British heritage style is in fashion this autumn
UKPulse Local Desk
Thanks to Jilly Cooper's influence, tartan and tweed are back in style, along with waxed jackets and wellies.
- Fashion has been mining the British heritage look since long before Brideshead Revisited made it romantic
- The success of Rivals has done for old-school British dressing what Emily in Paris did for the beret
British heritage style is a country where it is permanently October, with roaring fires, muddy lanes, and damp dogs. Fashion has been mining this seam since long before Brideshead Revisited made battered evening dresses and Oxford bags look romantic.
The show Rivals has brought the Sloane ranger back into the fashion conversation for the first time in years, with its costume designer drawing on original 1980s pieces from Dunhill and Mulberry for inspiration.
Why this matters: This style is satisfyingly utilitarian while also being loaded with enough backstory (class, history, eccentricity) to be intriguing and reinventable.
What this means for you: You can incorporate elements of British heritage style into your wardrobe by pairing a waxed jacket with a party dress or a silk scarf with a gale-proof outfit.