Gloverall

A story of craftsmanship, authenticity and service. Five years after the end of World War II Gloves and Overall wholesalers H&F Morris, Harold and Freda, were offered a large quantity of surplus military Duffle Coats which quickly sold out in camping and leisurewear shops. This success prompts Harold, son of a master tailor, and Freda to produce their own Duffle coats for their new company Gloverall. Harold decides to refine the duffle coats; he replaces the thick jute rope fastening, which can be difficult to attach to the coats, with leather straps and also introduces an Italian check back fabric.

Gloverall, now well established and selling in major stores worldwide, commemorates its Golden Jubilee in 2001 with a special edition Duffle coat made from 100% Angora wool. In 2010 Gloverall, on approaching its 60th Anniversary, reproduce modern versions of its iconic 1950s Duffle coat with the original 2014 - The 1951 Collection took inspiration from a set of black-and-white photographs chronicling the early days of British Grand Prix. Photographed wearing Gloverall’s iconic Monty Duffle coat, Brooks is captured alongside racing legends Sterling Moss and Mike Hawthorn while racing at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1957. The 1951 Collection made a contemporary reevaluation of the Monty duffle coat, updating the classic boiled wool style featuring appliqué racking inspired motifs and pins. Other outerwear highlights include all-weather raincoats, sport mid-length car coats and quilted rally jackets. Premium British fabrics are still prominent. Tweeds from Abraham Moon, Fox Brothers and Harris Tweed feature alongside waxed coated cottons by Halley Stevens and boned cottons by British Millerain. Wholesale E: info@gloverall.com Photo credit: Gloverall