Last-minute Christmas shopping taking its toll? Or perhaps you’re after a festive favourite to keep you cosy over the cooler months? Finding the perfect winter wear is essential to ensuring you’re protected from the chill when the frost begins to bite. Whether you’re taking to the park, exploring the Christmas markets or simply running Christmas time errands, equip yourself for the festive season with winter clothes for women and men that lock out the chill for good this year.

Whether you’re buying for an auntie, choosing the perfect knitwear for friends or looking to find that something special for the other half, Cotton Traders have gifts for all. Find versatile Christmas presents for everyone, perfect for ticking items off loved ones’ wish-lists this year.

Whether you’re heading to the Christmas markets or hosting your own family celebrations, teaming your Christmas jumpers with your women’s winter boots is the perfect way to adapt to any festive event this year. Find versatile women’s winter wear to lock out the cold, but remain stylish and comfortable throughout the entire Christmas season.

As we reach the midst of autumn, the days get colder and we find ourselves needing that extra layer of warmth when we go outside. With conkers to collect and woodland walks to go on, your autumnal attire needs to keep you warm and dry without compromising on style.

From walking on volcanoes and glaciers to visiting stunning architecture and modern art, there are so many different things to do, that working out what to wear in Iceland in winter can be tricky. With temperatures averaging 0 ˚C, and only around 4-5 hours of daylight, your chosen Iceland-wear certainly needs to stand up to the cold.

Always thought about heading off to the beautiful city of Venice in winter? It’s a great time to visit, as the city slows to a more relaxed pace – a world away from the 18 million visitors that grace its canals during the summer months.

We can’t help but notice the weather is on the turn. And that chill in the air has well and truly turned our thoughts to roaring fires, roast dinners and warm, cosy jumpers. So we thought we’d hunker down and dig through our collection to find our favourite plus-size winter clothes, as well as some plus-size autumn fashion classics to get you through the next few months.

From the swinging 60s through to the 90s, our fashion inspiration has gone through countless transformations. But what was popular all those decades ago? And how has fashion changed over time? Explore our evolution of fashion infographic below to relive past memories – fond or otherwise!

For lasting comfort, our selection of flexible sole shoes and trainers are here. Discover more about what to expect from the latest addition to our footwear range, from memory foam insocks and flexible soles, to a super lightweight construction.

As Cotton Traders celebrates its 30th year in business, we sit down with our founders, former England rugby captains Fran Cotton and Steve Smith, to hear their fondest memories and favourite stories from their time as friends and business partners! First up, we have our Chairman, Fran Cotton...

Thinking about giving your home décor a refresh? Discover the latest homeware range to land at Cotton Traders and give your home a new look with some welcome new additions to your bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and living space. You don't need an extravagant budget to show your home a little attention. Just follow our simple tips below;

Your luxury cruise is booked, the calendar is marked. All that’s left to do now is consider what to pack.But it’s not all sunglasses and straw hats – there are literally a ‘boat load’ of options when it comes to packing for a cruise. Not all cruises are the same, which means knowing what to take on a cruise might not be as easy as you’d have first thought. The length of time you’re going, the part of the world you’re exploring and the evening dress code will all affect what you decide to fill your suitcase with. So, what should you have on your cruise packing list?

From keeping up with the gardening to going for a forest walk, keeping cool and comfortable in summer shouldn’t come at a compromise. Find practical women’s summer outfits at Cotton Traders that are dependable, durable and most importantly, comfortable.