Connolly’s New Driving Loafer Is Inspired by Its Automotive Legacy

Connolly represents the zenith of quality in two very different industries. In business for nearly 150 years, the British brand rose to prominence as the foremost supplier of fine leather to the automotive industry (it was the go-to for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars for 100 years), and to this day remains the preference for marques including Ferrari and Jaguar. But in recent decades, Connolly has quietly established itself as one of Britain’s leading luxury clothing brands.

The two sides of the business have rarely overlapped, aside from a few understated design nods to its automotive heritage on leather goods. Its new driving loafer, however, says it out loud.