Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [3 Cool British Brands To Know](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/2125) ![3 Cool British Brands To Know](https://media.slman.com/o540HLbgKXoA0gDF2caWirRHMEM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fbrands-know-thumb.jpg) Photography: @KESTIN.CO/ @DUKEDEXTER [Fashion](/index%2Ephp/style/fashion) / 03 May 2023 # 3 Cool British Brands To Know This column is where we give you a head start on your mates in the race to look good each season. With a tip of the hat to the weekend’s historic events, this time we’ve got three British brands that can help you feel like a king… Photography: @KESTIN.CO/ @DUKEDEXTER [ ![](https://media.slman.com/aU4-5hlPYtHJbGf_VcdSZ8ugVt4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fkestin-brand-main.png) ](https://www.kestin.co/) This Edinburgh menswear brand is all about understated cool. Ex-Nigel Cabourn designer Kestin Hare taps into Scotland’s rich design history and the colours of its sublime landscapes to create regular collections of modern classics. Kestin being a Scottish label, cold-weather gear is a strong suit – but don’t sleep on the latest spring/summer offering. Pieces like carpenter pants in a rare waffle cord will earn subtle nods of approval from other men in the know. Visit [Kestin.co](https://www.kestin.co/) ![St Abbs Overshirt](https://media.slman.com/8Dr-TcTeZW3JUdkssyGPm9YLVmE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fst-abbs-overshirt-blue.png) [#### St Abbs Overshirt](https://www.kestin.co/products/st-abbs-overshirt-in-khaki) £135 ![Aberlour Carpenter Pant in Ecru Waffle Cord](https://media.slman.com/SbMlUksqyN4DZ1jGArY0sv0aWi4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Faberlour-carpenter-pant-ecru-waffle-cord.png) [#### Aberlour Carpenter Pant in Ecru Waffle Cord](https://www.kestin.co/products/aberlour-carpenter-pant-in-ecru) £159 ![Selkirk Classic Rugby in Navy Green](https://media.slman.com/KH7hpguuNz-SnzQp0nPNV5hDz5c=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fselkirk-classic-rugby-navy-green.png) [#### Selkirk Classic Rugby in Navy Green](https://www.kestin.co/products/rugby-3) £139 ![Coldingham Crew Sweatshirt in Grey Marl Fleece Backed Jersey](https://media.slman.com/GeY4Q8ctvt5IxPhk6Toiqj-tESA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fcoldingham-crew-sweatsece-backed-jersey.png) [#### Coldingham Crew Sweatshirt in Grey Marl Fleece Backed Jersey](https://www.kestin.co/collections/spring-summer-23-drop-1/products/coldingham-sweat-in-olive) £95 ![Raeburn Button Down Shirt in Pale Blue](https://media.slman.com/lP6v8PDnOg16toUCQs758Xya0BQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fraeburn-button-down-shirt-blue-stripe.png) [#### Raeburn Button Down Shirt in Pale Blue](https://www.kestin.co/products/raeburn-button-down-shirt-in-pale-blue) £115 ![Selkirk Classic Rugby In Burgundy / Navy Stripe](https://media.slman.com/k4eYpFp1gTGLjzUPyvdkudeo51k=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fselkirk-classic-rugby-gundy-navy-stripe.png) [#### Selkirk Classic Rugby In Burgundy / Navy Stripe](https://www.kestin.co/products/rugby-1) £139 ![Aberlour Carpenter Pant In Olive Cotton Canvas](https://media.slman.com/pRthGT25P3zrT_G2fQTDhWY2qVo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Faberlour-carpenter-pant-live-cotton-canvas.png) [#### Aberlour Carpenter Pant In Olive Cotton Canvas](https://www.kestin.co/products/aberlour-carpenter-pant-in-olive) £155 ![Coldingham Crew Sweats In Navy Backed Jersey](https://media.slman.com/vqhZpiXzGUtUrtNcXsmfbLzmqRc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fcoldingham-crew-sweats-navy-backed-jersey.png) [#### Coldingham Crew Sweats In Navy Backed Jersey](https://www.kestin.co/products/coldingham-sweat-in-midnight) £95 [ ![](https://media.slman.com/G5yG7f1hk2kYEGAn2pNmBtKpCUA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fduke-and-dexter-main.png) ](https://dukeanddexter.com/en-au?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6cKiBhD5ARIsAKXUdyZ0A8DAu9E-GCTCHHZox3x92T_GNGP8Y8bfpX0s2sFkPdGcdxdymh0aAl4EEALw_wcB) This young brand blends traditional British craftsmanship with daring design to produce footwear of enduring quality. Handmade in England using responsibly sourced materials, Duke + Dexter’s shoes embody the brand’s ‘buy once and buy right’ mantra. Its latest collection draws inspiration from Morocco to introduce new silhouettes alongside updated classics. Visit [DukeAndDexter.com](https://dukeanddexter.com) ![Ritchie Grey Sneakers](https://media.slman.com/ALIZNISVosdKR1twR-HDfEqvqyc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fritchie-grey-sneakers.png) [#### Ritchie Grey Sneakers](https://dukeanddexter.com/products/ritchie-grey-sneaker) £195 ![Commando Tobacco Boat Shoes](https://media.slman.com/M2iUmJ48qcRZBzoZe2N1ANpXirQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fcommando-tobacco-boat-shoe.png) [#### Commando Tobacco Boat Shoes](https://dukeanddexter.com/products/commando-tobacco-boat-shoe?_pos=1&_sid=6d008e745&_ss=r) £180 ![Ritchie Vintage White Sneakers](https://media.slman.com/NPoExXusaJXXxuBIKzgvP6xqSeE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fvintage-white-sneaker.png) [#### Ritchie Vintage White Sneakers](https://dukeanddexter.com/products/ritchie-vintage-white-sneaker?_pos=1&_sid=688c258db&_ss=r) £195 ![Chestnut X White Penny Loafer](https://media.slman.com/coeXEs_eQd3lygj4jvGdR-cXW7Q=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fchestnut-x-white-penny-loafer.png) [#### Chestnut X White Penny Loafer](https://dukeanddexter.com/products/wilde-chestnut-x-white-penny-loafer) £220 ![Wilde Pebble Grain Penny Loafer](https://media.slman.com/-RVncfPqeCmMN9-QBGDeL-hT4UI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fblack-x-white-penny-loafer.png) [#### Wilde Pebble Grain Penny Loafer](https://dukeanddexter.com/products/wilde-black-x-white-pebble-grain-penny-loafer?_pos=2&_sid=6ea3b9a36&_ss=r) £220 ![Mocha Brown Penny Loafer](https://media.slman.com/eMClKldAAcBUU5_NeDhrAB9rL7w=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fmocha-brown-penny-loafer.png) [#### Mocha Brown Penny Loafer](https://dukeanddexter.com/products/wilde-mocha-brown-penny-loafer) £220 ![Commando Black Boat Shoe](https://media.slman.com/oVtpm9hfqm7EkF66-9qdnASJih8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fcommando-black-boat-shoe.png) [#### Commando Black Boat Shoe](https://dukeanddexter.com/products/commando-black-boat-shoe) £180 ![Otis Off-White Sneaker](https://media.slman.com/1AwJwNI8Xz1NFKFyuyQ_q6tjDdU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fotis-white-sneaker.png) [#### Otis Off-White Sneaker](https://dukeanddexter.com/products/otis-off-white-sneaker) £170 [ ![](https://media.slman.com/ofKBt68-dTrZjz76kv5N8q6sluo=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fymc-main.png) ](https://www.youmustcreate.com/) ## YMC You Must Create (YMC) has been in the business of crafting directional yet wearable pieces since the mid-90s. Co-founder Fraser Moss learnt at the feet of Vivienne Westwood and has now perfected a trademark style of his own: cool, elevated basics with a subtle counter-cultural edge. Season after season, the brand delivers everything you need for seriously laid-back weekends. Visit [YouMustCreate.com](https://www.youmustcreate.com) ![Allday Biodegradable Sunglasses ](https://media.slman.com/vdlMzbKAYI3mxTI7b82WZnZASSc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fallday-biodegradable-sunglasses-olive-green-graduated-brown.png) [#### Allday Biodegradable Sunglasses ](https://www.youmustcreate.com/product/sunglasses/ptfzb3003-sunglasses-allday-olive-green-graduated-brown/) £120 ![Triple Garment Dyed Organic Cotton Slub T-Shirt Pink](https://media.slman.com/jcT7zL2z0nZ-RRwGJ5U-iy80o_g=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Ftriple-garment-dyedb-t-shirt-pink.png) [#### Triple Garment Dyed Organic Cotton Slub T-Shirt Pink](https://www.youmustcreate.com/product/mens-new-arrivals/p6uab60-triple-t-shirt-pink/?) £55 ![Earth Alva Skate Trouser Navy](https://media.slman.com/ru3dwF-PCRu_FX3ZfgWXML_4ER8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fearth-alva-skate-trouser-navy.png) [#### Earth Alva Skate Trouser Navy](https://www.youmustcreate.com/product/mens-trousers/p4aze40-earth-alva-skate-trousers-navy/) £150 ![Doc Savage Garment Dyed Hopsack Cotton Shirt](https://media.slman.com/XETuw1KqBuMPBXwS5PTqLeyaPC8=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fdoc-savage-garment-shirt-olive.png) [#### Doc Savage Garment Dyed Hopsack Cotton Shirt](https://www.youmustcreate.com/product/mens-new-arrivals/p2uap31-doc-savage-shirt-olive/) £175 ![Y Motif Sock Red Blue](https://media.slman.com/s5udZsaLnS8WNN0XmINRmoibyZU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fy-motif-sock-red-blue.png) [#### Y Motif Sock Red Blue](https://www.youmustcreate.com/product/womens-socks/qpuaf60-y-motif-sock-red-blue/?) £25 ![Earth Shrank Sweatshirt ](https://media.slman.com/CoQYsWQJbnvllicBeSIbE2HMCag=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fymc-earth-shrank-swhirt-ecru-marl.png) [#### Earth Shrank Sweatshirt ](https://www.youmustcreate.com/product/mens-new-arrivals/p7aze10-earth-shrank-sweatshirt-ecru-marl/) £115 ![Royalties Men’s Summer Cotton Socks Rose](https://media.slman.com/dpEUS5NtAPW5EXUbwp6MXZoELYE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Froyalties-mens-sumtton-socks-rose.png) [#### Royalties Men’s Summer Cotton Socks Rose](https://www.youmustcreate.com/product/mens-new-arrivals/ppubb6103-royalties-socks-summer-rose/) £29 ![Military Ultrafine Cotton Shirt ](https://media.slman.com/IzQlmromZhL1-6ac03qyLd0e0w4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2023%2F05%2Fmilitary-ultrafine-cotton-shirt-navy.png) [#### Military Ultrafine Cotton Shirt ](https://www.youmustcreate.com/product/mens-new-arrivals/p2uao40-military-shirt-navy/) £195 DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. 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