{"product_id":"90-s-vintage-grenfell-outdoor-half-coat-size-44","title":"［~90’s］Vintage Grenfell Outdoor Half Coat Size.44","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Grenfell outdoor half coat, estimated from the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrenfell is a storied British coat maker.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fabric known as Grenfell cloth emerged from their development of garments capable of withstanding conditions at the Arctic Circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrenfell cloth is a high-density cotton weave with exceptional water resistance, windproofing, and durability.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt possesses the smooth hand of Ventile, with a remarkably pleasant tactile quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere Ventile employs a plain weave, Grenfell cloth is twilled.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne might regard it as the twilled counterpart to Ventile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fabric quality is of a calibre immediately apparent even to the untrained eye.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those unfamiliar with such work, handling this piece directly would be illuminating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe brand's receipt of the Royal Warrant—a distinction difficult to obtain—speaks to the regard in which Grenfell is held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular example does not employ the signature Grenfell cloth, yet the fabric quality remains exceptional nonetheless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth shell and lining are crafted from a soft cotton and polyester blend, a supple construction throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe colour—a quiet grey-beige—is understated and warm, pairing effortlessly with other hues.\u003cbr\u003eCorduroy accents the inside of the collar and front facing, a modest pleasure in the details.\u003cbr\u003eThe restrained, thoughtful design speaks to Grenfell's sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe half-coat proportion renders it suited to town wear, a piece that transcends occasion and sits comfortably in most wardrobes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith design unmarred by fashion's cycle, this is a coat that ages with its wearer and rewards sustained use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis example bears the black tag—a simple label bearing only the brand name—typical of Grenfell production from the 1980s onward.\u003cbr\u003eGiven the YKK zip fitted here, we date this piece to approximately the 1990s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarked size 44, with generous proportions, this is a rare size accommodating larger frames.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor smaller builds seeking an understated oversized silhouette, this coat presents an equally compelling option.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMinor fraying is visible at the zip terminus, though zip function remains uncompromised and the coat remains fully wearable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA piece from one of Britain's defining outerwear makers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShould this be what you seek, the opportunity is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieux et nouveau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42645669839026,"sku":"C074","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/products\/BB84FBE2-67F9-4F6C-B127-D359E3FD814A-20366-0000040BDFB27EE7.jpg?v=1670229971","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/1990s-grenfell-outdoor-half-coat-size-44","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}