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United by steadfast determination and a shared passion for manufacturing in the UK, we’ve united with award winning watchmakers Bremont, to co-design a Limited-Edition garment, crafted with quality, comfort and functionality at its forefront. We are very proud to have worked closely together over the last twelve months. The PWVC x Bremont Flight Jacket is the epitome of luxury utilitarian clothing and taps into Bremont Co-Founders Nick and Giles English’s passion for engineering and adventure which subsequently inspired their world renowned watches.

Designed with the modern adventurer in mind, this version has been expertly handcrafted using the using a durable 6oz waxed cotton, developed north of the Scottish border, with Halley Stevensons in Dundee. From our signature military-grade copper hardware from RIRI of Switzerland to the stud-secure throat latch and insulating wool wadding, every design detail has been meticulously considered. The cooper finish is incorporated in homage to Private Jack White, after whom our brand is named. In 1917, he used copper communications wire to tow to safety the boat in which his comrades were under fire and for his actions was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Every Flight Jacket is handcrafted and checked here in our factory in Manchester, Salford. Giles continues: “I think what really resonates with us working with you guys is, there aren’t that many companies making in the UK, at that quality. Here at Bremont we have the same mind set, and I think we have to wave that flag a little bit. We’re not both doing it just to say so. We’re doing it because we believe it makes a better product.

We have always had our packaging “Made in Manchester”. We have a store in Manchester. Nick went to University in Manchester. There’s always been a sort of connection. So really, it’s been a match made in heaven from that respect. Not everyone will know yourselves or Bremont. But that’s part of the story to tell, isn’t it?”

“Our passion for aviation began as children through our father’s love of historic aircraft. Nick and I are both pilots ourselves and we’re truly honoured to work closely with both the British Armed Forces as well as esteemed military units across the globe. A flight jacket felt like the perfect introduction into apparel for Bremont and collaborating with Private White V.C. has been such a pleasure. We all passionately believe in the importance of British manufacturing and engineering, so it’s been a great experience and a privilege to work with James and the Private White V.C. Team,” Giles English, Bremont Co-Founder explains.

In the early stages of design and development, Giles was instantly drawn to the archive here at Cottenham House, home to hundreds of individual styles and silhouettes dating back to the early 1900’s. These pieces influence the design team’s decisions for collections and collaborations, and it was the G-1 flight jackets from the Second World War which influenced this joint venture.

“Nick and I design our watches based on ones that we like, so we hope other people like it. Walking around your archive – there’s so many amazing pieces of your history and heritage in there. I picked out this old flying jacket you had, and I thought this is it!

We then looked at some of your canvas material, along with getting inspiration from flying jackets that we have had in the past. We thought actually, we can merge everything together to make the perfect flying jacket. And I think a lightweight version that you can wear everyday that’s warm (it’s all about warmth), is what we went for,” he continues.

Designed with the modern adventurer in mind, this version has been expertly handcrafted using the using a durable 6oz waxed cotton, developed north of the Scottish border, with Halley Stevensons in Dundee. From our signature military-grade copper hardware from RIRI of Switzerland to the stud-secure throat latch and insulating wool wadding, every design detail has been meticulously considered. The cooper finish is incorporated in homage to Private Jack White, after whom our brand is named. In 1917, he used copper communications wire to tow to safety the boat in which his comrades were under fire and for his actions was awarded the Victoria Cross.

Every Flight Jacket is handcrafted and checked here in our factory in Manchester, Salford. Giles continues: “I think what really resonates with us working with you guys is, there aren’t that many companies making in the UK, at that quality. Here at Bremont we have the same mind set, and I think we have to wave that flag a little bit. We’re not both doing it just to say so. We’re doing it because we believe it makes a better product.

We have always had our packaging “Made in Manchester”. We have a store in Manchester. Nick went to University in Manchester. There’s always been a sort of connection. So really, it’s been a match made in heaven from that respect. Not everyone will know yourselves or Bremont. But that’s part of the story to tell, isn’t it?”

The Bremont Wax Flight Jacket is available online in sizes XS to XXL here in highly limited numbers.

Photography: Alex Winton
Videography: Mia Edmond