A Gentleman’s Camo - Purdey's Tweed Collection

The material itself is an ancient one, made by the hardy inhabitants of the Outer Hebrides to withstand the ferocious winters. It was in the Victorian era that the passion for tweed really took off, when sporting holidays north of the Border became the fashionable thing to do. Estate tweeds emerged at that period, too, as an increasing number of English families bought sporting estates and, without the right to wear clan tartans, had to design their own. 

Skip forward to the 21st century and astonishingly, the fashion for tweed has not diminished, indeed it has grown. Widely acknowledged to be one of the best camouflages you can wear, whether shooting a partridge in Suffolk or stalking a stag in the Highlands, tweed is not only the accepted uniform for any form of fieldsports, it is also one of the most practical. Sturdy, durable, naturally water repellent and warm, tweed clothing is a must for any Shot.

Muted colours for the multi-purpose

Purdey’s new collection for the autumn/winter 2017 season offers the perfect tweed – muted colours that blend in whether shooting or stalking ensure that they are ideal for every sporting endeavour, and the waterproofing has been improved with Ventile, a heritage fabric made from cotton and dating from World War II. The subtle brown, with a fine red check is inspired by the Purdey archive and has been developed with specialist weavers in the Scottish Borders. 

Men’s Tweed Field Coat

Weatherproof and warm, this coat is designed for long, hard days whether you are shooting grouse on moorland or pheasants in the famous Devon valleys. Raglan sleeves and a pleated back ensure that your swing will never be restricted, while a detachable shoulder strap means you can carry your coat if the action heats up. The snap fasteners are rubberised, preventing your gun being scratched but also ensuring you don’t make any noise at a critical point during a stalk. The coat has hand warmer pockets, as well as expandable cartridge pockets with flap retainers. The outfit is completed by a pair of waterproof breeks, which sport a traditional buckle cuff as well as extra belt loops and a Purdey starburst leather patch. Should the season be mild, a fantastic addition is the waterproof shooting vest, which also has the pleat at the rear to ensure ease of movement, with a half-belt to give a perfect fit and horn buttons. Alcantra patches on each shoulder ensure that the stock of your shotgun or rifle won’t slip and give a classic finish to the vest. 

Prices: 

• Coat - £895
• Breeks - £395
• Vest - £395

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