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  There’s no doubt that this year has been a strange one. Who thought on New Year’s eve 2019 that we were heading directly in to a global pandemic? Not us, that’s for sure! Loved ones have fallen ill, businesses have struggled, jobs have been lost. No one could have imagined what a challenging time we would be confronted with in 2020. However, in the face of true adversity, life has carried on. Thanks to some brilliant people and that stoic, Great British spirit, we’ve made it through the craziest year there ever was! We might not be having the...

    With only a couple of weeks to go until the big man comes down your chimney, have you thought about what to gift your friends and family yet? If, like many people, you are still struggling to think of the perfect present for that special someone in your life – don’t fear! We’ve done all the hard work for you. Presenting our 12 gifts of a Great British Christmas! Packed full of British-made delights that your mum, grandad, sister, uncle, partner, best mate, work colleague, or next door neighbour are simply going to LOVE finding under their tree....

    9 reasons you should support small businesses this Black Friday   With Black Friday fast approaching, large chain brands from across the world have started ramping up their marketing campaigns to tempt shoppers with deals galore. Taking place in the USA since 1952, the Friday after Thanksgiving is now widely regarded as the start of the Christmas shopping season. And because it’s become one of the biggest retail days of the year, Black Friday is now a key date in the calendar for businesses across the UK. Brits parted with nearly £6 billion on Black Friday in 2019,...

    Top tips for choosing the perfect British winter coat Brrr! It’s starting to get a bit nippy out there –  looks like winter is here to stay! We get it, leaving your duvet behind on those chilly mornings is hard. But, before you reach for that old, threadbare jacket which has certainly seen better days, why not think about investing in a new coat to keep you cosy this season? A decent coat is the foundation of your winter wardrobe, so you’re going to want to choose something that not only keeps you toasty warm but looks super...

      With summer most definitely over and colder weather starting to draw in, have you thought about how you’re going to keep those feet of yours toasty over winter? There is no mistaking that warm socks are a staple item in your wardrobe during the chillier months, but have you ever given much thought to the type of socks you’re wearing? No? Well let us tell you, some socks are far superior to others! So, before you reach for your usual wool, cotton, or nylon numbers, we want to share our favourite way to keep those tootsies cosy...

  Disillusioned with denim? Make moves in moleskin instead! Denim has undoubtedly been king of the jean world for years on end, but we are here to tell you that there’s a new kid in town. Moleskin. Err, hang on a minute. Jeans made from the skin of moles? NO THANKS! No, no. Not mole’s skin. Moleskin! Made from densely woven cotton, moleskin is sheared to give it a soft, textured surface. And yep, you guessed it. The fabric’s unusual moniker is thanks to its striking similarity to the look and feel of a common mole’s fur. At Teddy Edward,...

    Six reasons to invest in luxury British-made clothing   Like many people, you might love the idea of sashaying around town and country in luxury clothing but feel you simply can’t justify splashing out. Instead, your wardrobe is hung full of rails upon rails of cheap clothing that you somehow manage to keep adding to. A dress here, two tops there… ooh a pair of jeans for £15. I’ll take four! Some of your expertly hoarded items have never seen the light of day, and many still have labels on. Uh oh. You’ve been sucked in to the...

To put it lightly, 2020 has been a weird one. From changing how we work and shop to keeping us holed up away from family and friends, life has altered in ways we probably could never have imagined. But nothing has shifted more than our ability to travel the world. Jetting off to far-flung destinations, something that used to be so in reach for so many now feels like a thing of the past. And with the recent announcement that travellers returning from Spain are going to have to self-quarantine for two weeks, it looks like the classic sun holiday...

    This week’s announcement that lockdown is easing further over the next few weeks comes with one very important question – what the hell are we going to wear? As pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, and other businesses get ready to re-open and families prepare to meet up again, thoughts turn to how we can go from our current lockdown loungewear look to something more… err…presentable. And can we talk about the fear of seeing other people again? We have been in lockdown for so long that the idea of seeing actual real-life humans and not just their faces on Zoom...

  It is always nice to receive gifts, but there is something rather special about picking a gift for a loved one and seeing the look on their face when they open it. But what if you could give a gift knowing you would not only make someone smile, but you were supporting British manufacturing and helping to minimise the effects of fast fashion? Well, luckily for you, gifting British-made clothing and accessories has never been easier thanks to the luxury pieces we design and make at Teddy Edward.   Because we are a proudly British fashion brand, we put...

    Like us, you may have been super excited when lockdown presented the opportunity to don loungewear for the entirety of the day, no questions asked. But now the UK Coronavirus lockdown has been extended, the novelty of living in full on casual clothing all day is starting to wear off! Did you know that what you wear each day can have a real impact on your mood? Generally, the better we look, the more confident and empowered we feel. Whether it be chilling at home with your other half, on a zoom call with work or just popping...

  On 8th May 2020 we celebrate VE day, which marks 75 years since the guns of the Second World War fell silent in Europe. After years of bloodshed and devastation, peace had finally come. Millions of people took to the streets of Britain to celebrate, remember lost loved ones, and look towards a new future.   This year, public celebrations to commemorate this landmark 75th anniversary have been halted because we have a new battle on our hands – the fight against coronavirus. But while festivities might be a little lower key than expected, the people of Great Britain are...

  With the UK coronavirus lockdown in its fifth week and no real end in sight, we are all experiencing huge levels of uncertainty when it comes to our normal daily lives. And while lockdown is vital to limit the spread of COVID-19, thoughts are beginning to turn to the impact this is having on small businesses across the country. As a British-made clothing brand, we know the importance of supporting other small businesses and doing our bit to boost the local economy. We already work with a variety of small-scale suppliers and skilled artisans to make our luxury British...

  Ok, ok…so we know the weather over the last few weeks has been unusually amazing for this time of year. But with it being Great Britain and all, it’s better to always be prepared for those sudden downpours, right? Because if we know anything as Brits, it’s that you can’t count on the weather to be consistent. Like EVER. You can bet your bottom dollar that as soon as you pop those sunglasses on and fire up the barbecue, the heavens will open and your day will be a wash-out. Great. Obviously, getting caught short in a Spring shower...

  In a world dominated by social media, the desire to create your own look and show off your individuality to your peers is more prominent than ever. Because of this, the fashion industry is waking up to a resurgence of the monogramming trend from the early 2000s. This era saw celebrities, stylists and fashion houses alike going mad for personalising those high-end wardrobe pieces. Today, personalisation is firmly back in style and we are seeing monograms popping up just about everywhere. From clothes to bags, to jewellery and stationery, you lot can’t get enough of representing yourself through your...

It's often a real challenge to find a gift for someone who's got everything. Whether it's for him, her, your family or your best friend, whats better to receive than the gift of quality British luxury. Christmas is a great time to treat your loved ones or yourself to gifts you wouldn't usually buy. Give a gift you know will withstand time and will be cherished.  At the end of the day, if you're still stuck then we think there's nothing better than a luxury, quality pair of socks.    Please even the most difficult-to-buy-for people in your life with our top pick of gifts with impeccable quality and taste...

 Best way to get over holiday blues? Pretend you're still on holiday. Relive the memory! That's what we're doing here anyway. On a side note, they also say to help with those holiday blues you should spend as much time as possible outside. One of the reasons we feel so content and well on holiday is because we're spending all our time in natural daylight rather than artificial light in our homes and work places. So go on, get back outside! Do you really need any more excuses?   Keep reading to see some of our holiday styles wearing Teddy...

  We recently spent a day photographing one of our new brand ambassadors; eventer Kirsty Short. We asked Kirsty if she would write a few words about herself and what it's like to juggle eventing with University.     "Hi everyone! Firstly, before I introduce myself, I'd like to say I feel incredibly priviledged to be a brand ambassador for Teddy Edward. Their collection looks and feels fantastic when on, and I get so many compliments! I'm looking forward to being able to show the collection off at the up-coming three-day trot ups. I am Kirsty Short, a 27 year...

Feeling the January Blues? Work already getting you down? The sort of thing a European city break would fix? Well, why don't you make it the year you visit Venice. We recently visited Venice and highly recommend you put it on your bucket list if its not already!  Did you know that Venice is still supported by wooden foundations buried beneath the mud, in clay to starve the wooden tree trunks from oxygen, as with oxygen they would just rot away? Venice shares our passion for good craftsmanship. Today, you can still see the Venetian craftsmanship on the popular island of Burano where...

Teddy Edward is based on the Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire border, the ancestral heartland of British textile manufacturing. We work very closely with one of the oldest sock manufacturers in Great Britain, also one of the very few that are left. They operate in a small village, tucked away behind some houses producing over eight thousand pairs of quality socks each week. They remain very traditional in their techniques, which they crafted over many years in a family business producing mainly cotton, wool and alpaca socks. They use old and new machinery to make traditional double cylinder socks, then their highly skilled craftspeople hand-link...

What makes a pair of luxury Teddy Edward socks so special?  At Teddy Edward, we are immensely proud of our devotion to British craftsmanship. Our Brocklesby, Cheshire and Dartmoor luxury Alpaca blend socks have exceptional craftsmanship in their hand-linked toe seams. After the sock is initially knitted into a tube, the sock is then handed to the skills of the craftsmen (in this case ladies), who with care and attention sew the toe seams, using the impressive machines as pictured below.   The first step in creating a hand-linked toe seam is to carefully place the sock on the wheel...