A {{INVERTERE}} herringbone twill wool jacket, estimated from the 1990s.
{{INVERTERE}} is a storied British outerwear house founded in 1904 by Harold Perkin and his two brothers.
The brand holds the distinction of having developed the world's first reversible coat, a revolutionary technique for its time.
The name {{INVERTERE}}, derived from Latin meaning "to turn around," was chosen to express this innovative reversible coat they created for affluent automobile owners.
In 1948, the company was sold to {{Walter Sautel}}, a Yorkshire native, who oversaw expansion into new facilities and began exporting to North America.
When the {{INVERTERE}} factory closed in 1986, the former technical director {{Harold Shaw}} established {{Westcountry Clothing Limited}} under contract with {{DAKS-Simpson}}, continuing to produce {{INVERTERE}} coats.
The company was subsequently sold to {{Moorbrook Textiles}} in 1995, after which {{Moorbrook}} acquired the {{INVERTERE}} brand from {{DAKS-Simpson}}.
{{INVERTERE}} established itself as an internationally recognised name through its commitment to quality and timeless design—an aesthetic that continues to resonate with discerning customers worldwide.
While the brand is most readily associated with its duffle coat, {{INVERTERE}} has long been celebrated for its design sophistication across a wider range of pieces.
Though {{INVERTERE}} is experiencing a contemporary revival, the brand endured bankruptcy and withdrawal from the market. We encourage those with an eye for authenticity to seek out vintage examples—pieces that embody the meticulous standards of an earlier era.
The piece offered here is a wool jacket crafted from 100% wool fabric by {{Moorbrook}}, the same manufacturer whose cloth is featured in {{INVERTERE}}'s celebrated duffle coats.
Though the looms that produced this fabric operated at lower efficiency, they yielded cloth of uncommon substance—thick, fluffy, soft, warm and remarkably light, with deeply textured herringbone character.
{{INVERTERE}} duffle coats made with {{Moorbrook}} fabric are regarded as among the finest duffle coats ever produced, a reputation entirely justified.
Even {{HERMES PARIS}}, a house no less exacting in its pursuit of quality, was captivated by {{Moorbrook}} cloth. During this era, {{Hermès}} employed {{Moorbrook}} fabric in their own duffle coats.
This piece, too, is tailored from this exceptional cloth, which speaks for itself regarding quality.
The detailing is deliberately restrained—hand-warmer pockets at the waist and flap patch pockets at the hem only—allowing the garment to serve without pretence across any occasion.
This simplicity of design seems to heighten the qualities of the {{Moorbrook}} fabric itself.
The front closure employs a double-breasted construction with both zip fastening and horn buttons.
The zip slider is finished in {{riri}} hardware.
The inclusion of a chin strap, designed for the collar worn raised, is a detail worthy of note.
A chin strap alters the character entirely.
The presence and bearing of the garment when worn with the collar raised is altogether distinct.
This example bears the older label style found on {{INVERTERE}} pieces from the 1990s, now less commonly seen than current versions.
The tag's vibrant palette—green, yellow and red—is distinctly {{INVERTERE}}, and the vintage aesthetic of the label is itself a point of interest for those with a feeling for such things.
The colour is navy—a versatile foundation that neither ages nor diminishes in relevance.
A measured, sophisticated tone that only deepens the piece's sense of refinement.
Size is marked as 40
which equates to approximately M to L in Japanese sizing.
The actual measurements suggest a golden size well-suited to Japanese proportions, accommodating a broad range of builds.
There is evidence of wear—scuffing, loose threads, minor holes and creasing—though no substantial damage that would impede wearing the piece.
Vintage {{INVERTERE}} appears seldom in the market. This is a piece of genuine substance.
It possesses a character impossible to find in current {{INVERTERE}} production—a voice that only an older example can offer.
Pieces of this calibre arrive infrequently at our shop. If this is what you seek, we would encourage you not to overlook it.
