News

28th July 2013

Bow ties and braces to Jazz up your outfit

The world-famous Brecon Jazz Festival takes place on 9th-11th August, and we have some colourful bow ties and braces to help you jazz-up your outfit for the weekend.

Bright red braces with strong clip ends come in standard length, extra long, and extra-extra long. Leather end braces are available too.

Paisley pattern braces in red and in blue also come in three lengths for your comfort.

Ready tied bow ties are available in gold, bright blue, and wine.  

All these items can be ordered in our secure online shop (click on the product links above), by telephone on 01874 623613, or in person at our shop in Brecon. Those of you going to concerts in the Market Hall will walk past our shop on the way in - do drop in and see us!

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24th June 2013

Charcoal Grip Top knee length socks replace black Grip Tops

When Wolsey Grip Top knee length men's socks were recently rebranded with the name Morley, black Grip Tops were replaced with charcoal Grip Tops, which are very dark grey.

We've had some queries from customers about this, as black was a popular choice. Our advice would be to have the charcoal Grip Top socks as a replacement. The traditional Grip Top quality is well-known, and the charcoal colour is very appropriate for wear with dark suits and other business/formal wear. The charcoal is a very dark grey and is certainly a smart option.

If you would like to find out more about this new colour, or would like to place an order by phone, do please call us in our shop in Brecon on 01874 623613. We have already sold many of the new Grip Tops, and have had good feedback about the charcoal Grip Tops in particular.

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22nd June 2013

Grip Top knee length socks: brand name changed from Wolsey to Morley

Grip Top knee length socks are back in stock. They used to be know as Wolsey Grip Top socks, and are now re-branded "Morley". Morley, established in 1795, is owned by Wolsey of Leicester. These Morley Grip Tops are the same material, from the same firm, with the same famous red top as the original Wolsey Grip Tops.

We have Grip Top socks available in our shop in Brecon and in our online shop in four colours: mid grey, rustic brown. charcoal, and navy blue. Black has been discontinued, but the charcoal Grip Tops are a good replacement, and go well with dark suits and other formal wear.

Grip Tops come in 3 sizes: UK shoe size 6-8 (Euro 40-42), UK shoe size 9-10 (Euro 43-45), and UK shoe size 11-12 (Euro 46-47). All are now available online (click any of the red links on this page to go to the sock pages) and in our shop in Brecon.

If you have any questions about the new Grip Top knee length socks, or would like to place an order by telephone, you are welcome to call us on 01874 623613.

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20th June 2013

Red spotted neckerchiefs on the ocean wave!

Our red spotted neckerchiefs are part of the club kit at Clevedon Pilot Gig Club, and we're delighted to receive another update on the club's progress from secretary Richard James. 

Club membership goes from strength to strength. In May over 70 members of the club travelled to the Isles of Scilly for the annual World Pilot Gig Championships. This was the largest contingent of any club - just four years after the club was founded, and a year after the club took part in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames.

Richard tells us "Instructions were that all members had to be correctly attired in matching club kit to include their red neckerchiefs, courtesy of Aidan Sweeney."  Club members in their uniform are shown with their two gigs, Blackbird and Watch and Pray, in the photo taken on the beach at Hugh Town. 

We're pleased the club is flourishing, and glad to hear from Richard that "The Club now has over 100 regular rowing members and our stock of neckerchiefs is almost out, so we will undoubtedly be back in the near future for a further supply!" We'll be glad to help, and look forward to hearing more about the club's progress.

Red spotted neckerchiefs/handkerchiefs are available in our online shop, and in our shop in Brecon. You are welcome to telephone us on 01874 623613 if you have any questions or would like to place an order by phone.

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24th May 2013

Sock suspenders by Albert Thurston in blue, wine, grey, and black

Albert Thurston sock suspenders are a popular recent addition to our stock. They are perfect for keeping socks in place all day. We have them in navy blue, wine (burgundy), silver grey, and black.

Thurstons are known worldwide for their top quality gentlemen's accessories. These sock suspenders (or garters) are in complementary colours to our Albert Thurston wool boxcloth braces in clip ends and our Albert Thurston wool boxcloth braces with leather ends.

Below you can see a matching set of navy blue sock suspenders and navy blue boxcloth braces with leather ends.

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22nd May 2013

Albert Thurston wool boxcloth braces now available in navy blue

We have extended our range of Albert Thurston's famous wool boxcloth braces to include navy blue. Navy blue Thurston braces are in stock in both clip end and in leather end (runner end) for button attachment.

Thurston braces are world famous traditional gentlemen's accessories. They have been made in England since 1820, and are regarded as the best braces of their type. We now stock them in gold, red, green, wine (burgundy), and navy blue.

Sizes are Medium (M), Large (L), and Extra Large (XL). All are fully adjustable with gold metal sliders. There is sizing guidance on every product page. If in doubt about the size you need, do give us a call on 01874 623613 for a chat about it.

You can buy Albert Thurston clip braces and Albert Thurston leather end braces from this website, by telephone on 01874 623613, or in our shop in Brecon.

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16th May 2013

Extra strong, extra long wide clip blue braces back in stock

Our best selling extra strong, extra long braces in navy blue are back in stock as promised. WIth their wide clip and strong material, these braces are favourites with our customers. Here are some of their comments:

• The 3 pairs of extra long braces arrived today. These are the first braces I've found which stay firmly atttached to my trousers when I bend or stoop.
• These wide extra strong clip braces are ideal in every way, the best I have ever bought.
• The braces are excellent, just the support I need!
• Received the men's braces I ordered yesterday. The quality of the item is outstanding, I could probably tow my car with them! Good width, brilliant buckles and fittings, and very long (what I wanted).
• Thank you for sending the braces. The heavy duty pair are excellent. Long enough to be comfortable and the fasteners are superb. For once I can bend down in the garden without the dreaded "twang" of the back fasteners coming adrift! Can you please send me a further two sets of the heavy duty braces in wine and mid grey.
• The braces look fine - a lot sturdier than ones bought from John Lewis and M&S.

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26th April 2013

Extra strong braces, in navy, in extra long, due back in stock on 15th May

Extra strong braces with wide clips are bestsellers. The extra long (XL, 48 inches) in navy are proving especially popular, and - although we are temporarily sold out of these - we are looking forward to new stock arriving on 15th May.

If you would like to reserve a pair of extra strong braces, in XL, in navy, you are welcome to contact us on 01874 623613. We will then dispatch them to you as soon as the new stock arrives.

Extra strong braces in XL are currently available in wine (burgundy), grey, green, and red. Extra stong braces are also available in standard length and in extra extra long (XXL).

 

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24th March 2013

Sloggi ladies briefs now in packs of 3

The ever-popular Sloggi briefs for ladies now come in handy packs of 3. Famous for their good fit and comfort, Sloggi briefs are made from 95% cotton plus 5% elastane to provide gentle stretch. The new 3-packs are available in our online shop now.

Our ladies Sloggi basic maxi briefs come in white and in black, in sizes from UK 10 (USA 6) to UK 32 (USA 28). They are kind to the skin and wash well. You are welcome to phone us in our shop in Brecon on 01874 623613 if you would like to find out more or if you would prefer to order over the phone.

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22nd March 2013

Gold armbands/sleeve garters now available online

St George armbands or sleeve garters are popular accessories, keeping sleeves neatly at the right length. We've traditionally stocked silver coloured armbands, and have now added gold coloured armbands to our stock.

You can see our armbands in our online shop, or you are welcome to phone us on 01874 623613 to enquire or order by telephone from our shop in Brecon.

 

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