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British-Made Men's Gilets, Vests and Body Warmers — Voted by the Community

This directory lists 29 brands that make men's gilets in the UK. They are most often based in London, Suffolk and West Yorkshire. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

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    Campbell's of Beauly

    Made in the UKHighland · Est. 1858 · AffordableShop to visit

    Campbell's of Beauly, established in 1858, is a Scottish family-run country tailor and outfitter known for bespoke tweeds, traditional clothing, and fishing equipment reflecting Highland heritage.

    • Country
    • Heritage
    • Highland
  • Ratcatcher logo

    Ratcatcher

    Made in the UKWest Yorkshire · Est. 1976 · PremiumShop to visit

    Ratcatcher is a Yorkshire-based brand that has been delivering high-quality country clothing for over 50 years. They take pride in their craftsmanship, manufacturing in Yorkshire and designing exclusive made to measure garments.

    • Country
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  • WAWWA logo

    WAWWA

    Made in the UKGreater Manchester · Est. 2015 · PremiumShop to visit

    WAWWA is a Manchester clothing brand making functional, gender-inclusive everyday wear in its own UK factory. They work to a pre-order model, use organic and recycled materials, and pay the real Living Wage.

    • Casual
    • Contemporary
    • Ethical
  • Oxford Blue Ltd logo

    Oxford Blue Ltd

    West Midlands · Est. 1968 · Affordable

    Oxford Blue is a leading British leisure brand since 1968, specialising in high-quality lifestyle and country clothing with innovative Classical Wax designs.

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    Dege & Skinner

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 1865 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Dege & Skinner, bespoke tailor and shirt-maker established in 1865 and still a family-owned business. Located at Number 10 Savile Row, as well as hosting various domestic and overseas trunk shows to cater for high demand.

    • Bridal
    • Classic
    • Contemporary
  • Farfield Clothing logo

    Farfield Clothing

    Made in the UKCumbria · Est. 1985 · AffordableFactory shop

    Farfield Clothing has been manufacturing British-made ladies, mans and children's jackets, gilets, hats and fleeces in Sedbergh since 1985. Sedbergh is in Cumbria and also the YDNP. Using fabric made to our own design in Yorkshire

    • Casual
    • Heritage
  • Fortis logo

    Fortis

    Made in the UKDevon · Est. 1997 · LuxuryFactory shop

    Fortis is a British outdoor clothing manufacturer founded in 1997, evolving from farm diversification to producing durable, sustainable garments with military-grade fabrics.

    • Casual
    • Classic
    • Country
  • Phoebe English logo

    Phoebe English

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2011 · PremiumShop to visit

    Clothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.

    • Bridal
    • Casual
    • Classic
  • HebTroCo logo

    HebTroCo

    Made in the UKWest Yorkshire · Est. 2015 · PremiumShop to visit

    HebTroCo is a British clothing brand founded in 2015 in Hebden Bridge, known for supporting small UK manufacturers by producing durable garments made exclusively in Britain.

    • Casual
    • Heritage
    • Outdoor
  • Darzi Clothing Co. logo

    Darzi Clothing Co.

    Made in the UKShropshire · Est. 2014 · Premium

    Darzi Clothing Co. is a British heritage brand founded in 2014, specialising in sustainably sourced, expertly crafted men's outerwear and accessories made exclusively in England.

    • Contemporary
  • British Sheepskin logo

    British Sheepskin

    Made in the UKSomerset · Est. 1997 · LuxuryFactory shop

    British Sheepskin crafts luxury sheepskin coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and accessories using traditional techniques in Somerset, England.

    • Classic
    • Country
    • Vintage
  • SIRPLUS logo

    SIRPLUS

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 2010 · LuxuryShop to visit

    SIRPLUS is a British clothing brand crafting menswear from surplus fabrics, championing sustainable design and timeless style.

    • Classic
    • Contemporary
    • Heritage
  • Pajotten logo

    Pajotten

    Made in the UKKent · Est. 2016 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Pajotten is a British clothing brand founded in 2016, designing and making garments to order in the UK. Discover their contemporary, utility-focused collection.

    • Contemporary
    • Ethical
    • Workwear
  • Turnbull & Asser logo

    Turnbull & Asser

    Made in the UKLondon · Est. 1885 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Turnbull & Asser is a distinguished British shirtmaker founded in 1885, renowned for timeless style, exceptional quality, and sartorial elegance.

    • Classic
    • Formal
    • Heritage
  • Hemingsworth logo

    Hemingsworth

    Made in the UKEngland · Premium

    Hemingsworth is a British-made menswear brand founded on a lifetime of travel, offering timeless, versatile garments engineered for the modern globetrotter.

    • Casual
    • Classic
    • Formal
  • Paul Brown logo

    Paul Brown

    Made in the UKSuffolk · Est. 2009 · Luxury

    Paul Brown manufacture luxury ladies and mens clothing made in England.

    • Classic
    • Formal
    • Timeless
  • Maude & Fox logo

    Maude & Fox

    Made in the UKDorset · Est. 2012 · Luxury

    Maude & Fox is a British brand established in 2012, known for reinventing traditional British tweed with classic designs and a contemporary edge.

    • Contemporary
    • Country
    • Outdoor
  • Lavenham Jackets logo

    Lavenham Jackets

    Made in the UKSuffolk · Est. 1969 · Premium

    Quilted jackets and outerwear handmade in Suffolk, England, blending heritage craftsmanship with modern design.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Outdoor
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    McNair Shirts

    Made in the UKWest Yorkshire · Est. 2016 · PremiumFactory shop

    McNair Shirts, founded in 2016, crafts British-made merino wool shirts combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative performance for outdoor enthusiasts.

    • Heritage
    • Hiking
    • Outdoor
  • Workhouse England

    Workhouse England

    Made in the UKEngland · PremiumShop to visit

    Workhouse England creates contemporary menswear with a handmade approach that pays homage to traditional cloths — all garments are made in England.

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    Owen Barry

    Made in the UKSomerset · Est. 1948 · Luxury

    Owen Barry is a British brand handcrafting sheepskin and leather products in Somerset since 1948, continuing a family tradition across four generations.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
    • Outdoor
  • Lockwood Smocks

    Lockwood Smocks

    Made in the UKEngland · Luxury

    Lockwood Smocks crafts premium British smocks and outerwear built for life, not just a season.

    • Outdoor
  • Berk logo

    Berk

    Made in the UKLancashire · Est. 1961 · Luxury

    Berk Cashmere, established in 1961, is a British family business known worldwide for understated style and finest cashmere knitwear, hand-made in Scotland by skilled artisans.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
  • Wildish

    Wildish

    Made in the UKNorth Yorkshire · Est. 2019 · PremiumShop to visit

    Wildish, an independent English brand launched in 2019, crafts bags and organic clothing.

    • Outdoor
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    Glenbrae

    Made in the UKWest Yorkshire · Est. 1985 · Premium

    Glenbrae is a British clothing brand making high-quality knitwear in England. Their garments use fine wool and Spirol yarn for durability and style.

    • Classic
    • Heritage
  • Pin Piuma

    Pin Piuma

    Made in the UKSuffolk · Est. 2020 · Luxury

    Pin Piuma, founded in 2020 produce men’s and women’s reversible gilets.

    • Country
  • Illicitbloc

    Illicitbloc

    Made in the UKEngland · Est. 2020 · Luxury

    Illicitbloc, founded in England by brothers Josh and Arron. Illicitbloc is luxury athletic leisure wear with no shortcuts.

    • Athletic
    • Casual
    • Streetwear
  • Nattily Dressed

    Nattily Dressed

    Made in the UKEngland · Premium

    Nattily Dressed offers British-made Polartec fleece gilets and quarter zips from recycled plastic bottles. Their colourful, sustainable clothing is designed and crafted in the UK for lasting quality.

    • Casual
    • Country
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    Barrington Ayre

    Gloucestershire · Est. 2010 · LuxuryShop to visit

    Barrington Ayre is a British bespoke shirtmaker and tailor founded in 2010 in Cirencester, offering personalised tailoring in a relaxed showroom with a full UK travelling service.

    • Formal

Shops run by brands that make men's gilets

16 of the 29 brands that make men's gilets have a shop you can visit: 4 in London, others in Axminster, Baildon, Beauly and 10 other towns.

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A Brief History of British Made Gilets & Vests

The words “gilet” and “vest” both describe sleeveless upper-body garments, but they have different histories. “Gilet” is French for waistcoat, and dictionaries trace it through Spanish to the Turkish word yelek. In Britain today a gilet usually means a sleeveless jacket that closes at the neck, often padded for warmth. “Vest” has a British story of its own. In October 1666 King Charles II introduced a new fashion at court, which the diarist Samuel Pepys recorded as “a vest”. This long garment, worn under an open coat, developed into the waistcoat, a lasting part of men’s tailored dress. In British English “vest” now usually means a close-fitting undershirt, while in American English it still means a waistcoat. In modern menswear, gilets and vests are worn for practical layering in cooler weather and as part of casual, country and smart-casual dress, keeping the body warm while leaving the arms free. British makers draw on both tailoring and outdoor wear, using good cloth and careful construction to make garments that balance warmth, freedom of movement and everyday use.