Franco-British Craftsmanship at Liberty London

For the first time, the worlds of Longchamp and Gloverall collide in two signature pieces: the duffle coat and Le Roseau bag. A dialogue between Paris and London, artisanal tradition and creative modernity. The story begins after the Second World War. In London, 1951, Harold and Freda Morris turn surplus military stock into duffle coats. They found Gloverall and redefine the ultimate coat with double-faced wool, Italian check linings and thoughtful details, lending elegant form to utilitarian function. In Paris, 1948, Jean Cassegrain founds Longchamp, covering pipes in fine leather. This collaboration therefore celebrates a common language founded in skilled craftsmanship, cherished materials and timeless style. 

At the collection’s core sits Le Roseau, dressed in Gloverall’s signature wool. Its bamboo clasp, revisited in untreated maple wood, evokes the duffle coat’s traditional toggles. With an understated palette (navy or nutmeg) and a structured silhouette, it strikes the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication. Another symbolic piece is the Longchamp x Gloverall duffle coat. Crafted in Gloverall’s historic UK workshops, it has a relaxed fit, enveloping hood and high collar. A striped lining replaces the traditional tartan – a subtle nod to the Breton shirt, or marinière. A coat designed for elegant, free-spirited women and inspired by the icons who have worn it, from Brigitte Bardot to Alexa Chung. But the connection between the two pieces goes further. The clasp of the Le Roseau bag, inspired in 1993 by the fastenings on naval duffle coats, returns to the source. Thirty-two years later, Longchamp and Gloverall have worked together on two new contemporary classics, ready to travel between the streets of Paris and London. 

This collaboration takes on its full meaning at one of the most iconic locations in London. Founded in 1875, Liberty is much more than a shop; it is a listed monument, an ode to craftsmanship and innovation. Its Tudor building – constructed from the wood of two warships – spans six floors of creativity, refinement and daring. The haunt of aesthetes and lovers of all things beautiful, Liberty has forever been the epitome of inspired luxury.

Here, the Longchamp x Gloverall pop-up unfolds like a live workshop. For one month, visitors are invited to explore behind the scenes of this unique collaboration, with sculptural installations of Le Roseau’s bamboo, leather working tools and artisanal details on show. The Roseau bag, the bamboo-clasp ballerina, the shawl and bamboo scarf ring, the bamboo-buckle belt and, of course, the duffle coat are all on display as exceptional pieces at the crossroads of fashion and history. In this immersive space, each object is a story told in parallel of British heritage and French craftsmanship. Its set design is curated like a contemporary cabinet of curiosities, celebrating skilled hands, quality materials and enduring elegance.

For those who can’t travel to Liberty London, the Longchamp x Gloverall collection is also available in a selection of Longchamp boutiques and on the longchamp.com website.