Nigel Cabourn to introduce womenswear range shock

In a surprise move Nigel Cabourn has produced a range of women's wear. "Women climb Everest and go to the South Pole as well as men and are now serving actively in the armed forces so we thought it was time to recognise this in an appropriate range of clothing", said Cabourn, whose ranges are based on vintage military and explorer's clothing.

Photo Mr Mort

Photo Mr Mort

April Fuller, Cabourn's director of marketing, added, "The women's range is indistinguishable from the men's. The only difference is that we will hang a little label on the garment printed in pink with the words, Nigel Cabourn Genuine Women, so that customers can be sure they are buying the correct item".

Stockists of the new range are yet to be announced.