Menswear
Luxury British-Made Men's Pea Coats — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 7 luxury brands that make men's pea coats in the UK. They are most often based in London. Ranked by community upvotes.
Private White V.C.
Private White V.C. is a British clothing brand known for handcrafted outerwear and tailored garments made in their Manchester factory, preserving traditional craftsmanship.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Workwear
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Workwear
London Tradition
London Tradition designs and manufactures premium British outerwear, specialising in duffle coats, pea coats and trench coats, all made in London.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
Factory shop- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
See these brands on the map14 places from 6 brands, 8 of them shops you can visit.Open the map
Dege & Skinner
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
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Classic
- Contemporary
S.E.H Kelly
S.E.H Kelly crafts enduring British garments since 2009, using quality cloth and skilled artisans from the British Isles.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Johnstons Of Elgin
Johnstons of Elgin is a British family-owned luxury brand, Made in Scotland since 1797, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Udeshi
Udeshi is a British menswear brand offering bespoke, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear clothing for the discerning gentleman.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Formal
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Formal
Hegarty
Hegarty is a London-based fashion brand specialising in sustainable, iconic outerwear for women, men, and unisex, made with English fabrics and crafted locally.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Classic
- Heritage
Shops run by luxury brands that make men's pea coats
4 of the 7 luxury brands that make men's pea coats have a shop you can visit: 3 in London, others in Edinburgh, Elgin, Hawick and 2 other towns.
Dege & Skinner, Johnstons Of Elgin, London Traditionfactory shop
Elgin
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Hawick
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Salford
Private White V.C.factory shop
St Andrews
This independent directory lists UK-made clothing brands, and marks those that make only some items here.Why choose British-made?
A Brief History of British Made Pea Coats
The pea coat comes from seafaring dress. The English word 'pea jacket' dates from the early eighteenth century and is usually traced to the Dutch 'pijjekker', from 'pij', a coarse woollen cloth, and 'jekker', a jacket. The US Navy favours another explanation that links the name to 'pilot cloth'. Early pea jackets were longer than today's. A London cutter's guide of 1825 describes a double-breasted jacket reaching below the knee, made from a coarse wool called Flushing and lined with baize. For many seamen it was the only foul-weather garment they owned. The officers' version, with gold buttons, is known as the reefer jacket. In the twentieth century, naval pea coats were usually made from heavy, dark navy Kersey wool. The wool was lightly treated so it kept its natural lanolin, which helped it shed water and hold warmth. The double-breasted front and broad collar remain the coat's defining features. Surplus coats and civilian copies brought the style into everyday wear, and it is now a classic. British makers continue to produce pea coats in dense wool cloth for cold, wet weather.