British Essentials For A Mid-Week Break

Any gentleman should from time to time take it upon themselves to have a crafty break, mid-week. Take a days holiday and go away for the night, either treat your partner or go with the lads. You deserve it. With you now thoroughly convinced let's get you kitted out with some superb British essentials for your trip.


The Charlie Noble - Charlie Noble - charlienoble.co.uk - £300

There comes a point in a man's life when he should own a genuinely stylish overnight bag. This is one of the finest. A perfect shape and size for a mid-week jaunt, the bag comes in three great colours. My choice would be the saddle brown and blue piping, effortless class. It's sturdy, well designed, made from Scottish leather and stitched in London, a very British bag indeed. Tough enough to withstand a heavy overnighter with the boys and good looking enough for the finest hotels with your partner.

Milton Passport Holder - Tanner and Oak - tannerandoak.com - £35

Should your mid week adventure take you abroad then a superb Tanner and Oak passport holder in red is a perfect accompaniment to your passport. Again we've picked some top British made leather here and for the quality that entails, with a great deep red colour, £35 is a remarkably cheap price. Tanner and Oak pride themselves on British design and the Milton oozes understated and confident style. For gentlemen with attention to detail and a subtle determination to fly the British fashion flag wherever their passport may take them.

Ruskin Grandad Navy - Oliver Spencer - oliverspencer.co.uk - £85

A short break requires some forward planning and versatility in your packing. This great Grandad shirt from exceptional British designer Oliver Spencer fits the bill and you'd look right at home wearing this either at breakfast or in the bars in the evening. Smart, great colour and lightweight makes this a must pick for a short break. The Ruskin would look great both under a jacket but can easily hold it's own with jeans.