An {{INVERTERE}} raglan sleeve zip-up jacket, estimated to be from around the 1980s.
{{INVERTERE}} is a longstanding British outerwear brand founded in 1904 by Harold Perkin and his two brothers.
The house holds the distinction of developing the world's first reversible coat, a revolutionary technique for its time.
The name INVERTERE derives from the Latin for 'to turn around'—adopted to describe their pioneering reversible coats, conceived for affluent motorists of the era.
In 1948, the company was sold to Walter Sautel from Yorkshire, who expanded the product range and began exporting to North America.
Though the original {{INVERTERE}} factory closed in 1986, former technical director Harold Shaw established {{Westcountry Clothing Limited}} under licence with {{DAKS-Simpson}}, continuing to produce {{INVERTERE}} coats.
The company was subsequently sold in 1995 to {{Moorbrook Textiles}}, which shortly thereafter acquired the {{INVERTERE}} brand itself from {{DAKS-Simpson}}.
{{INVERTERE}} built an international reputation for uncompromising quality and timeless styling. Its distinctly British, era-transcendent design remains cherished by discerning customers worldwide.
The brand is perhaps best known for its duffle coats, yet the house produced numerous pieces of considerable design refinement across its range.
Though currently revived and popular, {{INVERTERE}} endured closure and disappeared from the market. For those who value substance over trend, vintage {{INVERTERE}}—born from an era of exacting standards—deserves consideration.
This piece is a sports jacket, crafted entirely in cotton.
The design embraces restraint: exposed-button flap pockets at the chest and hand-warmer pockets at the waist—a minimalist approach echoed across various brands.
The front fastening employs a zip slider, fitted with {{OPTI}} brand hardware.
A black vintage label sits inside at the neck, characteristic of the 1980s.
A white label bearing what appears to be sportswear branding also remains inside, suggesting this may have been a special commission of the period.
The raglan sleeve construction merits particular note—it affords exceptional mobility across the shoulder whilst permitting the fabric to fall cleanly even when worn oversized, preserving proportion and silhouette.
Though not technically a one-piece sleeve, the absence of a seam across the upper shoulder achieves comparable results, offering the clean drop characteristic of true one-piece construction even in oversized fits.
The 100% cotton fabric will develop the gentle patina distinctive to natural fibres—a quality many appreciate in vintage pieces.
The colour is a neutral, versatile beige.
This restrained tone adapts seamlessly across any aesthetic—an essential neutral requiring no explanation.
Pair it with denim or chinos for relaxed casualness, or with trousers for a more refined approach.
The breadth of possibility ensures this becomes an essential addition to any wardrobe.
Marrying quality construction with universal design, it transcends seasonal fashion—a piece to accompany you across years.
Labelled size 48,
corresponding roughly to a Japanese XL to XXL.
The actual measurements confirm a substantial fit, suitable for larger frames without concern.
The piece shows expected wear—minor soiling and loose stitching—though nothing compromises wearability. It remains sound for continued use.
Vintage {{INVERTERE}} pieces beyond the familiar duffle are rarely encountered in the market.
This jacket expresses a character impossible to find in contemporary {{INVERTERE}}—something only the vintage house could deliver.
Original {{INVERTERE}} stock arrives infrequently at our shop. Those seeking such pieces should regard this opportunity with appropriate seriousness.
