The iconic Griffin “Sleeping Bag” coat, first launched in 1996, has become a staple garment of the brand. It was featured in a Channel 4 arts short film by Donald Christie, highlighting its conceptual and visual impact.

Since its debut, the coat has evolved each season, continuously reimagined through refined details, trims, and fabrication. Its design has explored shifting proportions, innovative shaping, and functional elements such as reversibility, developing into its present-day form while maintaining its original identity with a sense of luxury.

A bold statement piece that elevates the wearer, it is designed to be worn with confidence and consistently turns heads and commands attention.

When fully opened, the piece could be reconfigured to function as a poncho, offering an alternative silhouette and mode of wear. Laid flat, it revealed yet another dimension—resembling a bearskin rug—blurring the boundaries between clothing, object, and environment.

The Fully Adjustable Jacket was conceived as a one-size garment designed to adapt seamlessly to its wearer. Through adjustable strapping and side openings, the jacket could be modified to accommodate different body shapes and fits, offering both flexibility and personalisation.

Its functionality extended further through an internal down duvet system, allowing the wearer to regulate weight and warmth according to the season. This adaptability enabled the jacket to respond not only to the individual but also to changing environments and conditions.

Balancing utility with design, the piece was created to function across multiple contexts—meeting the demands of location, climate, and use—while retaining a strong, iconic aesthetic.

The Climbing Jacket was inspired directly by the demands and movements of climbing. Constructed from technical fabrics, its cut, shaping, and panelled inserts were engineered to allow maximum stretch and freedom of movement—enabling the wearer to reach, extend, and climb with ease.

Every detail was carefully considered to support performance, from the placement and functionality of pockets to the design of the cuffs, ensuring they assisted rather than restricted the climber. Seam construction throughout the garment, particularly in the hood and neck collar, was developed to enhance both mobility and visibility, instilling confidence in the wearer as they make their next move.

Balancing precision with purpose, the jacket combined technical innovation with a refined aesthetic, supporting both performance and presence.

The Upside Down Jacket was a multifunctional, conceptual piece that explored the many ways a garment can be worn and reinterpreted. Its design allowed it to be turned upside down or inside out, transforming into a double-layered jacket with reversed functionality and appearance.

The concept was later developed further, enabling the garment to be separated and worn as individual components or combined in multiple configurations. This adaptability allowed the wearer to customise and personalise the piece each time it was worn, not in a complex or restrictive way, but through intuitive, functional design.

The result was a unique and individual garment that continues to feel relevant today—defined by its versatility, innovation, and enduring design language.

The Parka coat draws from the undeniable military archive held within Griffin’s design language, reflecting a deep appreciation for practical yet stylish silhouettes. Rooted in utility, the garment was reinterpreted each season through subtle yet impactful design evolution.

Adjustments to the coat introduced added swing and shaping through the tail, alongside articulated sleeve construction to enhance movement and comfort. The hood became a key focal point, developed with dramatic and intricate shaping to elevate the overall silhouette and strengthen its visual presence.

Developed in technical fabrics, the parka also explored over-dyeing techniques and reversibility, further expanding its versatility and desirability. These elements combined to reinforce its status as an iconic piece—balancing function, innovation, and enduring style. 

The Atlantic jacket was created specifically as part of the Down story, forming a key element within the broader collection narrative. Each season it is developed through evolving exploration of proportion, silhouette, and fabrication.

The design brings together contrasting fabrics that are engineered to work seamlessly as a unified whole, enhancing both visual and tactile depth. Reversibility is a core feature, offering the wearer adaptability and versatility to suit different environments and lifestyles.

Balancing function with refinement, the Atlantic jacket embodies a considered approach to modern outerwear—rooted in utility, yet elevated through thoughtful design development.

The Bladecut technique is a textile innovation inspired by naval and military surplus. It was developed by Jeff Griffin in 1995 at a naval manufacturing facility in Bridport, England.

Rooted in these  origins, the technique was reinterpreted and refined to create a distinctive fabric language. Through an understanding of its behaviour, it was then applied to the design of the garment .

It established its place within  streetwear, bringing a strong sense of attitude and identity. By bridging function and design, Bladecut transformed industrial references into a modern textile approach defined by a bold, directional aesthetic.