A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, AUTHENTCITY, AND SERVICE

Celebrating Over Half a Century of Gloverall's Rich Heritage

In 1950, just five years after World War II, Gloves and Overall wholesalers H&F Morris, owned by Harold and Freda Morris, found success selling surplus military duffle coats. This prompted Harold, a master tailor's son, and Freda to launch Gloverall, creating their own refined duffle coats. Harold innovated by replacing the thick jute rope fastenings with leather straps and adding an Italian check back fabric, setting a new standard in outerwear.

In 1957, Gloverall's iconic Monty Duffle coat gained fame when Tony Brooks was photographed wearing it alongside racing legends Stirling Moss and Mike Hawthorn at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Due to government restrictions on new factories in London, Gloverall relocated to Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The brand's duffle coats quickly became a British classic, with exports worldwide.

 In 1962, Gloverall opened a custom-built factory in Northamptonshire to meet growing demand. The design team introduced more fashionable duffle and casual outerwear, expanding markets across Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. By the late 1960s, Gloverall was selling in over forty countries.

The 1970s saw North America, the USA, and Scandinavia become major markets, with Japan emerging as Gloverall's largest export market by mid-decade. In 1977, Gloverall's export sales were recognised in the Silver Jubilee Honours list. The brand also supplied coats for the British Transglobe Expedition, patroned by HRH Prince of Wales. New styles like bomber jackets, capes, and classic British warmer overcoats enriched the Gloverall range.

In the 1980s, Gloverall designed duffle coats for the British Olympic team at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The Customer Awareness League of British Outerwear ranked Gloverall in the top three in 1986. The following year, Gloverall won the British Apparel Export Award, and HRH Princess Anne visited as the President of the British Knitting and Clothing Export Council. Gloverall also contributed to the GB team's official uniform for the Winter Olympics in Canada, with Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean donning Gloverall duffle coats.

In 2001, Gloverall celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a special edition duffle coat made from 100% Angora wool. Approaching its 60th Anniversary in 2010, Gloverall introduced modern versions of its 1950s duffle coat.

The 1951 Collection, launched in 2014, drew inspiration from early British Grand Prix photographs. This collection reimagined the Monty duffle coat with contemporary designs, including appliqué racing motifs and pins, and featured all-weather raincoats, sport mid-length car coats, and quilted rally jackets. Premium British fabrics remained central, with tweeds from Abraham Moon, Fox Brothers, and Harris Tweed, alongside waxed coated cottons by Halley Stevens and boned cottons by British Millerain.

In a thrilling recent development, Gloverall's Mid Monty Duffle Coat was featured in the latest series of Doctor Who. This iconic coat, known for its durability and classic design, perfectly complements the eclectic style of the new Doctor, portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa. 

Gloverall continues to innovate and honour its heritage, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, and remains a beloved name in outerwear worldwide.