CODY MENSWEAR EXETER

When iconic British brand Belstaff was launched in 1924, its high-performance waterproof outerwear was the clothing of choice for motorcyclists and aviators. Today, the brand's edgy-cool jackets and classic biker boots are fashion-pack wardrobe staples. D&G is the contemporary and diffusion line from exclusive Italian fashion house Dolce and Gabbana. Launched some years after the main collection it has much more of a casual feel to it, yet still encompasses the Italian cut and distinctive Dolce and Gabbana styling. The majority of the collection is made up from jeans, t-shirts and trainers but also includes belts and knitwear. Lacoste has been at the forefront of sports inspired fashion clothing for nearly 80 years.

The company was founded in 1933 by legendary French tennis player Rene Lacoste alongside Andre Gillier who was already in the designer menswear industry. They started out by creating tennis t-shirts very similar to the Lacoste Polo Shirts seen today which were made from a cotton mesh and featured the now famous crocodile logo to the left breast. The company soon expanded its range to include clothing for Golf and Sailing. Lyle and Scott Polo Shirts, T-Shirts, Knitwear, Jackets, Shorts and Shoes. Lyle and Scott clothing have built a reputation of high quality designer menswear with a 130 year history in the design of authentic stylish Scottish knitwear.

Originally from the Scottish Borders town of Hawick, Lyle and Scott launched their first golf clothing range in 1967 with the distinctive 'Golden Eagle' embroidered logo. The Lyle and Scott Polo Shirt was an immediate success, with golfers such as Gary Player, Tony Jacklin, Greg Norman, Ronnie Corbett and Bob Hope championing the brand ever since. Lyle and Scott Polo Shirts, Jumpers and Jackets have recently boomed in popularity and can be seen regularly on celebrities such as Dermot O'Leary and Steve Jones along with bands such as Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian.