Brand watch: Grenfell

British luxury clothing brand Grenfell unveils its third collection since its relaunch in 2015.

Alpaca Duffle

£1,595

Inspired by Grenfell's archive, the ultimate luxury duffle jacket crafted in warm alpaca wool.

Despatch Rider

£795

Inspired by Sir Malcolm Campbell’s early days in uniform as a daring dispatch rider in WW1, using his trophy-winning motorcycling expertise.

Helvellyn

£895

A long anorak inspired by the English Lake District peak, Helvellyn. With warming alpaca linings and stylish military interpretation.

Reversible Harrington

£395

Designed to be practical behind the wheel of a speeding craft, the short blouson equally carries a college stripe for a smart change once turned inside out.

Reversible Alpaca Golfer

£795

First produced in 1931, the Grenfell golfer has been worn down generations. Fine alpaca wool contrasts with sharp black Grenfell cloth in this luxury update.

Golfer

£350

The world's first all-weather golf jacket was manufactured by Grenfell in 1931. Never out of production in 85 years.

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Published: Tuesday 25th October 2016

Style

Coat yourself in the best of British with the relaunched Grenfell.

Grenfell was founded in 1923 by the Haythornthwaite family in Lancashire. Grenfell cloth began life as a 'wonder-fabric' developed specifically to meet the outerwear needs of explorer and missionary doctor Sir Wilfred Grenfell, who agreed to lend the fine cloth his name. Although Sir Wilfred died in 1940, the brand's success ensured his name isn't forgotten.

Over the following decades Grenfell was worn by British Royalty, racing car drivers such as Sir Sterling Moss, adventurers and aviatrixes, outdoorsmen, sportsmen and style icons such as Cary Grant and Gregory Peck. Grenfell has been made in its own factory in London since its founding in 1923. The Grenfell factory has also produced for brands including Aquascutum, Mackintosh and Burberry.

The AW16 collection features Grenfell’s outerwear styles inspired by original pieces since the brand's founding nearly a century ago. Take a look at some of the coats in the gallery above.

For more information visit grenfell.com