A Grenfell Shooter Jacket, estimated from the 1960s.
A special arrival.
Grenfell is a venerable British outerwear brand founded in 1923.
It emerged from the development of "Wonder Fabric"—created specifically to meet the outerwear needs of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, an explorer, philanthropist, and missionary physician—which would bear his name.
By 1935, raincoats, trench coats, and golf jackets were stocked in the world's most prestigious department stores, including Harrods on Knightsbridge.
From 1939 to 1945, the brand supplied the British Army, Navy, and Air Force, with Grenfell cloth also used in life jackets.
"Grenfell Cloth"—the signature fabric developed and introduced in 1923, the brand's founding year—
garments crafted from this material were favored by various style icons: the British Royal Family, racing drivers, adventurers, aviators, outdoorsmen, and sportsmen alike.
Grenfell Cloth is a high-density cotton gabardine made from the finest Egyptian cotton, possessing exceptional water resistance, wind resistance, and abrasion durability—a truly singular fabric.
It carries the smooth hand-feel of Ventile, yet with a remarkably pleasant texture.
Where Ventile employs a plain weave, Grenfell Cloth is twilled.
Think of it as the twilled variant of Ventile—you won't be far off.
The fabric's quality is evident even to the untrained eye; it stands in a class of its own.
Those unfamiliar with it should experience it directly against the skin—a true specimen.
In 1958, the brand received a Royal Warrant—an honor notoriously difficult to obtain—affirming its exceptional standing as a house of considerable esteem.
From Grenfell, a brand with a century of heritage, we present what is regarded as the apex of vintage Grenfell: the "Shooter Jacket."
A timeless design, carried across both vintage and contemporary Grenfell collections alike.
The Shooter Jacket is a hunting garment, worn while handling firearms—a proper shooting jacket.
Details speak to the lineage: reinforced gun patches at both shoulders, a belted construction, single-breasted flap pockets, expansive flap pockets at the hem for practical function, interior game pockets—each element distilled from Grenfell's heritage.
The front closure operates via button fastening.
Additionally, a chin strap is present, designed for collar-up wear.
The presence or absence of a chin strap makes an immeasurable difference.
The sense of elevation and atmosphere when wearing the collar raised is in another realm entirely.
The raglan sleeve construction is a welcome detail, expanding the range of arm movement.
Even when worn oversized, the fabric falls cleanly along the shoulder line, permitting a refined silhouette.
This example bears the so-called "mountain tag"—the label from Grenfell's most celebrated era—making it a scarce vintage, with limited circulation on the market.
Given that this piece is constructed from "Grenfell Cloth," the signature fabric emblematic of the brand, many have surely sought one.
Moreover, both the shell and lining employ the same fabric—what is called a fully-lined construction, a luxurious detail.
From a cost perspective, the expense is considerable; such construction rarely appears in ready-to-wear.
The green tone—a signature Grenfell hue.
When one thinks of Grenfell, this color is likely what comes to mind first.
For the Grenfell enthusiast, this is unquestionably a piece to hold.
With its design language, fabric hand, and coloration distinctly Grenfell, it proves exceptionally suited to civilian wear.
Worn casually, without affectation, this piece reveals its finest qualities.
Personally, it strikes me as an ideal counterpoint to more formal styling—the offset to a refined, tie-up aesthetic.
Tagged as size 40.
In Japanese sizing, approximately M to L.
The actual measurements suggest a golden size—compatible with a range of frames.
There is visible wear: soiling, abrasion, loose stitching, small holes, and repair marks. However, no significant damage impairs wearability; the piece remains fully serviceable.
A Grenfell from the mountain-tag era, where an uncompromising devotion to fabric is palpable.
The high-density cotton gabardine woven from the finest Egyptian cotton stands as a peer to Ventile fabric itself.
Worthy both as a wardrobe staple and as a collection piece.
This is a rare item in our shop, seldom restocked; if you have sought one, this may well be your opportunity.
