The Story Behind Alfred Cat: A Monocle, a Bow Tie & Timeless Manners

Introducing Alfred Cat – Timeless Manners, Monocle and All

Some say chivalry is gone. Alfred politely disagrees. With his crisp bow tie, polished monocle, and posture straight enough to balance a saucer, Alfred Cat is the portrait of quiet grace. He’s the feline who rises when you enter the room, holds the door with a paw, and never, ever, lets a mouse spoil the mood.

In a world of hurry and noise, Alfred moves slowly, speaks softly, and notices everything. He’s Smudge in his most gentlemanly form - more guardian than prankster, more observer than hunter, yet still very much a cat in charge.

The Inspiration

Alfred is our tribute to old-school elegance. He’s for the uncle who still sends handwritten letters, the librarian who knows every footnote, and the neighbour who trims the hedge with a ruler. When Smudge dons this disguise, it isn’t dress-up, it’s homage to a time when courtesy mattered and silence carried weight.

The Look

• Black bow tie - never crooked, never loud
• Barely-there moustache twirl - dignity in whisker form
• Monocle - polished to a mirror finish
  

Commanding Calm

You’ll find Alfred gracing our mugs, journals, and colourful tote bags - each piece a whisper of refinement in a noisy world. Fans of vintage stationery, grand libraries, and quiet confidence gravitate to him. Gift Alfred to the friend who writes thank-you notes on thick cream paper or keep him close as a reminder that stillness can be powerful.

Alfred won’t raise his voice; he’ll simply raise an eyebrow - and somehow that’s enough.

Polite, perceptive, and undoubtedly judging your punctuation… kindly.

🛒 Explore the full Alfred Cat Collection and invite a touch of timeless grace into your day.