FROM TODAY, MAY 4, DUCIE IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING ORDERS ONLINE.

Like many other independent brands, we've been badly hit by a combination of Brexit and spiralling costs. Brexit cost us about a third of our sales. At the same time, costs have shot up across the board, everything from materials and manufacturing to logistics in particular.

We've now reached the point where it's no longer possible to trade profitably under these conditions without sacrificing quality and exclusivity, and so we are taking some time off to consider how to bring back the Ducie brand in a new way.

When we're ready, we'll be in touch.

We will be returning payments for any goods ordered but not delivered. The normal returns policy will continue for one month from today.

For a feast of Ducie goodies, visit our "au revoir' sale. This will be your last chance to buy any of our current stock. As they say, once it's gone, it's gone.

We've gathered together a great selection of items that have featured on our website. They are going straight from our stockroom at Ducie HQ to the sale room Soho. The range includes everything - coats and dresses, trousers and jackets, leather and suede, accessories plus plenty of one-offs model samples.

We're looking forward to seeing you again in the future.