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10 British Clothing Brands You Need for Winter
- , by Charlie Frost
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Winter in the UK isn’t just cold — it’s grim. If you’re still layering up in mid-tier high street gear, it’s time to level up. From heavyweight hoodies to outerwear built for actual British weather, these 10 UK clothing brands deliver style and substance this season.
No fluff, no filler — just quality.
1. Represent
British-built and globally respected.
Represent’s winter range balances luxury streetwear with real-world functionality — think heavyweight 500GSM hoodies, cold-weather outerwear, and the now-iconic Owners Club range. You already know what time it is.
What to cop this winter: 247 pants, Owners Club hoodies, quilted bomber
2. Palace
Skate-born, winter-ready.
Palace doesn’t just dominate drops — they drop real outerwear too. With technical puffers, fleece sets, and winter-ready layers, Palace keeps you warm without losing the skate/street attitude.
What to cop this winter: Fleece zip-ups, puffy jackets, thermal hoodie
3. FROST
The fastest-rising UK streetwear brand — built for winter.
Let’s keep it real — FROST is the one to watch this winter. Born in the UK and designed for its brutal climate, FROST’s heavyweight hoodies and structured pieces go beyond seasonal trends. This is modern British streetwear done properly.
Their cuts are clean, graphics are sharp, and quality is undeniable. It’s not loud for the sake of it — but it turns heads all the same.
Why FROST is essential:
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500GSM+ hoodies with structured, boxy fits
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Limited releases with attention to detail
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Streetwear made for actual cold weather — not just IG photos
4. A Cold Wall*
Function meets brutalist design.
ACW* brings conceptual design into practical cold-weather wear. Their outerwear and knitwear collections are made for bleak British weather — and they look like they belong in a museum at the same time.
What to cop this winter: Technical puffers, wool-blend trousers, oversized outerwea
5. Corteiz
The UK’s most disruptive streetwear label.
Corteiz has built its name on chaos — and now it’s backed it with actual quality. Their fleeces, puffers, and winter layers are hitting harder every season. If you’re in the loop, you know what to do.
What to cop this winter: Shell jackets, fleece pullovers, 1/4 zip layer
6. Barbour International
Old school heritage with modern relevance.
Barbour’s International range reimagines their rugged countryside gear for urban winter wear. It’s a fusion of functionality, heritage, and modern street influence — and still waterproof, obviously.
What to cop this winter: Wax jackets, quilted puffers, cold-resistant overshirt
7. Phase London
Tailored streetwear for everyday winter fits.
Phase London doesn’t shout — but it doesn’t need to. With clean lines, premium fabrics, and structured winter pieces, it’s built for the guy who wants to keep it sharp when the temps drop.
What to cop this winter: Puffer coats, relaxed-fit cargos, heavyweight hoodie
8. Cole Buxton
British minimalism at its cleanest.
Cole Buxton has carved out a lane with its athletic-inspired tailoring and brutally clean aesthetic. The heavyweight sweats and outerwear pieces are built like tanks, but still wearable every day. Everything is cut to perfection and made to last.
What to cop this winter: Warm-up hoodies, cropped puffers, heavyweight jogger
9. Summit UK
The quiet utility brand making noise.
Summit doesn’t care about hype — just well-made, purpose-driven gear that works in all conditions. Think earthy tones, tough materials, and outdoor-inspired fits that still look at home in the city.
What to cop this winter: Sherpa fleeces, oversized gilets, utility jacket
10. Garms Affiliated
Grassroots UK streetwear with cult energy.
Garms Affiliated started in the underground and hasn’t lost its edge. With graphic-heavy hoodies, streetwise cuts, and real community backing, they’re putting on for the culture — especially in winter, when layers matter.
What to cop this winter: Graphic hoodies, washed sweats, cold-weather staple
Final Thoughts
British fashion isn’t all heritage and tailoring anymore. These 10 brands are pushing streetwear, outerwear, and winter essentials forward — without losing that raw UK edge.
Shop our range of hoodies & sweatshirts to fight the cold this winter here.