A bit about us

Since growing up running and walking in the wilds of Yorkshire to moving north and discovering a love of Scottish sea swimming, I’ve always been at my happiest on my outdoor adventures.

But I also love being toasty warm. I take my hot water bottle everywhere with me from the beach to yoga classes (and I have it with me now as I type!). 

So I’m slightly obsessed with finding warm gear that allows me to get out into the hills or sea, whatever the weather. 

When I started sea swimming, I struggled with what to throw on my legs afterwards. Surely, I thought, with changing robes taking over the world, someone somewhere has nailed a pair of trousers that are super warm, easy to get on with cold hands over damp skin and are actually lovely to wear.

Much internet searching later, I discovered that nobody had. So I got my sketch book out, found Vicky: a lovely fellow sea swimmer and talented clothes designer and seamstress and we decided that if all we did was make ourselves a pair of cool post swim trousers then that would be great in itself. But if others might like them too then we’d do a happy dance and throw our energy into it. 

And so started Wild Bessie: for girls who wants to get out there whatever the weather, but with a bit of style and comfort too.

Made with our love in Scotland.

Vik