For over 70 years, Windsmoor has been synonymous with elegance, quality, and timeless style. Our collections of coats, clothing, dresses, and jackets are designed in London and crafted using only the finest wools, cashmeres, linens, and silks. We combine exquisite fabrics with impeccable tailoring to create pieces that transition seamlessly from season to season.
Our History
Windsmoor was founded in 1946 by clothing manufacturers Frank and Maurice Green. The brothers recognized a need for beautifully tailored, ready-to-wear clothing for women and launched their company with that vision in mind.
The name “Windsmoor” was chosen to evoke the blustery, romantic Moors of England – a place where gracious, feminine style meets the untamed beauty of nature. From the beginning, Windsmoor designs channeled this interplay between refinement and natural ease.
In the 1950s, Windsmoor pioneered the use of luxurious wool bouclé fabric in women’s coats and suits. The unique texture of bouclé wool complemented the era’s fuller skirts and trim silhouettes, while its warmth and durability made it an eminently practical choice for outerwear. Windsmoor bouclé coats became a wardrobe staple throughout the decade.
By the 1960s, Windsmoor was a household name on London’s thriving fashion scene. As dress codes relaxed, the brand introduced effortlessly chic separates and weekendwear with a signature bohemian twist. Breezy linen sundresses, embroidered cotton tunics, and floral print scarves captured a new, youthful spirit of style.
In the 1970s and 80s, Windsmoor cemented their reputation for impeccable coat design through the use of opulent faux furs, rich velvets, and wool-cashmere blends. The brand’s outerwear offerings expanded with chic trench coats, pea coats, and duffel coats engineered to enhance comfort and insulation.
Moving into the 90s and beyond, Windsmoor continues to balance timeless elegance with of-the-moment details. Our design ethos combines heritage fabrics with contemporary silhouettes, resulting in pieces that feel both familiar and fashion-forward.
Our Design Philosophy
Windsmoor’s design philosophy focuses on grace, quality, and simplicity above all. We believe that true sophistication lies in effortless refinement, not ostentation.
Our collections favor natural fabrics like wool, linen, silk, and cotton over synthetics. The inherent beauty of these textiles allows each garment’s construction and finishings to take center stage.
Expert tailoring and precision fit form the cornerstones of every Windsmoor piece. We use time-honored techniques like English seam finishes, silk linings, and pickstitching to structure garments that feel like loyal friends from the very first wear.
Versatile, wearable silhouettes define our clothing and outerwear. Ranging from boardroom-ready blazers to breezy peasant blouses, each garment transitions seamlessly from season to season and occasion to occasion.
Above all, we design for women of all ages who value quality, comfort, and personal style. Whether you’re 25 or 85, a Windsmoor coat, dress, or jacket communicates confidence, timeless taste, and individuality.
Our Production Standards
Windsmoor holds ourselves and our partners to the highest standards of ethical, sustainable production. We develop trusting, long-standing relationships with manufacturers, prioritizing fair treatment of workers and environmental stewardship.
Though our collections are designed in London, our production takes place across the globe. This enables us to identify and engage specialist artisans whose skills and standards meet our expectations.
For example, our wool coat fabric is woven in Italy to ensure the highest quality yarn and finish. These premium Italian woolens lend our outerwear its unparalleled warmth, drape and luster.
Tailoring occurs both locally and globally, depending on the nature of the garment. More complex, structured pieces like jackets and coats are constructed by our London-based tailors. Simple, delicate styles like blouses and dresses are sewn by our trusted partners in India and China.
Regardless of origin, we require all manufacturers to provide safe, clean working environments and fair wages for their employees. We audit facilities frequently to guarantee appropriate conditions are maintained.
Our Core Values
Tradition
Honoring classics while exploring the new. Our heritage informs our future.
Quality
Seeking out the finest fabrics and finishes. Good design lasts forever.
Versatility
Creating clothing to transition through life’s every moment. Ease meets elegance.
Sustainability
Producing ethically and conscientiously. Respect for people and the planet.
Individuality
Designing for self-expression. Style tells a story.
The Windsmoor Woman
She appreciates simplicity, quality, and comfort. Her closet is a curated collection of lasting pieces in natural fabrics. She dresses first and foremost to please herself.
Her personal style signatures? An impeccably tailored wool coat, an effortless linen sundress, a pair of perfectly fitted trousers. Her closet reflects her values. She buys less but better, favoring versatility and wearability over fleeting trends.
Above all, the Windsmoor woman lives gracefully. She resides in the balance between ease and intention. She understands that a well-made garment is sustenance for the spirit.
We are thrilled when a Windsmoor piece becomes a touchstone in a woman’s wardrobe: softening and improving with age, creating memories, reminding her of who she is. Our greatest reward comes from designs that feel familiar, faithful, and uniquely her own.
The Future of Windsmoor
As we embark on our next 70 years, Windsmoor will continue to serve the modern woman with timeless, versatile collections rooted in our heritage.
We are focusing on expanding our offerings of effortless knitwear, dresses, and separates in featherweight cashmeres, silks, and cotton blends. Our knit pieces provide vital comfort and ease, transitioning from workdays to weekends with ease.
In outerwear, we’re developing innovative fabrics that unite tradition with technology, such as lightweight wool tweeds and weatherproof heritage wools. These textiles deliver the aesthetics of classic English fabrics with modern performance to support life on the go.
As conscious consumers shift towards minimal, ethically produced wardrobes, we are well positioned to outfit them for life’s every occasion. Our credo of quality over quantity, versatility, and individuality allows women to dress sustainably without sacrificing style.
Most of all, we will continue sharing our passion for craftsmanship, artistry, and empowering personal style with women worldwide. Our pieces become part of the fabric of their lives – and that is a privilege we cherish.
We invite you to join the Windsmoor journey. May you find within our collections the perfect coat, dress, or jacket that makes you feel graceful, at ease, and truly yourself.
