10 Of The Most Iconic British Brands
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10 Of The Most Iconic British Brands

Josh Glancy picks the homegrown names beloved for their enduring appeal

Josh Glancy picks the homegrown names beloved for their enduring appeal – here are our pick of the most iconic British brands. 

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10 Of The Most Iconic British Brands

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Barbour

Practical, posh and something Kate Middleton would wear. Sought by aspirational Americans. barbour.com

Daylesford

The beating heart of
the new Cotswolds is a mecca for hordes of Americans hunting for chunky blankets and cottagecore. daylesford.com

Land Rover

Beloved for its off-to-Gloucestershire-with-a-lab-in-the-boot vibe, US sales of Land Rovers have boomed in the past decade. landrover.co.uk

Liberty London

From William Morris prints to Dinny Hall jewellery, Liberty offers a distinctly British take on the department store. libertylondon.com

Macallan 

Of all the many scotches that are venerated in the US, Macallan has perhaps the widest appeal. themacallan.com

New & Lingwood

Not everyone desires or indeed can afford their aristocratic silk robes and scarves. But those who do – and can – flock here. newandlingwood.com

Robert Kime

The titan of English decorating recently passed away, but his timeless style is still adored by interior aficionados. robertkime.com

Soane

Unmoved by the Lulu Lytle Downing Street scandal, wealthy transatlantics love to plaster their homes in Soane designs. soane.co.uk

Soho House

Sure, they have them all over now. But Soho House keenos will still flock to the London chapters for a taste of the OG (original gangster). sohohouse.com

Vivienne Westwood

The original punk designer continues to challenge the status quo. viviennewestwood.com