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.
Here in the UK we’re experiencing one of the most autumnal early summers in memory. June, so far, has been incredibly wet and grey, and more of the same is predicted for the remainder of the month. With the weather sliding seamlessly and without warning between sunny and soggy several times throughout the day, it can be tricky to choose an outfit in the mornings. This combination of warm and wet is where the problem lies; more extreme weather doesn’t pose such a wardrobe problem. When it’s cold, dressing is much easier, simply add layers until you’re comfortable, wrapping up well and insulating yourself against the cold. When it’s warm, wear something light and comfortable like any short-sleeved garment and...
Easy to style and wear, the trusty cardigan is the perfect transitional weather and the abundance of half-overcast and half-sunny days we experience during springtime. The ever handy and greatly versatile cardigan is the epitome of a practical garment, whilst simultaneously offering an elegant and flattering addition to your outfit. One of the biggest benefits of choosing to wear a cardigan is the convenience and freedom it offers throughout the day, particularly when compared to wearing a jacket. The cardigan makes for a great ‘just in case’ piece that you can easily fold up and slide into your work bag when you’re not wearing it. Should you choose to wear a jacket, packing it away into a bag isn’t an...
With summer now well and truly upon us, we thought it would be a good time to revisit the design philosophy, history, inspiration and wearability of one of our favourite spring summer pieces, the cashmere silk tennis polo shirt.
Read our latest editorial to find out more.
One of our main aims at Colhay’s is to equip our customers as much as we can with a full and in-depth understanding of the garments they’re purchasing. It’s a crucial cornerstone of our ethos, driving us to ensure that we explain precisely what our garments are made of, how best to care for them and how you will get the most back from them. In this article we have collated our tips and advice on how best to look after your knitwear and perhaps correct some of the common misunderstandings when it comes to knitwear care. Mindful Dressing Knitwear as a product, compared to other garments like jackets and jeans, is far more comfortable, but also because of...
