Gilles

Gilles – The Stablehand’s Waistcoat from Grand Country Houses

Before it became a style statement, the stablehand’s waistcoat was workwear. On grand British and European estates, stablehands cared for horses, maintained the stables and prepared the animals. Their waistcoat had to be practical, robust and elegant enough to belong to the household’s wardrobe.

Gilles revisits this heritage through a structured silhouette, functional details and an elegance inspired by country dress. Its traditional construction makes it a characterful piece, to be worn over a shirt and beneath a jacket, or on its own for a more relaxed look.

A garment designed to last

True to the spirit of Priam & Lila, Gilles favours natural materials and artisanal craftsmanship. It is designed to accompany children through the seasons and then be passed on.

Composition

• Materials listed in the catalogue: wool, silk and cotton

Care

• Dry cleaning recommended
• Store on a hanger and air regularly between wears

Why you’ll love it

• Inspired by historic equestrian clothing
• Multiple functional pockets
• Traditional velvet collar
• British herringbone fabric
• Artisanal craftsmanship
• Distinctive three-material construction
• Designed to be passed on