Best of British Menswear Week - Men's accessories from Holdall & Co, The Gentle Fox,

HOLDALL & Co have appeared here before as designers of high quality English-made leather goods. I wanted to update you on the recent addition of a large (16") briefcase to the collection.

Rai Navickaite, founder and designer, told me:

"I’m really proud of this new addition to our collection; it’s actually my favourite product! I have been working on it for almost a year (it all started as a bespoke briefcase project for a customer), designing, prototyping and perfecting the design with our craftsmen. Every briefcase is made individually, each piece cut by hand using traditional knives from one single bridle leather hide (to ensure consistency with colour, texture and thickness). As ever, we use traditional techniques and, of course, there's lots hand finishing and stitching".

Go to Holdall & Co for information and to buy.

THE GENTLE FOX makes cravats, bow ties and pocket squares in England. Like many people in her position, Gill started by sewing for herself and friends and found there was a demand for her products, so started to sell them. She uses organic cotton and thread and reuses or recycles as much as she can. She takes commissions for her beautifully-made accessories.

The Gentle Fox

Go to The Gentle Fox for more information, or to buy.

Augustus Hare video - how to tie a bow tie

Artistic and seasonal instruction on how to tie a bow tie from Augustus Hare, the ties and cuff links people. Their ties are made from knitted silk in Northern Italy or in England from Macclesfield silk.

Orch bow ties - made in Britain

I've only ever worn a bow tie for evening wear and black tie events, so was keen to try a bow tie by Orch, hand-made by the London designer himself. Beautifully-made from tweed, it came with a matching holder which doubles as a phone case. At present the range is ready-tied, but I know that Orch is working on more items for his collection.

Readers will know my enthusiasm for British-made menswear and accessories and I wish Orch every luck with his venture. The tie can be bought from a selection at The Lost Lanes. For more about Orch's work see his blog here.

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