Gloverall duffle jackets are recognised worldwide as the foremost Original Duffle Coat and as a design classic. Playing a part in fashion and culture through the last 60 years, Gloverall draws on it's Military and Industrial Heritage to be one of the most respected and loved British Brands.
The word Duffle originally referred to a Heavy Woollen Cloth closely woven for warmth and manufactured in the Belgian Town of Duffel. However over the years it has come to signify a hooded coat with distinctive toggle fastenings which was adopted by the British Navy and used by officers and men of the watch to protect against the biting Atlantic and North Sea winds. The toggles could be unfastened whilst wearing thick gloves, and hoods were carefully designed to fit over peaked Naval caps.
Photographs of servicemen during the 1914-18 war show a duffle type coat. Between the end of World War I and the start of World War II the coat was modified into the traditional Naval Duffle. In 1951 Harold & Freda Morris who specialised in selling cotton, leather, Gloves and Overalls were approached the by the Ministry of defence to help dispose of their surplus supplies of World War II duffle coats. Harold Morris then conceived the name Gloverall.
Stuarts London are pleased to be stocking this special edition jacket - we'll bring more news as it becomes available.
The Gabicci brand first came into being when its two creators were inspired by a trip to the Italian seaside resort of Gabicce Mare. A mixture of East End rag trade expertise, sharp Italian styling and a nod to the 50s rock and screen icons. A unique look was born.
Gabicci clothing has always been on the smart side when it came to styling and being casual. The gold G product back then and once again today have become sought after products, exclusive but not commercial. Structured collars, piping detail, suede trims were part of the styling concept over 30 years ago, this brand was way ahead of its time. Gabicci was a benchmark for many other brands that tried to imitate, but only the original gabicci maintained the quality.
This season Gabicci and Gloverall the pioneers of the original duffel jacket, have made a collaberation to produce the ultimate smart fitted duffel coat for this winter 2009. Gloverall duffel jackets are renowned for exceptional quality around the world.
More items like suede trim gabicci cardigans, and the re-launch of the iconic roll neck will be in stock soon for the fall 2009 collection. The roll neck cotton long sleeve tops will be available in red, white, black, navy and more colours too.
Be sure not to miss out on the new collection as it looks every bit and even more than expected, Gabicci Vintage 1973 are paving the way once more.
