Reserve: META Product Discovery
Curated by P&Co
When we started the brand, we did manufacture certain items in England. Our ambitions were big for these items however, sadly, the manufacturers we worked with at the time weren’t able to achieve the level of finish and quality we wanted.
As the years have gone by, British manufacturing seems to be getting better and better. Making things in Britain is something me (Lee, Creative Director) and Jord (Jordan, General Manager) have always been passionate about, but it was important that the quality aligned with the vision.
At the end of last year, we started looking for some new factories to work with on a capsule designed & made in England. When we came across Cookson & Clegg, we knew we’d found our manufacturing partner.
Cookson & Clegg
Now specialising in denim & contemporary outerwear, Cookson & Clegg LTD was founded in Blackburn, UK, in 1860, when they began their journey as leather curriers & makers of boot uppers. By the 1930s they had become one of the key suppliers of military outerwear, flying helmets & leather goods for the British Army & other forces.
Their reputation is built on 160 years of high-quality manufacturing, and they have carried their core values & skill sets through the centuries- continuing to produce premium clothing to the same standard today.
The Collection
We have fully sourced every element of these items- from buttons and trims, leather patches, the finest Italian Selvedge denim, through to the embroidery threads. Every component has been designed & produced to the Nth degree. These items are true reflections of the products of hard craft we talk about, and they rightfully earn the title.
Our goal is to produce a Made in England capsule every year. We want to do our bit to support local manufacturing as much as we can, and also offer a premium line of exclusive clothing.
Limited Edition 204 Selvedge Jeans
The 204 Selvedge Jeans from our Made In England collection are a limited edition piece in our 204 regular tapered fit. They are crafted from durable 15oz Italian Candiani selvedge denim; milled from 100% sustainably sourced organic cotton, that will age naturally with wear to create a truly unique garment. They feature fully custom antique nickel buttons and finishings, a button-fly closure & a debossed natural leather patch on the reverse.
Each pair of 204 Selvedge Jeans is a Product Of Hard Craft, designed and made in England to the nth degree, and are all hand-stamped & numbered in-house out of 150.
Limited Edition A2 Deck Jacket
The A2 Deck Jacket from our Made In England collection is a limited edition piece crafted from a 10oz Bedford cord- a heavy-weight corded fabric milled using durable Pima cotton. This classic fit men’s jacket was inspired by an authentic military-issued A2 Deck Jacket, owned by our Creative Director. It features many of the same characteristics as the original, including a warm wool-mix lining, storm cuffs & a buttoned storm front. It also has plastic-free corozo buttons & a dependable YKK zipper.
Each A2 Deck Jacket is a Product Of Hard Craft, designed and made in England to the nth degree, and are all hand-stamped & numbered in-house out of 150.
Styling
Jonathan, the model pictured, is wearing both MIE pieces styled with our 925 sterling silver Oval ring- designed & manufactured in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, and our Crafted Heavyweight T-shirt in off-white- which is also launching towards the end of september; another piece we’re particularly proud of.
We’ve spent a lot of time this last year perfecting our essentials- focusing on the weight, fits & overall quality which we think is really important, especially during the current climate. We want to create pieces that will last for more than one season- and become a part of your weekly rotations. Fast fashion is a big problem right now, and we want to move away from that.
