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Grenson is a genuine British heritage brand, with more than 150 years behind it. Ironic then, that they’re so up to date, whether it’s shoes for men and women or their accessories made with steadfast attention to quality and detail. Grenson remains a must‑have. With a history dating back to the 1940s, their casual tote is as sound on engineering grounds as it is on style. £140 www.grenson.com
Best foot forward
Bionda Castana is a fine example of luxury fashion embracing positive change. Though founded in 2007 and soon acquiring red‑carpet moments, recently the brand has realigned itself on sustainable zero-waste principles. Customers select their preferred model and materials from the available archive. Each pair of shoes is then made to order and dispatched directly from Italy. Priced according to model and materials. www.biondacastana.com
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In the shade
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Cutler & Gross is a British heritage optical brand that was born in the Swinging Sixties, created iconic moments in the 1980s and thrives with today’s discerning eyewear wearer. Their sunglasses, available in a range of colour combinations, are perfect for escaping winter to the Caribbean sun or embracing the challenge of late-season Alpine snow glare. Priced from £300. www.cutlerandgross.com
Craving carbon
Multiple award-winning jewellery designer and maker Rachel Boston offers both ready‑to-go collections and bespoke jewellery. Neither are produced in large stocks, in keeping with the brand’s sustainability and ethical manufacturing ethos. The X-Amunet ring in rose gold, with oval rose cut grey diamond and grey diamonds on the band is a showstopper. It is made to order from £2,000. www.rachelboston.co.uk
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Duchess clutches
Wilbur & Gussie was steadily building a niche London-based handbag brand until Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was spotted clutching one. Since then, they have barely been able to keep up with demand. Manufactured by a traditional family-run workshop in Spain, these clutch bags offer the perfect combination of practical and pretty for a special occasion. Edith clutch £220. www.wilburandgussie.com
The shipping forecast
Tom Kay’s Finisterre is a relative newcomer to the scene, less than two decades old and born of the needs of hardy British surfers, for whom there is no tropical sun. In parallel to what it offers the beach boys of Cornwall and Devon, its sustainability-conscious outlook produces stylish winter looks such as this Westwray cable knit jumper in 100% Donegal tweed yarn. £110 www.finisterre.com
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