A wool duffle coat by {{INVERTERE}}, estimated from the 1990s.
A special arrival.
{{INVERTERE}} is a heritage coat house founded in Britain in 1904.
The brand holds the distinction of developing the world's first reversible coat—a revolutionary technique for its time.
The name itself derives from Latin, meaning 'to turn around,' embodying the spirit of their signature reversible coat.
Though {{INVERTERE}} gained renown for reversible coats, it is perhaps the duffle coat for which the house is most celebrated.
This piece is constructed from 100% wool by {{MOORBROOK}}, a textile mill situated in the English countryside.
{{MOORBROOK}} is known to have possessed only four of these particular looms remaining in the world at that time.
Fabric from these looms demanded inefficient production methods, yet yielded a substantial weight, softness, warmth, and a lightweight herringbone weave impossible to achieve elsewhere.
{{HERMES}}, renowned for its uncompromising commitment to quality, relied exclusively on {{MOORBROOK}} for its fabrics.
As {{MOORBROOK}} sought to expand beyond fabric manufacture into finished goods, the house acquired {{INVERTERE}}, resulting in this duffle coat.
However, {{MOORBROOK}}'s expertise lay primarily in winter-weight cloths, leaving summer fabrics beyond their reach.
Economic hardship ultimately led to {{MOORBROOK}}'s closure, and with it, {{INVERTERE}} disappeared from the market.
Though {{INVERTERE}} was revived in 2013, duffle coats using authentic {{MOORBROOK}} cloth exist only in examples from the 1990s and earlier.
Compared to the current {{JOSHUA ELLIS}} iteration, these earlier fabrics are said to possess a lighter hand and greater loft.
For those who value authenticity, an original {{INVERTERE}} from that era remains the truest expression of the form.
The dark green colourway itself is unusual for a duffle coat.
While classic shades hold their place, a restrained tone such as this offers a distinctly mature character, opening possibilities for a different mood entirely.
The fabric, woven in herringbone from {{MOORBROOK}} cloth, presents a texture of considered depth and subtlety—undeniably refined.
The colour amplifies this sense of understated elegance.
The proportions suggest what might be termed a golden size—one that accommodates the Japanese frame with natural ease, suiting a broad range of builds.
This is a coat best worn true to size, in the manner befitting its character.
The piece presents in mint condition, unmarred by notable wear or damage—a recommendation for those seeking a pristine example.The wool retains its fullness.
There are no significant defects that would compromise wear; this coat remains entirely serviceable.
A duffle coat worthy of the word 'lifetime.'
{{INVERTERE}} cannot be omitted from any serious conversation on the form. This is such a coat.
An original {{INVERTERE}}—rarely encountered in the marketplace. A masterwork among masterworks.
For those seeking it, this opportunity merits careful consideration.
