25th May 2017

There’s something refreshing and carefree about the clothing that comes along with summer fashion. Long balmy nights mean floaty florals and hot afternoon walks mean practical shorts and tees. Whatever your choice of summer activity, your clothing has to be effortless and relaxed while allowing you to standout in style. But there’s so much more to your summer wardrobe than just throwing on last year’s dress – discover the perfect summer wardrobe with our top summer outfit ideas below.

11th May 2017

From keeping up with the gardening to going for a forest walk, keeping cool and comfortable in summer shouldn’t come at a compromise. Find practical women’s summer outfits at Cotton Traders that are dependable, durable and most importantly, comfortable.

20th April 2017

Dressing for warmer climates shouldn’t mean you have to compromise on comfort or style. With the right essentials in your suitcase, you can get the most out of your summer holiday. To help you choose, we’ve picked our 7 travel wear must-haves from the latest Cotton Edits Holiday Shop collection. With everything from holiday tops to holiday skirts and travel trousers, it’s summer style made simple.

19th April 2017

Our Cotton Edits Spring/Summer Collection has arrived and it’s packed with stylish yet practical beach essentials to help you look and feel great. We’ve picked some of our suitcase-ready favourites to help you build the perfect capsule wardrobe for your next getaway

6th April 2017

The aim of our partnership with Guinness® is a simple one – to provide high-quality casual wear with iconic branding to boot. Our traditional clothing has always prioritised comfort and practicality to provide durable, lasting clothing, and our Guinness® wear is no different. Now, you just get the added bonus of a classic brand behind you.

17th August 2016

The Great British summertime is best known for unpredictable weather, barbeques and trips to the seaside. To celebrate the best parts of this time of year, we invited Yorkshire parenting bloggers to Lambert’s Yard in Leeds for a fun-filled day of summer activities.

Our recent research and timeline showcases “a century of Great British summers”, and we wanted to bring a taste of that nostalgia to the event, giving children the chance to enjoy some of the activities that formed fond memories for their parents.

11th July 2016

Ah, the signs of the British summer: t-shirt tans, cider in the park, and BBQs as far as the eye can see.

Britons love the summer - maybe because it's often short-lived - and we take advantage of sunshine over the British Isles in great style, whether we're making a trip to the races, watching Wimbledon, or enjoying a barbeque in the back garden.

These are the tropes of a modern-day summer, but what was it like back in the day?

13th May 2016

We carried out a survey with 2,000 UK adults – half employed and half retired – to uncover the realities of retiring.

15th March 2016

With spring in full swing, what better time to go all green-fingered and grow your own batch of fresh and fragrant herbs? As well as giving you a great sense of achievement each time you snip off a sprig to season your meal, you can ensure your home grown herbs are organic, unlike many of the pre-potted versions you’ll find in the supermarket.

18th February 2016

If a box of chocolates won't cut it this Mother's Day, then take a look at these creative ideas from our favourite bloggers for the perfect gift to say 'thank you'...