Mountbatten Weekend bag, by Whitehouse-Cox
Whitehouse Cox has handmade luxury leather goods in England since 1875. Championing clean and refined design sensibilities. I decided on the Mountbatten Holdall for its stylish understated design, durability and size.
A little history..
At its inception, Whitehouse Cox was a small family business focused on manufacturing equestrian equipment. Stirrups, bits and buckles were all produced in the company’s foundry. It was Whitehouse Cox’s ability to produce such products to a truly exacting standard that led the British army to enlist the brand to craft equestrian equipment for both the first and second world wars.
Following the wars and the redundancy of cavalry within the military, Whitehouse Cox began producing leather goods for commercial brands.
Decades of crafting leather goods for other brands led to therelative anonymity of Whitehouse Cox within Britain. In the face of many brands moving manufacturing abroad, Whitehouse Cox noticed the need for truly handmade in England luxury leather goods and elected to focus on its in-house collections.
100% Handmade In England
This bucks the trend of the many ‘British’ brands which have moved operations abroad. Indeed, Whitehouse Cox productsare not partially British made, they are one hundred percent handmade in England, with the company sourcing leather from British producers wherever possible.
It is Whitehouse Cox’s philosophy that the focus on British-made products produces a superior final item and this exemplary quality will never be sacrificed for higher profit margins.
Superior Quality
The sheer quality of a Whitehouse Cox product is evident in the brand’s current bridle and saddle leather collections.Whitehouse Cox products boast an average lifespan of nine to twelve years with daily use. During that time, the leather takes on a unique patina with use, leading to a truly individual accessory you can cherish as your own.
Design Philosophy
The overriding design principle behind a Whitehouse Cox item is clean and refined. The company logo is discretely placed on the interior of items, leaving the beautiful leather to speak for itself on the exterior. In a modern world of overt branding, we believe this is a refreshing take on accessories and something that is often noted by the brand’s clientele.
Michael Palin & Whitehouse Cox
The meticulous attention to detail and quality of Whitehouse Cox means the brand is regaining traction within Britain, with a number of discerning individuals keen to utilise the superior products. Notable among them is Michael Palin, who uses the Whitehouse Cox Explorer Bag on his travels and has a bespoke version created to meet his personal needs during his many odysseys.
The quality, provenance and heritage of each Whitehouse Cox collection ensures many notable individuals elect to use the brand’s items.
Discover Whitehouse Cox’s range at www.whitehouse-cox.co.uk.
Coat: Barbour Bedale
Blazer: Juan Carlos in Staneven’s ”Explorer” cloth
Shoes: Church’s vintage penny loafer
Knit: Yuri & Yuri
Scarf: Escorial by Joshua Ellis