The coolest fashion brands with a Royal Warrant

A Royal Warrant is a luxury fashion brand's golden-ticket.

Considered the Queen's stamp of approval, a Royal Warrant is bestowed on brands that have had an ongoing trading agreement with the Royal Household for at least five years.

With around 800 warrant holders in the world today, the royal family continue to reign as global taste-makers.

But as luxury fashion increasingly embraces street over suave - with Off-White's creative director Virgil Abloh the current poster boy of cool - do royal notions of luxe feel relevant?

As it turns out, tweed and cashmere have uses that extend far beyond the Sunday hunt. Below are eight of the coolest of the royal's favourite brands.

'Fit for a queen' has never been so in vogue.

Ettinger

One of the few remaining British luxury leather goods companies still made in the UK, Ettinger has a proud history of quality craftsmanship. Run by the Ettinger family since 1934, the brand offers a vast collection of leather accessories built for stylish travel. Hailing from a lineage of military tailors, the brand's heritage is evident in their utilitarian aesthetic. Although they offer separate men's and women's collections, their design approach can be deemed androgynous and inconspicuously cool.

Find them in Harrods and Fortnum and Mason, or online here.

Hunter

A festival favourite, Hunter's signature Original boot has reached cult status. Princess Diana wore Hunter Originals in her 1977 engagement photo with Prince Charles, while Kate Moss famously has often chosen to wear the black version to Glastonbury over the years, causing it to become synonymous with the music festival. The brand even went onto appear at London Fashion Week for several seasons before more recently announcing that it had decided to "step away from the traditional fashion calendar" in a bid to "move the needle on how it engages with the customer and excites the industry." As well as royals, other celebrity fans of Hunters include Alexa Cung, Margot Robbie, David Beckham and Kendall Jenner.

To browse their full collection, pay a visit to Hunter's global flagship store on Regent Street. Alternatively, you can find them online from ASOS, My Theresa and the Hunter website here.

Burberry

The appointment of former Creative Director Christopher Bailey in 2001 elevated Burberry from a tired brand to a global fashion icon. Established in 1856 with a focus on outerwear, Burberry made its name from supplying gabardine trench coats to the military in World War One. Bailey's collections in recent years have given a streetwear spin on the house's heritage check, including a homage to the LGBTQ community in his outgoing collection.

A recent collaboration saw British model Adwoa Aboa art direct a photo-series in Ghana featuring the brand's AW18 collection. And a brief glimpse of Riccardo Tisci's slant on the brand as the new Creative Director promises a continuation of a gender neutral aesthetic and a more diverse audience. For a brand with a rich history, we love the new story it's telling.

With various London stores, Burberry is also stocked at Harrods and Selfridges, or online from Matchesfashion, Net-A-Porter and the brand's page here.

Fulton

An umbrella company with a Royal Warrant couldn't get more British. Starting from a small factory in Whitechapel in 1956, Fulton is now the largest supplier of umbrellas and wet-weather gear in the UK. Collaborating with British designers since 2003, including Lulu Guinness and William Morris, the brand appreciates a fashionable slant on an entirely practical accessory. Their transparent Birdcage range is very Chanel SS18, with a more enticing price-point to jazz up your rainy-day get-up.

Find them online at House of Fraser, Debenhams and John Lewis, or to preview their full range, check out the Fulton website here.

Pringle

Since 1815, the Scottish label has been innovative in technical advances in knitwear. Claiming to have even coined the term 'knitwear', Pringle don't mess around when it comes to a knitted jumper. With an array of staple garments in luxury fabrics, their contemporary aesthetic gives a relevant slant on what could otherwise be deemed ordinary. From oversized cardigans to contemporary cashmere twin-sets Pringle is a luxury go-to for cool comfort.

Find Pringle at their flagship Mayfair store or Selfridges, or you can shop the brand online at Farfetch, The Outnet, and their online store here.

Corgi

Who doesn't love a pair of fancy socks? Still operating in the small Welsh mining village where it began in 1892, Corgi socks specialise in accessorising your feet. Embracing hero natural fibres - cotton and cashmere - the range dabbles with funky prints and vibrant takes on the classic stripe. Injecting a pop of colour into your wardrobe was never so comfortable.

Shop their cotton and cashmere ranges online here.

Launer London

The Queen’s favoured handbag, and choosen accessory during her front row debut at London Fashion Week this year, Launer London has specialised in leather accessories since the 1940s. From its humble beginnings in a Soho workshop, today the brand is the second-best non concession handbag seller in Selfridges. While their designs remain consistently understated, the brand are pushing a more youthful focus with new colours that elevate the bags unassuming aesthetic. For a personal touch, their made to order service allows you to customise any legendary style in whatever leather or colour choice you like, or have your initials stamped in gold. Look to their patent leather ranges for nightwear glam appeal.

Available in Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason and its online boutique here.

Tricker’s

No fuss quality leather boots haven’t been this practical, or edgy, since Dr. Martens. One of the oldest shoemakers in England, since 1829 Tricker's has been experts in quality shoe manufacturing. A single pair of boots is a result of 260 individual construction processes. Equally marketed towards country estate owners and the aristocratic, its original mission statement over 100 years ago remains just as relevant today. Utilitarian dressing guaranteed to make a stomp.

For a completely tailor-made service, visit the Jermyn Street store in St James, or buy online from Farfetch, Mr Porter and the brand's own site here.