Grey Fox Blog is approaching its third birthday. To celebrate this and the Christmas season, I'm delighted to announce a competition with a prize of a hamper full of gifts selected from some of my favourite British menswear and accessories brands. [Please note this competition ended 6th December; many thanks to all who entered].
The traditional wicker hamper with leather straps contains the following items. I'm extremely grateful for the generosity and support of the brands involved.
- Pantherella/Scott Nichol, a voucher for £200 worth of English-made socks. A favourite sock brand, they combine beautiful designs with comfort and durability.
- Tusting, a waxed canvas and leather wash-bag from the English manufacturers of high quality bags and luggage whose factory I visited last year.
- Cheaney, your choice of a pair of Northampton-made shoes from their City range.
- Johnstons of Elgin, a cashmere scarf, made in Scotland. I visited their Elgin factory this autumn.
- Cravat Club, a silk cravat made in England, they make high quality pocket squares as well.
- D.R Harris, a selection of quintessentially British gentleman's shaving and grooming products, including a razor, shaving brush, shaving soap and other items. This brand has given me a real appreciation of high quality fragrances and shaving products.
- Drake's, a Black Watch tartan small knot Grenadine tie woven from a high-twist silk yarn on ancient looms over 100 years old. 8 cm in width and 147cm in length, untapped with hand rolled edges. Just reading this makes me want one! I visited their factory in East London this summer.
- Smyth & Gibson, white dress shirt in high quality cotton with Marcella bib, cuffs and collar. I wear a few of their high quality cotton shirts.
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| The contents of the hamper - all made in the UK. Socks illustrative only. |
To win the hamper you must post on Twitter and/or Instagram (preferably both) an image (taken by you, not Cartier Bresson) that captures what the word 'British' means to you. Whether it's sunset over a Scottish loch, a cup of steaming tea, a tweedy gentleman, or a market in Leicester, the image must ooze Britishness, reflecting the character of its the country's scenery and peoples.
The image must be accompanied by the hashtag #GreyFoxChristmas and be directed at @GreyFoxBlog AND @Pantherella (Twitter) @Pantherellasocks (Instagram).
The competition starts today, Saturday 29th November and ends at 3pm on Saturday 6th December. The winner will be announced over the weekend of 6th/7th December and the hamper posted as soon as possible around 9th December.
The competition starts today, Saturday 29th November and ends at 3pm on Saturday 6th December. The winner will be announced over the weekend of 6th/7th December and the hamper posted as soon as possible around 9th December.
Please show your support by following @GreyFoxBlog and the supporting brands on Twitter and other social media. Good luck, I look forward to seeing your images.
This competition is only open to UK readers, due to the size of the hamper. The decision about a choice of winner is final.
During the competition Pantherella is offering a 10% discount on their products using voucher code GreyFoxXmas10. The deadline for orders is 19th December 2014.
This competition is only open to UK readers, due to the size of the hamper. The decision about a choice of winner is final.
During the competition Pantherella is offering a 10% discount on their products using voucher code GreyFoxXmas10. The deadline for orders is 19th December 2014.