Aigle are a French quality clothing brand with simple, timeless Heritage-inspired design at their core. They’ve been passing down their expertise from generation to generation since 1853: that’s over 160 years of ‘savoir-faire’, or know-how to us roast beefs…

Founded by Hiram Hutchinson, a Frenchman living in America, and named with reference to the great American eagle, ‘L’Aigle’, Hutchinson bought the patent for vulcanizing rubber in order to create ‘expertly crafted protection from the elements’. Aigle has long had an interest in fashionable garments that protect us in the great outdoors.

So it wasn’t too far a leap from rubber boots to parkas, jackets and outerwear. Aigle specialises in garments that sit comfortably between town and country styles. In 1972, the brand launched what’s now their iconic-look boot with two white stripes, to coincide with the Olympic games in Munich. In 1989, via their flagship store in the trendy St Germain-des-Près, Aigle gave the world an intro to their urban and country clothing.

Since then, it’s been a whirlwind of stylish collaborations with the likes of Paul and Joe and Nigel Cabourn, with shops opening in the USA and Tokyo. Fans of simple, streamlined French style around the world began to appreciate Aigle as a flagship brand for chic clothes with clout in the outdoors.

Aigle’s rubber boots are still one of their most famous ranges: it’s their ability to alchemise proper protective rubber into such a range of great styles that makes them the go-to for real nature-proof good-looking footwear. We’re fortunate enough at Regent to be able to get in any Aigle boots you might desire, so don’t hesitate to give us a ring if you’re after something here in the UK.

Design-wise, it’s the little details that make Aigle stand out from the crowd. They’ve always got a little trick up their sleeve, from French white-red-blue stripes adding elegant interior seams and linings to the slightly rounded hems they give their casual shirts, meaning they look just as great un-tucked as tucked. Their summer polo shirts often feature fast-drying technology to help combat perspiration.

The composition of Aigle’s garments is always well-thought-out: they’re capable of going 100% cotton when they have everyday garments that require the utmost comfort, but they also blend their clothes with fleece, polyamide or recycled materials where necessary to increase warmth and durability.

Sustainability is key with Aigle, and they boast an ambitious and comprehensive 3-step positive impact plan. This involves looking after the planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and engaging in restoration projects, looking after the people involved by committing to fair rights and labour standards, and looking after the clothes they make by making them durable and crafting them from recycled fabrics where possible. You can read their full corporate social responsibility report here.

Finally, it’s Aigle’s price point that makes them especially appealing. If you compare the price of one of their pairs of shorts or polo shirts with that of similar brands like Hugo Boss or Armani, you’ll be getting something for a good £100 cheaper that’s of equal quality and prestige. We stock Aigle - just as we stock a brand like Wrangler - because we understand not everyone wants to spend such high quantities on clothes every time. Brands like Aigle and Wrangler offer incredible quality garments, cut and styled expertly, at affordable rates.