“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” Well it is for many of us and for millions of families across the UK as it draws nearer to the Christmas holidays, which give us all time to spend with loved …
Taking a look at Winter fashion trends
Did we have a summer? That’s still a debatable question for many people in the UK, but there is no doubt that we are starting to experience the onset of winter and the predictions are that it could be a …
How accessories make an outfit stand out
Accessories and their use are often a point of debate amongst fashion followers and while it can be said that a number of style Gurus seem to have far too many accessories in their wardrobe, there are others who quite …
Why Contemporary Countrywear is a growing fashion trend
In Great Britain we are blessed with many types of fashion, and from the swinging sixties, through the colourful seventies, right up to today’s age of flamboyant styles, we have been seen as leaders in the worldwide fashion sector and …
Dressing for warm days and chillier evenings
Much as we have all been enjoying the warm embrace of sunlight on our skin during these last few sultry summer days, Autumn is almost upon us. But being in The British Isles means we are just as likely to …
How the Hartwell brand has grown
Launching Hartwell Clothing and revelling in the brand’s growth has been a fantastic roller coaster of a ride, and we would not have it any other way. Myself and the team sat back on our stand at the recent Game …
Can you wear boots with dresses
Are dresses only for formal occasions and therefore should be accompanied by a pair of heels or sandals or do dresses fit in with everyday life and with those working and living in the countryside? And if they do, that …
Should I think about my Autumn wardrobe yet
Almost all clothing manufacturers and fashion retailers, including Hartwell Clothing plan their next collections many months in advance so there is no hard and fast rule or date when you should be thinking when should I start buying and wearing …
Wasteful fashion culture v Small independent brands
Have you ever stopped to think about where your clothes come from or who made them? The fashion industry is one of the largest and most influential industries in the world, but sadly it has also grown into one of …
The best country pubs in The Cotswolds
Visiting The Cotswolds is more than a breath of fresh air and it has long been seen as one of Great Britain’s most stunning areas of natural beauty, with its pastoral landscapes dotted with charming villages of honey hued Cotswold …