gilets

Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Redcurrant
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Harris tweed leprechaun green
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Harris tweed airforce blue...
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Nautical Navy
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Wedgewood Blue
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Somerset Lawn Green
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Northumberland Green
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in English Channel Blue
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in South Downs Mist
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Bourneville Brown
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Austrian Loden Green
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Oak tree green
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Scarlet red
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Regal purple
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Porridge

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Harris tweed leprechaun greenBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Harris tweed leprechaun greenBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Harris tweed leprechaun green
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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Nautical NavyBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Nautical NavyBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Nautical Navy
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Wedgewood BlueBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Wedgewood BlueBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Wedgewood Blue
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Somerset Lawn GreenBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Somerset Lawn GreenBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Somerset Lawn Green
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Northumberland GreenBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Northumberland GreenBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Northumberland Green
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in English Channel BlueBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in English Channel BlueBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in English Channel Blue
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in South Downs MistBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in South Downs MistBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in South Downs Mist
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Bourneville BrownBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Bourneville BrownBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Bourneville Brown
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Austrian Loden GreenBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Austrian Loden GreenBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Austrian Loden Green
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Oak tree greenBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Oak tree greenBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Oak tree green
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Scarlet redBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Scarlet redBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Scarlet red
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Regal purpleBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Regal purpleBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Regal purple
Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in PorridgeBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in PorridgeBilly -  the perfect wool gilet in Porridge

available in the following colours:

Redcurrant

a strong and vibrant red, utterly reminiscent of the late summer fruit, achieved through a gentle herringbone of a darker and lighter red, nothing garish, nothing bright, just wonderfully lifting as a colour for the winter, with a fantastic duck egg blue floral lining..

Harris tweed leprechaun green

a really strong and vibrant bright green in the Harris tweed, a rather special cloth which this year marks 100 years since its iconic orb trademark was first stamped on a length of the fabric known by native Hebrideans as clo mòr – the big cloth.

Harris Tweed, by law, can only be made from yarn that has been dyed and spun from pure virgin wool in the Outer Hebrides.

Though the spinning process takes place in the three mills on the island, the weaving must be done at the home of the weaver, using looms powered by nothing more than human effort; electricity is forbidden.

A beuatiful cloth and part of our heritage....to be savoured and cherished...

Harris tweed airforce blue...

a rather subtle and muted and delicate pale blue with hints of beige in the Harris tweed, a rather special cloth which this year marks 100 years since its iconic orb trademark was first stamped on a length of the fabric known by native Hebrideans as clo mòr – the big cloth.

Harris Tweed, by law, can only be made from yarn that has been dyed and spun from pure virgin wool in the Outer Hebrides.

Though the spinning process takes place in the three mills on the island, the weaving must be done at the home of the weaver, using looms powered by nothing more than human effort; electricity is forbidden.

A beuatiful cloth and part of our heritage....to be savoured and cherished...

Nautical Navy

the deepest darkest nautical navy blue in the softest Austrian Loden Steiner wool with striking red lining and metal snappers...

Wedgewood Blue

A vibrant and bright blue colour, the colour of Robert Redford's eyes...

Somerset Lawn Green

An edible mushy pea Granny Smith very faint herringbone of greens, soft and muted at the same time as being most definitely gorgeously green....

Northumberland Green

Thinking about the wildest moors in Northumberland provided the name for this dark green herringbone, trimmed with a Colmans mustard yellow moleskin...

English Channel Blue

murky bluey greeny waters lent their colour to this flattering soft blue tweed....

South Downs Mist

Muted beiges and pale blues in the softest of herringbone designs, in one light it looks a soft pale grey, another the faintest beiges, but the pale blue is brought out through the inner collar - the most useful of colours to wear with everything....

Bourneville Brown

Self explanatory for this British chocolate obsessed designer - a deep melange of browns, with an overall darkish brown feeling, lifted and lightened by the muted floral lining and burgundy velvet inner collar

Austrian Loden Green

Think Sound Of Music and you're nearly there - this is a true Austrian green overcoat colour. The most classic of the most classic of greens, with the softest touch and handling, accentuated with her mustard contrast collar and floral lining. She has her own little label showing that she is the genuine Austrian Loden Steiner wool.

Oak tree green

a real country colour, a darkish green with a muted cloud lining...perfect for long Sunday walks...

Scarlet red

a vibrant and strong bright red...Perrrrrfect for Christmas walks on Boxing day....

Regal purple

a truly deep purple...

Porridge

a beautiful oatmeal colour of tweed, slightly oaty porridgey in colour...flattering on all skins...

Billy - the perfect wool gilet

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Sleeveless little body warmer filled with 100% wool....100% wool on the outside, 100% cotton on the inside and stuffed with 100% wool.

Having read of The Wool Project in 2010, a campaign launched by HRH Prince Charles to help sheep farmers, and feeling cold in our studio we sourced some wool, stuffed it into a jacket and are thrilled with the results. Light, soft and from a completely natural and renewable source Billy has a completely wool innard.

A portable and veritable duvet - but nothing manmade about her, no geese wandering around cold as they have had all their feathers plucked, Billy is the essential trick to saving on heating bills this winter.

Some British farmers who keep sheep are burning their wool. The price they can now sell it for does not even cover the cost of shearing. Some sheep are being shorn for their own welfare not financial reasons.We should all buy British wool....

Beautiful cotton lining and antiqued brass snaps add detail to this extremely warm classic.

Available in sizes XS to L

£145.00

  • 100% wool Scottish tweed (or Loden wool for Nautical Navy and Loden Green) on the outside and 100% cotton lining with 100% wool inside
  • cotton velvet or moleskin inner collar for comfort
  • extraordinary attention to detail, including her own little name tag!
  • our signature rose hidden on the inside
  • delicate coat hook

 

 Sizes XS S M L  
Bust 53 55 57 59  
Total length 63 64 65 66  
Width at hem 53 55 57 59  

These measurements are on the flat and in centimetres.

Roughly speaking :

XS - UK sizes 8 to 10

S - UK sizes 10 to 12

M - UK sizes 12 to 14

L - UK sizes 14 - 18 plus

BUT Billy is fairly generously cut, and intentionally so in order to wear layers beneath her....

We support the Campaign for Wool.



The Campaign for Wool is a coalition of key organisations and workforces in the wool industry, convened by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, all of whom are united by a common goal to educate consumers on the natural benefits, value and versatility of wool.

The Campaigns Objectives Are:

  •     Raise consumer awareness of the natural benefits of wool.
  •     Promote the renewable and biodegradable properties of wool.
  •     Create a greater understanding of wool’s attributes.
  •     Establish a subtle consumer link between choosing wool products, the countryside and the wider eco-systems.
  •     Build demand for wool and increase wool sales across the supply chain.
  •     Live naturally... choose wool.

 

"Billy arrived this morning and she is a delight. Really special, top-notch quality. Thank you. "
Carolyn

"I received the Billy jacket in Wedgewood yesterday and adore it. Am wearing it already and it is lovely and warm! And it is a lovely blue, goes well with loads of things.... "
Sarah

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Redcurrant by The Rose...

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Harris tweed leprechaun green by The Rose...

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Harris tweed airforce blue... by The Rose...

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Wedgewood Blue by The Rose...

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Northumberland Green by The Rose...

Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in English Channel Blue by The Rose...

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in South Downs Mist by The Rose...

Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Bourneville Brown by The Rose...

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Austrian Loden Green by The Rose...

Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Oak tree green by The Rose...

Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Nautical Navy by The Rose...

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Scarlet red by The Rose...

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Regal purple by The Rose...

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Somerset Lawn Green by The Rose...

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Billy -  the perfect wool gilet in Porridge by The Rose...

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