Gloverall x Norbit
When tradition meets innovation, the results are rarely subtle. But in the case of Gloverall’s latest collaboration with Norbit — the Japanese label founded by Hiroshi Nozawa — the outcome is quietly remarkable.
Nozawa is something of a modern-day outfitter. A veteran of Japan’s fashion scene, he re-launched Norbit in 2018 with a clear-eyed mission: to explore the meeting point between function, tradition, and contemporary design. The brand’s mantra — field, travel, and chill — may sound relaxed, but its execution is anything but casual. Think hybridised military outerwear with a technical backbone, all finished with a distinctive Japanese eye for detail.
In partnering with Gloverall, Norbit turns its gaze to two of Britain’s most iconic outerwear silhouettes: the Monty Jacket and the Morris Coat. The resulting collection feels both familiar and fresh — heritage reworked for modern life, with a hard-earned sense of utility stitched into every seam.
The Gloverall x Norbit Monty Jacket
A contemporary take on our legendary duffle, the Monty Jacket is designed with movement and versatility in mind. Cut shorter than its traditional namesake, it’s the kind of jacket you throw on for city errands, countryside walks, and everything in between.
The outer shell is a quiet feat of engineering: a three-layer fabric comprising Polartec® fleece for warmth, a waterproof membrane for weather resistance, and a static-resistant tricot backing for comfort. Cordura® nylon panels with a water-repellent finish reinforce the high-wear zones — a subtle nod to Norbit’s technical DNA.
Of course, the signature toggles and rope fastenings are present and correct. But look closer and you’ll notice Norbit’s precise, almost poetic tweaks: elbow patches, multi-entry front pockets, and twin rear game pockets with concealed zips — elegant solutions to the age-old question of how to carry more with less fuss.
The Gloverall x Norbit Morris Coat
If the Monty is the everyday workhorse, the Morris Coat is its longer, more contemplative sibling — equally ready for a downpour or a cold snap, but with a little more room to breathe.
Built with the same three-layer performance fabric and Cordura® reinforcements, the Morris takes things further with additional functional detailing: a drawcord waist for a custom fit, four-way front pockets borrowed from classic hunting gear, and traditional toggles cast in buffalo horn with leather loops. There’s a sense of restraint to it all — a refusal to shout, preferring instead to whisper of its capability.
It’s in these details that the collaboration really sings: the meeting of British tradition with Japanese pragmatism, where every stitch has a purpose and every choice is considered.