A gilet is a sleeveless jacket — the French term for what's often called a vest or bodywarmer. A leather gilet gives you the structure and texture of a leather jacket across the chest and shoulders while leaving your arms free, making it easier to layer and wear for more months of the year.
Warmer than you'd expect. Leather blocks wind almost completely, and the quilted panels on pieces like the Noir Brute trap heat across your core — where it matters most. Over a knit or hoodie, a gilet comfortably covers British autumn through spring; in winter it layers cleanly under an overcoat.
Contrast is the rule. Smooth leather over soft knitwear — a roll neck, a fine merino crew — reads refined. Hair-on cowhide like the Brute wants something plain underneath so the hide does the talking. Over a hoodie, any of the three leans street; over a crisp shirt, the Vasco holds its own at dinner.
Little and rarely. Keep it off radiators, let it dry naturally if it's caught rain, and condition smooth leather once or twice a year. Hair-on cowhide just needs a soft brush in the direction of the hair. Full-grain leather improves with wear — creases are character, not damage.
Yes — UK delivery is free on every order, and international delivery is free on orders over £200. All orders are delivered duty-paid, so the price you see at checkout is the price you pay. Returns and exchanges are handled through our standard policy.
