Grenfell SS17 – Back to Military Roots

Grenfell England SS17 - Back to Military Roots

The Grenfell Pembroke Jacket

With military-wear being a faithful point of reference in menswear with many of the world’s greatest designers regularly relying on various army’s archives as inspiration for their collections. It’s perhaps no surprise then to see that this season Grenfell have paid homage to military clothing via their beautiful camouflage Pembroke jacket which has been made in an English mill that also supplies clothing to the armed forces. It’s an incredibly substantial jacket featuring a padded hood and full double zip concealed behind a snap close storm flap which extends high up into the neckline for weather protection. Both super functional and incredibly contemporary, the Grenfell Pembroke jacket is made from hard wearing polyamide to ensure high levels of durability and protection from the elements for the wearer.

Staying with the military influences the Pembroke boasts an array of functional storage options that are as handy for carrying your rations and rounds as they are your keys, phone and a couple of pounds (of loose change). Encompassing two button close chest pockets, two buckle close waist pockets and two zip close pockets behind the only storage problem you might have is remembering which pocket you’ve placed your essential items!

Grenfell Pembroke Jacket Front and Rear Views

Grenfell Pembroke Jacket Detail Close Up

The Grenfell Redding Jacket

Whilst the Redding jacket may look like it’s just be taken from a Parisian catwalk, it actually owes its stunning good looks to mid-twentieth century military despatch riders and the world’s fastest man. In the last century Grenfell became the performance wear manufacturer of choice for speed demons such as Stirling Moss and Sir Malcolm Campbell who earned the title ‘King of Speed’ after his world records on both land and water. In honour of both Malcolm and Donald Campbell’s achievements and their connection to Grenfell they have created their Bluebird collection to which this stylish biker jacket belongs.

This updated take on a classic jacket silhouette has lots of interesting features such as an off centre full zip close, a slanted button close chest pocket, two slanted open waist pockets and adjustable leather buckle detailing to each side. Not to mention the smart open pointed collar and subtle mud camo colourway that also pay homage to the military origins of the biker jacket. The Pembroke is jacket that’s packed with the indomitable British spirit of adventure and a perfect fit for modern day daredevils.

Grenfell Redding Jacket Front and Rear Views

Grenfell Redding Jacket Detail Close-Up

View the full SS17 Grenfell clothing range here at The Sporting Lodge.

by Neil Summers