Brunello Cucinelli Navy Wool, Angora & Silk Duffle Coat

Discover the Brunello Cucinelli Navy Wool, Angora & Silk Duffle Coat. The duffle coat's origins are specific and well-documented. The name comes from Duffel, a town in Belgium where the heavy, closely-woven woollen cloth used in the original coats was first produced. The garment itself was adopted by the British Royal Navy during the First World War, issued to officers as protection against the Atlantic and North Sea, the toggle fastenings engineered deliberately to be operated while wearing heavy gloves, the hood cut to sit over a peaked naval cap. During the Second World War the design was widely issued across the British armed forces, becoming associated particularly with Field Marshal Montgomery, whose preference for the coat gave it the informal name "Monty coat." After the war, vast surpluses of military duffle coats were sold to civilian distributors, and in 1951 Harold and Freda Morris of Gloverall acquired a significant portion of that surplus, eventually producing the first fully civilian duffle coat in 1954 with buffalo horn toggles and leather fastenings, establishing the template that most versions since have followed. Brunello Cucinelli takes that template and builds it from wool, angora and silk: the angora adding a plush softness and a faint halo to the surface, the silk introducing a subtle luminosity to the navy, the wool providing structure and weight, the three fibres together producing a cloth considerably more refined than any military surplus issue. Horn buttons engraved with "Brunello Cucinelli" close the coat alongside envelope-style patch pockets with curved flaps sitting above the slanted side pockets, and the dual vents at the back open and close with push buttons, a functional detail resolved with the same precision as everything else.

The duffle coat has spent seventy years moving from naval issue to civilian classic without losing the logic of its original design. Brunello Cucinelli's version in wool, angora and silk is the furthest that journey has taken it.

Composition: 80% Wool / 15% Angora / 5% Silk

Color: Navy

Pattern: Plain

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Fit: Relaxed

Shoulder to Shoulder: 52 cm / 20,5 Inch

Chest: 62 cm / 24,4 Inch

Waist: 56,5 cm / 22,2 Inch

Center Back (excluding collar): 79 cm / 31,1 Inch

Sleeve Length (inseam): 47 cm / 18,5 Inch

Discover the customization possibilities by visiting our tailor alteration guide

My wife Federica was born in Solomeo. In 1978, when we were engaged to be married, a second love blossomed inside me, my passion for her beautiful hamlet of origin. Federica ran a small clothing shop here in the village, and here I came across the idea to venture into a knitwear business. It took quite a lot of courage to take this step, since back then there were already 13,000 people working in this industry in Perugia only, one of the main centres for this manufacturing business.

Shipping

• Complimentary shipping on orders over €200 (Netherlands), €500 (EU), and €1,000 (rest of world

• Orders below these thresholds are charged based on destination

• All items ship directly from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Customs duties and import fees outside the EU are the customer’s responsibility

Returns

EU customers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of delivery.

• Return shipping is at the customer’s expense

• Items must be returned unworn and in original condition

• Any use beyond indoor fitting may result in a diminished refund

Orders outside the European Union are exported goods and considered final sale (no returns).

Altered or tailored items are final sale.

Please review measurements and quality control comments carefully before ordering. As a small independent boutique we encourage thoughtful purchasing. For any questions, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

To maintain the beauty of this sartorial item, we recommend professional laundering and pressing.

Subtle pilling is visible throughout the coat, reflecting that this preloved piece has clearly had a life before. Nevertheless, it remains an exceptional and characterful piece, ready to be enjoyed for its second life.

General Note: While we inspect each item to ensure its quality, please note that minor imperfections may be present due to the preloved nature of the garments. We strive to represent every item accurately, but subtle signs of wear may sometimes go unnoticed. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to sustainable luxury.