This month we trialled the new Holland Cooper Carl Hester Gilet. The brand, favoured for its high-end style and quality, teamed up with Carl Hester to design yet another fantastic item to add to their existing portfolio of equestrian apparel.
Read on to find out more on our thoughts and findings.
Delivery
The gilet comes beautifully wrapped and presented in a box with a message printed on the inner, which offers the customer a personal touch. All boxes are ticked here for presentation, wow factor, quality and style!
First impressions count and on unwrapping this item, you won’t be left disappointed. The Carl Hester branding fits seamlessly with that of Holland Cooper, with breast badges and other branded touches to accentuate the unity between the brand, Hester and Great Britain.
The Holland Cooper Carl Hester Gilet
The gilet feels smooth to the touch, is lightweight and water-resistant. Gold coloured studs, expertly crafted with the Holland Cooper branding, feature on the storm shield and the outer pockets. The gilet drops to hip level with a one-way zip closure. The shape and length of the gilet mean there is no need for alteration to the zip when in the saddle.
The side panels offer a good amount of stretch, which gives the wearer an amount of versatility when it comes to layering up during colder months. The cut compliments the wearer’s shape with a tapered waist. There’s no lining, however, the quilted design offers plenty of wind resistance without overheating.
Large outer pockets which are secured with a stud, offer plenty of space for a hoof pick, phone and keys. There’s also a hidden inner pocket featuring a zip for security.
Inside there’s more signature branding with a twist of Hester to boot. A printed ‘HESTER’ features on the inside of a large collar, with a gold chain, small GB flag and Holland Cooper Branding. Additional embroidery features to the reverse of the gilet, from both Holland Cooper and Carl Hester.
We tried the Gillet on a lady size 8 and another size 14. The gilet fitted both, however, we would recommend the medium as the best fit for a 10-12.
Sizes: 6-8, 8-10 (small) 10-12, 12-14, (medium) 14-16 (large)
Price: £165.00
Visit the Holland Cooper website for more information.
Suzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.