New for 2024

The BRETON JERSEY

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100% Organic Cotton100% Organic Cotton
Made in PortugalMade in Portugal
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Introducing our BRETON JERSEY. A Navy icon. Two years in the making. Soft, yet structured, 100% organic, and created to last. There's real substance and authenticity to our BRETON JERSEY - that sweet spot between a jumper and a t-shirt, weighty but not too much. Taking the traditional Breton shape - slightly tapered arms and just off-the-shoulder seams - we've tweaked the fit to ensure it retains a nostalgic silhouette yet is distinctively modern and easy with a feminine edge. A relaxed fit with a small side split at the hem and a wide crisp flattering neckline.

We recommend airing as the best way to look after your knit. That's why we started a club. A Wash Less, Air More Club. We'd love you to join us.

To help manage any pilling, add a complimentary wool comb at checkout.

The stripes, the substance, the silhouette

After two years, we have finally perfected our BRETON JERSEY. 

Crafted with a classic straight fit, not too fitted nor relaxed for everyday ease. With a subtle dropped shoulder, that keeps it's structure and a length that falls to the hips. Tuck in or wear gently draped, chic and flattering for everyday.

While it was demanded that a 'true' French navy uniform Breton have 21 stripes in 1858 to mark each of Napoleon's victories, we've adjusted that to 20. To ensure the spacing between the stripes delivers a flattering, effortlessly-finished look.

The thickness of the organic cotton creates a gentle structure that adds a luxury, cool feel. An iconic top, quintessentially French, yet something so inherently British too. 

We celebrate the launch of this iconic new piece, with a bespoke label featuring the specially commissioned artwork 'Salt' by the British artist Sally Newton.

A specially commissioned label

'Salt'

A celebration of the coast, by the British artist, Sally Newton

The ARTIST
Sally Newton is an artist based in Hampshire. Her work looks at the natural world with form and texture. Beautiful landscapes, calming and mesmerising.
The LABEL
A limited-edition label. A woven re-creation of the beautiful coastal landscape specially commissioned by Navygrey.
The ART
'Salt' by Sally Newton. Oil on paper. A special-edition landscape. A celebration of coastal hues. Each order will receive a postcard showcasing the full piece of art.

Soft & weighty, 100% certified organic cotton

Created from 100% certified organic cotton. 

Knitted, dyed, made, and finished within a 16-mile radius in Portugal. Unbelievably, it can take thousands of miles of travel to make cotton jerseys like this.

Cotton and its organic status can be complicated. But this is the real thing. You can read more about why certified organic cotton is better here.

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