Here in the UK, autumn is in full swing with both the leaves and the temperatures slowly but surely falling. With this change in season, comes a necessary change in our dressing habits with the warmer weather outfits taking centre stage. One might not be quite ready for the chunkiest of knitwear pieces just yet, so, in this article we thought we’d give you a rundown of our roll neck jumpers perfect for autumn and its cooler temperatures. The roll neck was first worn by knights in the 1400s as an undergarment to be worn with chainmail and armour. Fast forward a few centuries and we see it worn by labourers and manual workers in the late 1800s but today, it’s a...
When many of us think of Scottish knitwear, what comes to mind is a soft and chunky knitted garment that’s cosy, warm and perfect for wrapping up in. These types of pieces are the mainstay of Scottish knitwear and are what this craftsmanship, and indeed Colhay’s too, has become known for. Of course, we love these pieces and are incredibly proud of the thicker garments we produce, delighted with the comfort they bring to our customers. However, even in late September, the milder autumnal climate means we’re not quite ready to bring out the bigger pieces just yet. Instead, we’re all seeking garments that strike the delicate, and often tricky to find, balance of not too hot and not too...
New for Autumn/Winter 2024: Charcoal Grey Shawl Collar Cardigan Easy to style, comfortable to wear, and universally flattering, our superfine lambswool shawl collar cardigan is an ever popular style. This year we’re adding a new colourway to our collection: charcoal grey. It’s the same cosy cardigan we love to wrap up in in the cooler months, simply in an even more winter appropriate shade compared to our older grey melange colour. The charcoal would go particularly well with other grey toned clothing, as well as black and white, allowing you to achieve that paired back, minimal look, whilst exuding a good dose of masculinity on account of the darker charcoal melange and the hefty, rib-stitch texture of the shawl collar...
Our Cashmere Belmondo Rollneck is inspired by the iconic garment donned by actors of the French New Wave who, along with their cinematic style, dressed to rebel and to impress. Knitted in Scotland using a luxurious 2-ply cashmere, it is designed with a tall rollneck and slim silhouette. Read more about our design here.
At the centre of the Colhay’s philosophy is dignity and the idea that, no matter your circumstances, one should always treat themselves with respect. This involves looking after oneself, valuing the possessions you have, and respecting others.
In our latest article, founder Ronnie talks more about the inspiration behind Colhay's - how his grandparents' commitment to live with dignity and self-respect despite living in poverty in mid-century Hong Kong shaped his thinking about one's relationship with their possessions, and how this paved the way to the founding of Colhay's.
