Cotton Traders discover how, 300 years on, we've arrived at the liberating variety of swimsuit styles we enjoy in the 21st century.

Rugby fans througout England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy are dusting off their national flags, donning their rugby shirts and clearing their throats in anticipation for some rousing national anthems! That’s right, the 2018 6 Nations tournament kicks off on 1st February, and this year will be particualrly exciting as it acts as a barometer for the long-awaited World Cup in Japan later in the autumn.

By now, Christmas is a distant memory, and our thoughts are turning to the blue skies, white sand and sunshine of a winter escape. Mine sure are!

Suede is a material that’s often misunderstood. People sometimes wonder how to wear suede shoes, worrying that they are difficult to pair with outfits and high maintenance to look after.

Who doesn’t love comfortable loungewear? Cosiness, warmth and relaxation guaranteed. And when temperatures drop and you know you’re not leaving the house, you can wear your winter loungewear all day long! To get you into the spirit of ‘lounging around’ this winter, we’ve had a rifle through our stocks and pulled out a few of our most comfortable lounge clothes to see you through the colder seasons.