PRIVATE WHITE V.C. - Manchester, England
The Heritage: Operating out of a 150-year-old redbrick mill on the banks of the River Irwell, the brand is named after the founder's great-grandfather, a local Victoria Cross recipient. They use locally sourced fabrics to craft military-grade menswear.
The Verdict: The pinnacle of modern British garment manufacturing. Their outerwear is engineered with obsessive attention to detail, utilising copper hardware from RIRI and spectacular Ventile cottons.
Core Products: Twin Track jackets, Ventile macs and premium menswear.