used as a codename for the original prototypes of the first Range Rover in the 1960s. But there’s nothing retro about this one – it’s the most modern Range Rover yet. landrover.co.uk