A Gentle Guide to the Style That Connects Us to Home, Craft, and the Countryside" There is a certain kind of clothing that doesn’t simply sit on the body, but settles into your life. Pieces that feel lived-in even when they’re new; garments that carry the quiet assurance of tradition. British heritage clothing belongs to this world — a world shaped by countryside mornings, damp hedgerows, horses on winter fields, and the gentle rhythm of slower living. But what makes somethin

Written by Mandy Davies - November 2025 There’s something about December that makes us crave deeper meaning. The lights go up, the evenings draw in, and suddenly we’re all seeking comfort, nostalgia, and stories woven through the things we bring into our homes. And that’s exactly why preloved heritage gifts  feel so special at Christmas. At a time when everything is rushed, commercialised, and often mass-produced, giving (or receiving!) a heritage piece that has history, craf

Written by Mandy Davies · CirChic Journal · November 2025 · 2 min read A quiet reflection on the clothes that arrive with stories already woven in. There is something almost enchanting about slipping into a piece of clothing that has lived a little before you. Especially when it comes to British heritage style — tweeds, waxed jackets, soft leather boots — the kind of garments that gather character the way old houses gather warmth. Preloved heritage clothing doesn’t just join

The New Year is the prime time for a wardrobe clear-out, but what's the best route for those clothes you're ready to part with?

Did you know… Every year in the UK, around 360,000 tonnes of clothing end up being thrown away. That’s roughly £140 million worth of perfectly wearable fashion sent straight to landfill. Even more shocking? The average item is worn just 10 times before being discarded. For something that took resources, craftsmanship, labour, transport and packaging to exist… ten wears feels heartbreakingly low. This is exactly where slow fashion — and preloved heritage style — steps