Eight British brands you should be sporting

Jermyn Street favourite Turnbull & Asser has been creating fine shirts to fit every requirement for more than 100 years, and this June sees the launch of the brand’s first-ever linen collection. It’s worth the wait – the lightweight, relaxed, long-sleeved shirts are made in the company’s Gloucester factory from luxurious linen, and come in a range of smart seasonal shades including sky blue, pink and lilac. turnbullandasser.com 

Ettinger has been crafting fine leather goods in the UK since 1934. The brand has produced two new zipped portfolios inspired by London-based architectural design and development studio, Echlin. Echlin’s team gave insight into the essential items a modern professional carries. The finished products are made from sleek bridle hide leather with a burst of signature London Tan yellow inside. ettinger.co.uk 

When it comes to British design heritage, Crockett & Jones has credentials to shout about – started in Northampton in 1879, it’s still run by the founding family, and the original factory is a protected site. And the shoes? Classic meets contemporary. Take these Cranleigh boots, based on the much-loved Cranford but given a summer update with an unlined camel suede fore-part and brown ‘City’ rubber soles. crockettandjones.com

This new sunglass collection may be made by Royal Arcade stalwart EB Meyrowitz, but their inspiration comes from far sunnier climes. The new ‘Amalfi’ range – Meyrowitz’s first stand-alone for a decade – embodies the beauty of the Costiera Amalfitana. Handcrafted in acetate by ateliers across the UK, the limited edition collection comprises of five models with just 12 pieces per style. ebmeyrowitz.co.uk

It doesn’t get much more British than driving a Jaguar MkII to Benjamin Britten’s house wearing a suit made on Savile Row. But then brands don’t come much more British than Gieves & Hawkes, with its trio of royal warrants for HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Prince of Wales.

The suiting stalwart has looked to the glamour of the English summer sporting season for its latest collection, with a young Prince Charles providing further inspiration. English navy, beige and tan are the prevailing shades, made from cool, lightweight worsteads for formal looks, and neutral linens for a more relaxed aesthetic. 

A further summer freshen-up comes in the form of accessories in a playful colour palette of sky blue and pale pink combined with touches of classic sporting shades – think polo red, British racing green and buttercup yellow. Perfect clothes to complement this green and pleasant land. gievesandhawkes.com

Bremont’s new U-2/51-Jet takes inspiration from a military project commissioned by the RAF’s 100 Squadron to celebrate its centenary and complement its Hawk T1 Jet aircraft. The 100 Squadron was the first squadron formed for night bombing back in 1917, hence the watch’s stealthy aesthetic. It also features an exhibition case back that displays its automatic movement through tinted black smoked glass. And it can withstand the MB ejection seat programme, which is always good to know. bremont.com

Hackett’s brand new range is simply called Made in England. The clue, as they say, is in the name. This new made-to-measure collection is 100% hand cut and hand stitched on home shores. There’s very little on the suit that you can’t have made to your specifications. The only fixed attributes are the lapel and pocket shapes – both of which are kept in Hackett’s signature brand style.

If you do want to take the service to the next level, Hackett also offers a full bespoke service by appointment only. Prices from £3,700. hackett.com/gb/