As part of our marketing strategy when it comes to presenting the newest Peregrine collections, we love to get other British manufacturers on board to celebrate their craftsmanship and really tell a story of heritage and integrity from head to toe. Collaboration and creativity are some of the best way to strengthen the slow but certain resurgence of the British manufacturing industry and to really celebrate it’s potential. We teamed up with the talent behind Banton Frameworks to bring you two interchangeable looks styling our AW18 collection with their beautiful acetate specs.
We styled one of our newest and sleekest Ladies jackets, the Carlyle Mac with our Mens Benson Sweatshirt and the BFW Profile Sunglasses in Tortoise-shell
Banton Frameworks is the post-grad brain child of co-founders Jamie and Lucy who decided to go against the grain and set up workshop in an era of digital, outsourcing and mass-production.
In the past there were many but now, truly British eye wear brands are few and far between. Most brands will engage you with phrases like ‘bespoke’ and ‘handmade’ and maybe ‘British design’ but a scarce few can really say they were made here in Britain (also by hand we must add) the way Banton Frameworks can. A sentiment that also resonates with us here at Peregrine.
BFW’s designs are versatile with a focus on structure and silhouette and are not categorized by things like price point or style but simply fall into either ‘Optical’ or ‘Sun’. We opted for the Profile Sunglasses which, upon arrival were weighty (but not too much so) and had a stunning matte finish like brushed satin as well as robust stainless steel arms. The frames are crafted from italian acetate and they arrive in a dramatic looking rubberized hard-case sealed with an industrial looking giant black elastic band – further evidence that no details are spared giving the product a real experiential element.
We styled our Mens Quilted bomber and Funky Jumper in Charcoal with the BW Profile Sunglasses in Grey Ghost
Many of us let out a sigh of relief over the weekend as the national heat-wave let up for a few brooding days of rain and temperatures dropped closer to the 10’s than the 30’s. A reminder that our Summer, lightweight jackets are still required (albeit they made need some dusting off from the dark depths in which they have been stowed).
Furthermore, on this drizzling Monday afternoon, it does give us an excuse to draw your attention to our Spring menswear capsule and more specifically the printed jersey linings we have designed to give you something a little lighter, simpler and cleaner this summer.
Following the same narrative as our printed tees, the jackets use 185 gram premium cotton, screen-printed here in the U.K with designs reminiscent of the traditional cabling patterns we have built our foundations on as a knitwear manufacturer. A minimal, reductionist graphic that translates into a bold piece of artwork, playfully tucked away on the inside of your jacket.
The decorative linings, combined with detailing like our colour-pop zips and our heritage labels that tell a synopsis of the brands turbulent and humble beginnings, create jackets that become talking points from the inside out. Choose between the Bexley, Baxter and Walton – now available with 30% off in our Summer sale.
It’s a languid Tuesday afternoon and the time is dragging it’s heels because England is playing in just over two hours. On top of that, we’re in the frenzied thick of a two-week heat-wave (which the rest of the world would just call summer) and we would be lying if we said that cold, crisp alcoholic beverages weren’t at the fore-front of our mind. Cue our interview with Chris; Head Cider Maker of Cornish Orchards. A local Cider Mill that is in equal parts humble and mighty and which has a legacy and a quality to uphold (and makes the perfect post-work, pre-game drink).
We are tucked away in the picturesque Looe valley of South East Cornwall and surrounded by 100 acres of orchards, woodland and farmland. These features played a key role in our farming heritage which was the foundation for us to become award winning cider producers! The surrounding landscape and environment inspires us, it attracts our customers, feeds into our brand and we have the incredible honour of crafting products with it as our backdrop, so naturally we want to protect and give back to the land around us.
All of our ciders are made with 100% fresh pressed apples and for me that’s just the way cider should be made. We work harmoniously with the seasons to craft the finest fermented juice and much like wine, we allow an ageing of the cider to enhance flavour, aroma and complexity. This is as traditional as it gets but we also strive to guarantee consistent quality…We have invested significantly in high grade stainless steel tanks, filtration systems, a high capacity fruit press and laboratory equipment. We have processes in place that guard the quality of our products like our intensive cleaning programs and daily product sign off undertaken by yours truly. Many of these technological advancements won’t be found in the traditional, craft cider mill but we see it as integral in ensuring our customer is going to keep coming back and getting award winning quality every time.
Our Cornish Orchards gold cider is certainly our most popular, winning a gold medal at the international cider awards has propelled it to become renowned nationally and in some places abroad as well! It’s that perfect summer garden cider, easy drinking, fruity with a subtle, dry undertone and an immensely refreshing finish.
My favourite has to be my new dry cider blend, our brand new release. It was a real labour of love and because it’s a dry there’s no hiding anything in sweetness. It has to be exactly the right apple varieties, sugar level and balance or its completely wrong; a real craftsman’s cider. I like something with a bit of bite and complexity which really shines through In this product, it’s full of character whilst still VERY drinkable! Genius
There are some brilliant producers out there making cider using very traditional methods and shout out to them all for helping educate and drive “real” cider! I think what sets us apart and personally what I am most proud of is our consistency in delivering really high quality products. We continue to produce with traditional practices; harnessing the environment to create different styles of cider, working with local apple growers, maturing for many months to develop character and hand blending every batch all whilst never compromising quality.
Absolutely! the success of our brand was built in the early days on great relationships and help from local businesses and producers around us, we’ve never forgotten that! We have a wonderful story to tell about the heritage of Cornish Orchards, the local area and the way we work. I think this benefits us and has been an example to other British brands where increasingly the customer wants to buy into a brand that fits with their beliefs and in our case customer that wants to drink with purpose.
Our apple harvest begins at the end of September where the fruit is picked, pressed and the juice is fermented into cider. This takes about 8 weeks before it is the matured for a minimum of 6 months. Its then ready to blend with which is a two day process… All in all a pint of Cornish Orchards Gold will take 8 – 10 months to create…Our Vintage and Heritage cider can be double that!
A few weeks ago we asked you to participate in a competition describing the traits and characteristics that you shared in common with your Dad’s / father figures. The response was incredible. Some of your answers moved us to tears and some had us in hysterics but we had a fantastic day reading through all of the wonderful glimpses into your relationships with ‘Dad’ and wanted to (anonymously) share your stories. A huge thank you from the Peregrine team, we truly have the most amazing customers!
The winner: Wendy Simmonds! Read her answer below, Wendy we hope your dad enjoys his £220 to spend on Peregrine, a fitting reward for what sounds like a fun and generous Dad!
“Being the middle child my Dad seemed to look after me more than my siblings, don’t get me wrong my Mum had her hands full with the other two but this led to me sharing his love of the countryside, nearly every Sunday he used to walk us down to the old steam railway tunnel then, and I used to run from one side to the other with the steam rising as it went through the tunnel, still remember the smell. His sense of humour was special between us as well, listening to him drumming and singing hit me with your rhythm stick while doing the washing up, absolutely hilarious. Would, and has given people his last penny. One in a million. My DAD.”
“Me and my dad we both love working on the land (our family owned olive and orange trees) although none of us does this for a living. We both like the feeling of being outside and part of a family tradition.”
“Apart from me sharing my father’s large nose (he’s Italian), I have inherited my father’s toilet humour (much to my mother’s dismay, she can’t take us anywhere!).”
“I would say me and my father share a good sense of humour and a positivity to life because you only get one shot.”
“My Dad and I both enjoy deciphering where cars have come from by their number plate. . With the old style of car, the letters indicate town or city of origin. For example, Guildford is PE and Bournemouth is RU and EL.”
“Me and my dad share pigheadedness, we will not move even if we know what we said or did was incorrect. Its never our fault, we can stand there throwing facts around for what seems like hours.”
“Me and Dad have selective hearing (so we’re told)”
“My dad has a son and a daughter (me).
He is my best friend.
Even though he is terminal ill with cancer he is still fighting fit and we love doing our things together.
We go out on long walks/hiking on the NORTH YORKS. MOORS and whilst out walking we discuss birds that we see. Or we discuss the flowers we see in peoples gardens. He has taught me how to turn my fingers into green fingers lol. I am now a very enthusiastic gardener.
We also read the same authors then we discuss how true to life the story has been and if that scenario were to happen in real life.
My mum says I don’t know what you two find to talk about . But we say there isn’t enough hours in the day to discuss all of our common traits that we have.
At the end of each day , he always says thankyou for our enjoyable day we have shared. And this means so much to me. Making memories. I really don’t know who I will share my reading with and love of walking and birds with when he is no longer here.”
“My Dad and I share a passion for the beach in the early morning, especially in winter when there isn’t a soul to be seen and the sea is grey and wild. We love the untamed power of the sea and the beautiful solitude of the beach. Perfect!”
“My father passed away in 2007 (when I was 23), but I think of him every day. My father and I shared our love of music, and the ability to spin a fabulous (although slightly augmented!) tale. “
“Dad and I find it difficult to communicate our feelings but are both full of love.”
“Pop is nearly 96 and I am nearly 70; as we are retired our aim is to eat, drink and be merry every single day.”
“I share many traits with my long departed Dad. The strongest one though is the desire to buy British. I know it would make him proud.”
“My dad and I both always trying to see the best in everyone #gullible”
“The trait me and my father share is a calmness that borders into laziness, when the shit hits the fan others run around like a headless chicken, both my father and I don’t react, we watch, we take our time, dither a lot before decide what to do, procrastinating and then eventually getting it sorted in a calm and thought out process. Bring on the afternoon dad nap”
“A strong respect for all that is valuable from the past (people, languages, traditions and so on) and a great sadness if those things are ignored or lost by the present generation.”
“My father and I have the same mannerisms but I’m glad we don’t have to same fashion sense. What a great prize to win. Always wanted a hipster pops.”
“I was my Spanish father’s eldest daughter so we were fiercely admiring of each other and shared a great love of intellectual debate (fuelled by a glass of Rioja) over the dinner table – much to my mother’s chagrin. She called us the mutual admiration society. All very good. Our main disagreement was in the area of boyfriends. I liked me seeing them, he didn’t!”
“My father and I both see the calm within the storms through life.”
“My Dad and I share one trait that drives our better halves mad. Too many coats and not enough space to hang them! What’s worse is that my dad sometimes passes his old ones on to me. He gets credit for getting shot of them and I get flak for having more.”
“The trait my dad and I have in common is a vivid imagination and a need to be different.
Its mainly a good trait to have but sometimes can be a hindrance when it comes to decorating.”
“My Dad and I are determined and driven.”
“Me and my Dad both have the problem that if we sneeze once we will sneeze about 50 times.”
“My Dad and I share a passion for old varieties of English apples. We swap info on the best apples we’ve eaten throughout the season!”
“Dad and I share the trait to work hard to be comfortable and to be able to buy the small good things in life.”
“My dad who is sadly no longer with us shared a love of books. We could never pass a book shop without going in. We could spend hours in them. When I was little he took me to the library every week.”
“My Dad and I share the shortbread, begrudgingly.”
“Me and my dad have the ability to let my mum do everything for us without feeling guilty. She loves it really.”
“I strongly believe my Dad and I had this in common: “Arbeit ist die wärmste Jacke” –> lit: Work is the warmest jacket”
“I’m not sure if this is allowed but I’m replying on behalf of my 4 year old son.
Ben and his Daddy both share the same sense of humour, Our 2 year old boy is in training and the I can see many many adventures and awkwardness’s along the way!
But he really is the best dad and we would love to spoil him for Father’s Day, he totally deserves it.
Thanks for reading. We have only recently found your brand and we love it.”
“Our glasses are always wonky, we are both excellent at crossword solving and we like the same chocolates in a box (but he always lets me have first dibs)”
“Me and Dad share a love for athletics. When I was a child he was a keep runner and I would go to races and watch him compete and also help out at races that he organised. Although he no longer runs, I have now started running and he supports me. We also love attending athletics events together and last summer went to to the World Athletics Championships to watch Mo Farah and Usain Bolt run their last ever track races.”
“My Dad and I are so alike in the way we deal with people. A five minute conversation just to say “Hi”, or a quick hug, can mean the world to someone who isn’t feeling well. He’s my hero.”
“Our feet. We were walking along the beach and whilst his were bigger we had the same shape footprints.”
“Dad trait …. I think it had to be our ability to laugh at non funny jokes. The fact they aren’t funny often makes the joke ?. My dad is no longer with us, but I’m still happy to smile at the non funny jokes”
“The trait I have inherited/share with my dad is; we are both incredible flirts after a few social drinks.. and become everybody’s friend, strangers, friends and passers by alike! All are offered a drinks and a joke!
My mother used to get angry at my dad and I’d here about it the day after and the surprise of my dad when the realisation washed over him of the amount he spent was always a genuine shock. (Funny to watch)
My wife doesn’t get angry but says that they will get tired of my jokes and dance moves and bring me back to her once they realise there isn’t an off switch.. (she calls herself a Jens wrangler)
Sadly my dad passed away when I was 12 but my mum and wife take pleasure in comparing and pointing out the similarities. as they remind me of my Dad and how we’d laugh uncontrollably.”
“The trait me and my dad have in common is that we both know how to treat a woman like a lady, understand her fears, protect her and how to receive her love.”
“The one trait me and my dad share is the “Sarf London” slang we often use even though he now lives in Kent and I live in Bristol. “Everythings cushty” comes to mind.”
“He will arrive for flight on the wrong day (possibly having booked it in the wrong month), can’t remember birthdays, never knows what year it is, and has never been able to recall his own telephone number. I have unfortunately inherited the same trait. I have to Google my age, sometimes go blank when asked my daughter’s birthday, struggle to read a date when it’s written numerically and cannot take down a phone number without transposing numbers. Don’t ask me the date either because I won’t know and calenders don’t help me much as I’ll enter things in the wrong place.
Thanks Dad.”
“My father and I love share a love of wonderful British wool fabrics (suits for him and dresses for me) and beautifully made clothes.”
“My father was an Irish immigrant to the United States. His career path was that of a professional criminal, mine is that of a lawyer and a diplomat. He has long since passed-his life style did not lend itself to longevity. Though we chose markedly different paths, he and I both defined ourselves in one word…loyal. Regardless of the tasks or matters at hand, everyone who knew/knows either of us was certain they could count on us.
I miss him and his humor and impeccable style to this day. However, whether I am in London, my real home in Venice Beach, Tallinn, Kabul, or my current home in Copenhagen, I am proud of my inheritance…my loyalty. Thank you and please continue to produce such timeless products. Fashion changes 4x per year, style is timeless.”
“My father, Poul, has three children; of which I am the youngest. His mother was from the Faroe Islands and I blame this as the reason Dad and I are both obsessed with wool. Wool jumpers, wool blankets, tea cosies…. you get the idea.
Aside from this, he has also passed down to me the worst sense of direction known to man. I could get lost trying to find the bathroom- but at least I’d have a gorgeous wool jumper on, so would at least be warm.
He is also my hero…. ( although I’m 36, I probably should have grown out of that by now, but he will always be my hero in a wool cape!)”
“Singing loudly in the bath!”
“We’re both photographers, we both have big beards, and neither of us can resist a discount.”
“So my dad who is 82 and I, 48, still regularly watch our home town football team in Stamford, Lincolnshire, along with 300 others; even though I now live 200 miles away in Cardiff.”
“My Dad died some years ago and the father figure I admire most in my life is my husband who is a wonderful, caring father to our children. The trait we both share is that we both feel we should help people as much as we can whether it is helping friends and neighbours in times of crisis or just random people we come across – e.g. offering wipes to the lady in the bus queue who had had a bird strike on her shopping trolley. “
“He are both passionate and stubborn which when I was younger was challenging but we also share the same daft sense of humour and taste in music which means we get on so we’ll now.”
“The trait I share with my Dad is that we both love it if we find any money in the street. If it is a £1 coin we get really excited”
“We both have insatiable wanderlust and curiosity, and we are snappy dressers !”
“I share with my Dad, punctuality, I would rather be half an hour early than a few minutes late.
He was in the services and would NEVER be late.”
“Me and my Dad both have a habit of saying nice things about the people we love – but only when they are not listening….”
“We both laugh at our own jokes, which other people tell us is really annoying.”
“Me and my dad love to watch a rain storm together from the front door, both of us wearing our Peregrine jumpers.”
The Spring Summer 2018 collection has been labelled ‘Peregrine Project’. An ongoing project sourcing new materials and products all manufactured within the U.K to compliment the knitwear and jackets we have been manufacturing in our own factory since 1796.
The British Textile industry is becoming more of a challenge each year with only a few people left in the U.K doing what we do. Therefore this season, we have been looking to support and work with small British factories that can made the products we can’t. Introducing T-shirts and sweatshirts for the first time, complementing our existing range of clothing without compromising our company standards or values.
The bold retro graphic prints have taken inspiration from the classic chevron and cable knit patterns which appear in the knitwear. The introduction of T-shirts has been used to updated a classic Peregrine design, with the cotton jersey fabric used to line the jacket, giving it a soft handle as well as enabling us to make every design unique
The Glover family first came to Leicester in the 18th century with a work force of 30 or so hand-frame knitters under the direction of Mr Samuel Glover who managed the company from 1860 until the turn of the century when his grandson took over and then his son after that. By the 1920’s the company employed over 300 people in what were considered the ‘hay-days’ of British manufacture where nothing in the world could beat a proper British wooly.
The company has changed hands through 8 generations of the Glover family and had it’s fair share of tumultuous ups and downs as a result of the industrial revolution; Thus making the fragments of company literature that remain from previous periods ever more valuable and interesting to revisit
Below is a company history pamphlet from the 1980s with images of the old family factory in Leicester as well as the popular garments we were producing at the time, some which probably should never resurface (as is the nature of fashion) and some which could fit into any 21st century wardrobe in that timeless way a classically retro piece can.
As the years pass we switch to new design software’s and we update the machinery to make sure we are current and maintaining our reputation for quality craftsmanship, we now construct our 12 Gauge merino lightweights on seamless machines which can create a whole garment with virtually no seams.
So some things have changed, and we are a heritage brand that moves with the times, but we also take immense pride in the fact that the design process, the stages of production and the final personal touch of hand linked-seams for example has all remained pretty much the same. Meaning you can still take pride in owning a British knit that was made by people who truly understand their trade and their craft and one that hasn’t flown round the world before arriving on the shop floors.
Enjoy a little look through our archives below, we certainly do!
The above images were shot in Salisbury and feature Jason (owner of Regent Tailoring) and close friend Nigel Clifford Charles Card. – Nigel wears the Bexley in Gunmetal
Regent was founded in 2006 as a three floor, seven room emporium for the modern gentleman harboring a unique and characterful taste. The shop was founded by Jason Regent who takes great inspiration from his Grandfather Frank who was butler to Ian Fleming (Author of the James Bond novel’s). Jason also has a vast wealth of experience in the tailoring industry which he applies every day to his line of work.
Regent stock a select range of brands with the concept of British Manufacturing at their core. Catering for every need from stylish shoots to contemporary casual-wear and all the fun and exciting bits and pieces you may need in between.
Read our 5 minute chat with Jason below..
Hi Jason, to begin with, perhaps you could you explain how the Regent tailoring first originated and how the launch of the concept came about?
The Regent story started in the most unlikely of places: a garage unit on an industrial estate in Salisbury, Wiltshire. But in just under five years, the business relocated twice and is now run from a three-storey building near the gates of Salisbury’s thirteenth-century cathedral. This journey I think really reflects the company’s commercial success and shows that the winning formula is a product of the different personalities who work at Regent.
Are there further plans for expansion?
Yes absolutely, do even more to spread the word about Regent!
What is the core profile of the ‘Regent’ customer?
We cater for everyone from a 16year old to 99 year old so the net falls very wide when it comes to our core customer base. Essentially we aim to have something for everyone whether someone is coming in for a bespoke suit fitting or just to browse for gifts.
What has been your favorite piece from past Peregrine collections?
For us it is always the knitwear and of course the Bexley jacket!
What do you look forward to most about the new year ahead?
We look forward to our Winter Delivery’s from you (Peregrine). And to transitioning onto a new website as with a lot of independent retailers, e-com has become a very important aspect of our business
In the midst of a flurry of sample-sending, travelling and trade shows we are taking a minute to look back on the incredible day that was our A/W 18 lookbook shoot.
The following images are stills taken from a short film by Seb Drewitt which we will be releasing later in the year in anticipation of the new collection. Enjoy the energy, the glimpses of the new garments and the fact that we were shooting in some winter sun for the first time maybe ever!
Entering into the new calendar year can be a turbulent time. Lots of ‘out with the old, in with the new’ combined with a head full of hasty resolutions and most likely the remnants of a hangover from the night before last. That being said, change is something to be welcomed and celebrated and we are very very excited for the seasons ahead.
Here are a few things you can look forward to in the next year with Peregrine Clothing:
We are very grateful to all of our customers, retailers, brand ambassadors, and everyone that spread the word about our British family brand this year. Wishing everyone a great big Happy New Year!
The Peregrine Team
Image: Behind the scenes of the Peregrine AW18 photoshoot
The long evenings have drawn in and a static chill has set in the air meaning that there is no better time to fill your home with warmth, food and happiness. Last year we had the great pleasure of supplying popular Austrian TV cook Theresa Baumgartner with some cosy jumpers, jackets and scarves for her and her family to wear in her highly anticipated lifestyle and recipe book ‘Backen in der Winter zeit’ (Baking in the winter time).
The book incorporates both Theresa’s love of winter-centric baking as well as her lust for travel with the recipes being executed and photographed in Germany, France, Austria and Sweden. The book is a very personal account of the stories that surround the recipes Theresa and family have come to know and love so well and Theresa invites you to explore the sentiments behind the foods such as family, friendship and a deep-rooted love for nature.
The recipes are simple, timeless and made with love… a bit like our jumpers.
A huge thanks to Theresa and Brandstatter for letting us be a part of such a special project, we are looking forward to trying some of the recipes!
