The duffle coat is one of those sartorial, "If you know, you know" iconic items. However when every stylist is telling grown men to ditch the childish graphic Tees, you are risking the same with the duffle coat. It is beyond many young men's history, but for older gents (as the comments show) the duffle coat is one from our childhood and you risk looking like a child when wearing one. Of course I have a Gloverall duffle in my collection but it sees a limited wearing, as my button up single and double breasted overcoats are much more timeless.
Hi there, I find the duffle coat is great for those casual/informal wears, they are great for adding interest, amongst a sea of puffer jackets, and they are still very functional as a winter layer. Great to hear you have one in your collection, its a shame you don't get much opportunity to wear it though, compared to your other more formal coats. Thanks for your comments👍🙂
Like the video. My mom bought me a chocolate brown duffle coat for Christmas around 7-8 years ago. I don’t wear it much and prefer car coats for work, and due to the duffle being heavier, but every time I wear it I get compliments. I went ahead and purchased a navy blue one and a black colored Burberry one to have. I truly didn’t need two, but I got them both on sale. When I dress up for work in the colder weather they look very nice.
Hi there, wow 3 duffle coats and altogether they give you such versatility with other colours you might wear. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your comments and support 👍🙂
Yes, the Duffle would seem to be a nice addition to one's closet. But I could not stop staring at the tie, shirt and sweater combination. That green blue is very nice.
Very common in the playground of my youth. Now in my 50s, I picked up a preowned Gloverall for £12 this year. No qualms as they are as tough as old boots. Mum wears it more than me now - she did buy my first one so the circle is complete
Thanks for the share and glad you enjoyed the video🙂 Sounds like you got a good deal on the preowned Gloverall and you are right they are hardwearing and last for years. You can't begrudge your mother wearing it especially when she bought your first one - as you said the circle is complete. Thank you for your great comment and for your support for the channel👍🙂
Nice jacket, i have a Naval pea coat which I just think is one of the most stylish winter jacket you can own, but the duffle has it's place for sure....
The Peacoat is another great coat to wear in the colder months and is stylish as well. Good choice of coat George🙂 Glad you liked the video and for your comments 👍🙂
I have a pre 1968 James Smith & Co Derby 15B size 4 hoodless duffle cost in Navy Blue or Black in very good condition. I found it in a charity shop for £10 about 20 years ago and have used it regularly since. It’s a fantastic overcoat made from very heavy duty serge you never see these days. I love it.
Evening Chris. Bloody hell I've just had flash backs to wearing a duffel coat as a kid in the 80's! Well done on your increasing subscribers, you're a great and inspirational channel 👏🏼
I have a gloverall mid Monty duffle in burgundy. I like the color of it and wanted a duffle coat back then. When it arrived I don’t remember if it’s their or my fault but the stitching on the throat latch buttonhole was ripped but nothing a couple of bucks at the tailor could fix. it’s my go to winter coat when it’s snowed or actively snowing outside. I wish gloverall had the color in full length & with horn, leather fastenings. I grown to like the rope & wood toggle. Minor things are the sleeves I find itchy, granted if it’s cold outside you are mostly not wearing short sleeves.
Thanks for the share. Great to hear it's your go to winter coat when it’s snowed or is snowing. Burgundy tends to be a bit of an uncommon colour, so I guess the company focusses on more common colour choices in their range, but never the less a striking colour. I guess the itchiness comes from it being unlined, so you get the wool against your skin rather than a softer lining. Glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂
I had a coat like that when I was a kid and liked it a lot. You'd see a fair number of them here in the U.S. Thanks for providing the history of that style. Interesting to know the reason for that particular style button. And yes they are easier to fasten up with cold fingers.
Given the maritime/military origins of the coat, I can't help but think that the use of toggles is a simple adaptation of toggles used on flags and flag halyards, especially at sea.
Hi there Greg, it is clear that the use of toggles on a duffle coat most likely draws inspiration from similar toggle mechanisms used in various ways, including on flags and flag halyards. Toggles have been employed historically in different ways for securing or fastening items. The toggle closure system on duffle coats provides a simple yet very effective way of securing the front of the coat, often with a rope or cord looped through wooden or plastic toggles. While the exact origins of toggles on duffle coats may not be directly linked to flags and flag halyards, it's plausible that the design concept would have been influenced by similar mechanisms used in other applications. My understanding is that toggles were used because in cold weather and extreme weather, the coat could be fastened without having to take your gloves off. Thanks for your moment and glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂
Hello Chris, I saw the duffle coat for sale on the Peter Christian website. Fairly reasonably priced too. Lovely piece of kit. Glad to see you're doing a piece about it. Cheers.
Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck on your hunt for a duffle coat, Gloverall and Montgomery are 2 main brands to consider, but there are many more and the Peter Christian is a reasonable company for sound pieces of menswear 👍🙂
I own a Gloverall as well as a surplus Peacoat. To me the Gloverall is the brand to own, and military issue is the way to go for Peacoats. Love the snow white one complete with all the items a man needs to hide in the snow.
Two iconic coats and I would agree with you about the Gloverall duffle coat is the brand to own (although there is also Montgomery), and the military issue is the better way to go for the Peacoat, for a hardier construction. The snow white duffle coat is a WW2 British Royal Navy Arctic Fearnaught Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Duffel Coat.🙂👍
Great looking coats. I have always liked them, but am more drawn to the US Navy pea coat. I am currently in the market for one now. Thanks for the history of the duffle coat. Best regards Ron
Glad you enjoyed the video Ron. Good choice of Pea coat, the old US Navy government Surplus ones are the best when it comes to Peacoats and durability. Thanks for the share and your continued support for the channel🙂👍
Still have the same Burberry duffel coat that’s going strong after 30 years. Wish I still had my donkey jacket as well but that got lost in a move sadly.
Glad you enjoyed the video and it's nice to hear your duffel coat is standing the test of time. Shame about the donkey jacket - My dad used to stay they were the working mans Peacoat 😆. They were made of boiled wool, almost felted and so even in the rain they keep you dry for a long time, water just used to run off them. Whether you would be a dustbin man, council work or even Fletcher (Ron Barker) in Porridge, the donkey was there👍🙂 Thanks for the share and your support for the channel🙂
I'd a few of these in primary school. It's getting quite hard find wool clothing for kids nowadays. I've gotten my son a Montgomery duffle the last couple of years. They're pretty indestructible, and you can pick them up in a sale for maybe 100 pounds.
Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and it transported you back to your childhood. Montgomery duffle coats are another historical brand that still produce a great product that will last, at a reasonable price 🙂 thanks for your comments and support for the channel👍🙂
Gloverall Morris looks cool, but the size they showed on the website is really weird. The S-size has a sleeve length of 67 cm, which is too long for me (63cm sleeve length, 6-foot body height). I've heard it takes a lot of work for a tailor to make the secondary adjustment to the Duffle Coat, so I don't know if I should buy it.
Hi there glad you enjoyed the video. The sleeve length they demonstrate for the Gloverall Morris, shows the S-size measurement from the point of the shoulder to the wrist, but the measurement they quote suggests it is actually a measurement from the neck across the shoulder and then down to the wrist. It might be worth contacting them for clarification, as it is not unknown for websites to misquote information, which might be overseen. Here are their contact details: info@gloverall.com +44 (0) 1604 812812 Mon-Thu: 8.30am - 5pm GMT Fri: 8.30am - 1pm GMT
The duffle coat is one of those sartorial, "If you know, you know" iconic items. However when every stylist is telling grown men to ditch the childish graphic Tees, you are risking the same with the duffle coat. It is beyond many young men's history, but for older gents (as the comments show) the duffle coat is one from our childhood and you risk looking like a child when wearing one. Of course I have a Gloverall duffle in my collection but it sees a limited wearing, as my button up single and double breasted overcoats are much more timeless.
Hi there, I find the duffle coat is great for those casual/informal wears, they are great for adding interest, amongst a sea of puffer jackets, and they are still very functional as a winter layer. Great to hear you have one in your collection, its a shame you don't get much opportunity to wear it though, compared to your other more formal coats. Thanks for your comments👍🙂
I can’t. I’ve officially run out of wardrobe space. True.
Shame, same here🙁 but if I could, I would👍🙂
My brother and I had matching navy duffle coats when we were boys. We both are still wearing duffles 60 years on. Utilitarian AND stylish.
That's great to hear, thanks for the share and I totally agree with you about them being utilitarian and stylish 👍🙂
Like the video. My mom bought me a chocolate brown duffle coat for Christmas around 7-8 years ago. I don’t wear it much and prefer car coats for work, and due to the duffle being heavier, but every time I wear it I get compliments. I went ahead and purchased a navy blue one and a black colored Burberry one to have. I truly didn’t need two, but I got them both on sale. When I dress up for work in the colder weather they look very nice.
Hi there, wow 3 duffle coats and altogether they give you such versatility with other colours you might wear. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your comments and support 👍🙂
Yes, the Duffle would seem to be a nice addition to one's closet. But I could not stop staring at the tie, shirt and sweater combination. That green blue is very nice.
Glad you enjoyed the video and the tie is a wool tie, my clan tartan, it goes well with the cable knitted cardigan - me thinks 🙂👍
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Very common in the playground of my youth. Now in my 50s, I picked up a preowned Gloverall for £12 this year. No qualms as they are as tough as old boots. Mum wears it more than me now - she did buy my first one so the circle is complete
Thanks for the share and glad you enjoyed the video🙂 Sounds like you got a good deal on the preowned Gloverall and you are right they are hardwearing and last for years. You can't begrudge your mother wearing it especially when she bought your first one - as you said the circle is complete. Thank you for your great comment and for your support for the channel👍🙂
Nice jacket, i have a Naval pea coat which I just think is one of the most stylish winter jacket you can own, but the duffle has it's place for sure....
The Peacoat is another great coat to wear in the colder months and is stylish as well. Good choice of coat George🙂 Glad you liked the video and for your comments 👍🙂
I have a pre 1968 James Smith & Co Derby 15B size 4 hoodless duffle cost in Navy Blue or Black in very good condition. I found it in a charity shop for £10 about 20 years ago and have used it regularly since. It’s a fantastic overcoat made from very heavy duty serge you never see these days. I love it.
Sounds like your duffle coat is well loved and used frequently. They are great for those cold weather days. Thanks for the share🙂👍
Evening Chris. Bloody hell I've just had flash backs to wearing a duffel coat as a kid in the 80's! Well done on your increasing subscribers, you're a great and inspirational channel 👏🏼
Thanks👍glad you enjoyed the video and had a journey back in time😆
I have a gloverall mid Monty duffle in burgundy. I like the color of it and wanted a duffle coat back then. When it arrived I don’t remember if it’s their or my fault but the stitching on the throat latch buttonhole was ripped but nothing a couple of bucks at the tailor could fix. it’s my go to winter coat when it’s snowed or actively snowing outside. I wish gloverall had the color in full length & with horn, leather fastenings. I grown to like the rope & wood toggle. Minor things are the sleeves I find itchy, granted if it’s cold outside you are mostly not wearing short sleeves.
Thanks for the share. Great to hear it's your go to winter coat when it’s snowed or is snowing. Burgundy tends to be a bit of an uncommon colour, so I guess the company focusses on more common colour choices in their range, but never the less a striking colour. I guess the itchiness comes from it being unlined, so you get the wool against your skin rather than a softer lining. Glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂
I had a coat like that when I was a kid and liked it a lot. You'd see a fair number of them here in the U.S. Thanks for providing the history of that style. Interesting to know the reason for that particular style button. And yes they are easier to fasten up with cold fingers.
Glad you enjoyed the video and the historical content. 🙂👍
Given the maritime/military origins of the coat, I can't help but think that the use of toggles is a simple adaptation of toggles used on flags and flag halyards, especially at sea.
Hi there Greg, it is clear that the use of toggles on a duffle coat most likely draws inspiration from similar toggle mechanisms used in various ways, including on flags and flag halyards. Toggles have been employed historically in different ways for securing or fastening items. The toggle closure system on duffle coats provides a simple yet very effective way of securing the front of the coat, often with a rope or cord looped through wooden or plastic toggles. While the exact origins of toggles on duffle coats may not be directly linked to flags and flag halyards, it's plausible that the design concept would have been influenced by similar mechanisms used in other applications. My understanding is that toggles were used because in cold weather and extreme weather, the coat could be fastened without having to take your gloves off. Thanks for your moment and glad you enjoyed the video👍🙂
Agree! I have a duffle coat (toggle coat). Very nice to have for winter.
It really is! Thank you for you comments and support for the channel🙂
Hi Chris I have one myself and love wearing it and your channel is great.
Good to hear and glad you enjoy the channel👍🙂
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Very interesting, I never saw that.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching and your continued support👍🙂
Hello Chris,
I saw the duffle coat for sale on the Peter Christian website. Fairly reasonably priced too. Lovely piece of kit. Glad to see you're doing a piece about it.
Cheers.
Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck on your hunt for a duffle coat, Gloverall and Montgomery are 2 main brands to consider, but there are many more and the Peter Christian is a reasonable company for sound pieces of menswear 👍🙂
I may consider getting myself one of those coats in the future.
It would be a great choice 🙂 thank you for your comment and support for the channel👍🙂
I own a Gloverall as well as a surplus Peacoat. To me the Gloverall is the brand to own, and military issue is the way to go for Peacoats. Love the snow white one complete with all the items a man needs to hide in the snow.
Two iconic coats and I would agree with you about the Gloverall duffle coat is the brand to own (although there is also Montgomery), and the military issue is the better way to go for the Peacoat, for a hardier construction. The snow white duffle coat is a WW2 British Royal Navy Arctic Fearnaught Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Duffel Coat.🙂👍
Great video , I have a Gloverall duffel coat which I bought last year. I am looking forward to being warm in it agin this winter!
Glad you enjoyed the video and good choice! I don't think you will be disappointed thanks for your comments and support for the channel👍🙂
Great looking coats. I have always liked them, but am more drawn to the US Navy pea coat. I am currently in the market for one now. Thanks for the history of the duffle coat. Best regards Ron
Glad you enjoyed the video Ron. Good choice of Pea coat, the old US Navy government Surplus ones are the best when it comes to Peacoats and durability. Thanks for the share and your continued support for the channel🙂👍
@@TheBritishDapper I wore my Father's pea coat all through highschool. Too small for me now. 😑
Lovely coat.
Thank you! 😊
Hy Sir u are my respectable fvt personality owner Man may God bless u forever I love & always watch ur great tips of Superb dressings 😊❤
Thank you so much for your comments and support 👍🙂
Still have the same Burberry duffel coat that’s going strong after 30 years. Wish I still had my donkey jacket as well but that got lost in a move sadly.
Glad you enjoyed the video and it's nice to hear your duffel coat is standing the test of time. Shame about the donkey jacket - My dad used to stay they were the working mans Peacoat 😆. They were made of boiled wool, almost felted and so even in the rain they keep you dry for a long time, water just used to run off them. Whether you would be a dustbin man, council work or even Fletcher (Ron Barker) in Porridge, the donkey was there👍🙂 Thanks for the share and your support for the channel🙂
I'd a few of these in primary school. It's getting quite hard find wool clothing for kids nowadays. I've gotten my son a Montgomery duffle the last couple of years. They're pretty indestructible, and you can pick them up in a sale for maybe 100 pounds.
Hi there, glad you enjoyed the video and it transported you back to your childhood. Montgomery duffle coats are another historical brand that still produce a great product that will last, at a reasonable price 🙂 thanks for your comments and support for the channel👍🙂
Gloverall Morris looks cool, but the size they showed on the website is really weird. The S-size has a sleeve length of 67 cm, which is too long for me (63cm sleeve length, 6-foot body height).
I've heard it takes a lot of work for a tailor to make the secondary adjustment to the Duffle Coat, so I don't know if I should buy it.
Hi there glad you enjoyed the video. The sleeve length they demonstrate for the Gloverall Morris, shows the S-size measurement from the point of the shoulder to the wrist, but the measurement they quote suggests it is actually a measurement from the neck across the shoulder and then down to the wrist. It might be worth contacting them for clarification, as it is not unknown for websites to misquote information, which might be overseen. Here are their contact details:
info@gloverall.com
+44 (0) 1604 812812
Mon-Thu: 8.30am - 5pm GMT
Fri: 8.30am - 1pm GMT
Total Alpha male you are sir. Love the duffle coat
glad you enjoyed the video 👍
@@TheBritishDapper I do enjoy watching your videos sir
Uncle Albert had a Duffle
Thanks for sharing🙂
Wow! It's called "Duffle coat"
Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🙂
Sorry, but I just don't think 'stylish' and 'duffle coat' can exist in the same sentence (unless the first is negated somehow) LOL
Interesting opinion, Duffle coats are not for everyone🙂👍
@@TheBritishDapper I was forced to wear one as a child so my dislike for them probably dates back to that LOL