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Far Afield

Independent Brighton-and-Porto menswear label making travel-inspired camp shirts, cords and knitwear in considered natural fabrics.

BrightonOrigin
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$Price

Similar to Universal Works, Folk Clothing, Oliver Spencer

A brown Far Afield knitted button-through polo cardigan with cream, rust and yellow vertical stripes

What to know about Far Afield

Two brothers, Brighton and Porto

Founded in 2016 by Mark and Chris Scholes, who had run earlier labels including Brighton's Thread Menswear; the operation now runs between Brighton and Porto.

Camp collars and retro palettes

The core is open-collar camp shirts, printed and jacquard weaves, knitted polos, corduroy trousers and overshirts, in colours that lean vintage rather than seasonal.

Mid-price, independent stockists only

Shirts sit around £90-95 and trousers and jackets £100-200, using natural and organic fabrics, sold through independent menswear shops worldwide.

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Far Afield is an independent, family-run British menswear label founded in 2016 by brothers Mark and Chris Scholes, who each ran earlier clothing lines including Thread Menswear in Brighton. The brand now operates between Brighton and Porto, translating travel, art, music and folk-craft references into contemporary wardrobe staples: open-collar camp shirts, printed and jacquard weaves, corduroy trousers, knitted polos, overshirts and utility jackets. Collections favour natural and organic fabrics, considered sourcing and retro-leaning colour palettes. Shirts typically retail around £90-95, trousers and jackets £100-200, sold through independent menswear stockists worldwide.

Founded
2016
Origin
Brighton, United Kingdom
Price
$$
Facts checked
August 2026
Styles
Minimalist / Contemporary, Urban prep / Ivy

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