A wool duffle coat by INVERTERE, estimated from the 1990s.
A special acquisition.
INVERTERE is a storied British coat house founded in 1904.
The brand holds the distinction of having developed the world's first reversible coat—a revolutionary technique for its time.
The name INVERTERE, from the Latin meaning 'to turn around,' embodies this signature reversible coat.
While INVERTERE built its reputation on reversible coats, the duffle coat remains perhaps its most celebrated creation.
This piece is constructed from 100% wool by Moorbrook, a rural English cloth maker.
Moorbrook was among the last to preserve four of the world's remaining looms of its kind.
These looms, though inefficient in production, yielded cloth of remarkable substance—densely woven, supple, warm, and possessed of an elegant herringbone construction.
Even Hermès, the house known for its uncompromising standards, worked exclusively with Moorbrook cloth.
As Moorbrook shifted its focus from textile production to finished goods, it acquired INVERTERE, resulting in this duffle coat—a confluence of two legacies.
Yet Moorbrook, specializing in winter cloths, lacked strength in lighter fabrics.
Economic pressures led to the company's collapse, and INVERTERE too faded from the market.
INVERTERE was revived in 2013, but only examples from the 1990s and earlier showcase Moorbrook cloth.
These pieces are said to possess a lightness and fluffiness that exceed those woven with Joshua Ellis today.
For those who value authenticity, an original INVERTERE from that era remains unmatched.
This is a rare example—one of few to bear the original 1990s tag, distinct from current production.
The green, yellow, and red colourway of its label speaks to INVERTERE's character, a vivid counterpoint that speaks to the collector's eye.
Many seek precisely this iteration.
The dark green colourway is uncommon for a duffle coat.
While classic tones have their place, this refined, restrained shade opens entirely different possibilities in one's wardrobe.
The Moorbrook cloth in its herringbone weave speaks through substantial texture and depth—unmistakably refined.
The colour amplifies this elegance.
The proportions strike what might be called a golden size—accommodating across body types and particularly suited to Japanese silhouettes.
This is a piece to wear with ease, with maturity.
Minor button wear is evident, yet the wool remains in good condition, retaining its loft.
No damage of consequence; it remains fully wearable.
A duffle coat worthy of the phrase 'a lifetime's garment'—among the finest ever made.
To speak of the duffle without acknowledging INVERTERE is to miss something essential.
Original INVERTERE surfaces rarely in the market. A masterwork.
Should this be what you seek, this moment bears weight.
