Clarkson’s Farm star Harriet Cowan’s fleece gilet is as practical as it is stylish for autumn

Heritage wear is an autumn staple year after year – and farmers know which pieces are the most practical

When it comes to style inspiration, Jeremy Clarkson and his Diddly Squat Farm is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But with the arrival of new team member Harriet Cowan, the hit Amazon Prime series is about to change all of that.

Fans of Clarkson’s Farm have already labelled her as a fan favourite, not to mention scouring her social media accounts to find where where she bought some of her stylish pieces. Harriet’s ensembles may be put together with farm life in mind, it seems everyone this summer is trying to replicate her country chic looks.

One piece that’s been a stand out is her fleece gilet, which has appeared in several scenes of the show, which is now on season five. Harriet has worn the gilet in several Instagram posts over the years prior to the show airing, which is always a tell-tale that somebody truly loves the pieces in their wardrobe.

In fact, Harriet loves the gilet so much she owns it in at least two colours. Whilst she’s not mentioned the brand on her TikTok and Instagram posts, an eagle eyed look at her previous posts indicated it’s most likely to be Schoffel’s Lyndon Fleece Gilet.

Although plenty of other outdoor brands have created their own versions, Schoffel’s is considered the original blueprint for the look, reports the Mirror. It’s also been worn by fellow Clarkson’s Farm stars Charlie Ireland and Kaleb Cooper, although they would have presumably opted for the men’s Oakham version.

Harriet appears to have both the navy and the forest green colours, and a close look at some of her TikTok videos shows the white writing detail on the front zip and Schoffel’s signature brown trim. It also features an adjustable drawcord around the waist which lets you cinch it in for a little more shape.

The technical fleece is soft, warm, breathable and hard wearing, making it perfect for being out in the British countryside this autumn. It’s made from Italian-milled Pontetorto fleece. It’s currently available in sizes 6 to 22 for £160, with 10 colours to choose from.

The Lyndon Fleece Gilet has been well-received by shoppers, boasting an overall star-rating of 4.5 out of five based on more than 120 reviews. One satisfied shopper said: “Lovely thick fleece with a double zip. Great for layering up and looks very smart for the races. Quality country clothing.”

A second wrote: “Fabulous fit. Warm and comfortable but never too hot or cold. Absolutely magical material. Highly recommend for country or town wear. Ideal for ever occasion except perhaps really formal black or white tie dinners.”

” lovely gilet, true to size and a great fit with a feminine shape,” penned a third. “Luxurious fleece fabric and iconic contrasting trim. Beautiful shade of blue that looks great with jeans and tweeds.”

Among the very few not-so-glowing reviews, one shopper gave the Lyndon Fleece Gilet a one-star rating because it arrived creased. It reads: “The fleece came creased, I’m a bit disappointed as it was a gift for my girlfriend. Hopefully if I ever buy another it won’t arrived creased, not too pleased.”

But another loved their new fleece, adding: “This was my first purchase from Schoffel – long time browser of your website. My fleece did not disappoint, beautiful colour, the fleece is soft and very comfortable. This may be the first but won’t be the last purchase.”

Although there are TikTok videos of Harriet wearing the iconic fleece as far back as 2021, more recently, Harriet shared a new addition to her fleece gilet collection, posting that Beaumont and Bear had also gifted her a navy fleece with a similar design. There are also plenty of other options around, including Finisterre’s Firecrest Gilet, available for £115 in a classic black colourway.

For bargain hunters, Craghoppers has slashed the price of its Women’s Dinas Vest from £65 to £45.50. Meanwhile Regatta’s Women’s Sweetness II Fleece Gilet currently has 50% off slashing it to £12.50.