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2020.26.1
Title
Duffer of St George Dark Blue Jacket
Date(s)
- 1988-1989 (Creation)
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(1984-2008)
Administrative history
The label started out as a market stall in Camden, London run by Marco Cairns, Eddie Prendergast, Barrie Sharp and Clifford Bowen selling military deadstock. In 1985 they opened their first shop in London's Portabello Road and began selling their own designs made in limited runs. In 1989 they moved to a store in D'Arblay Street, Soho importing stock from America such as Adidas Superstars, Red Wing Boots, Schott puffa jackets and New Era baseball caps. The early 1990s saw the company become more commercial after a majority share was sold to Dr. Thomas Hiedecker - the Duffer hoodie became their biggest seller. In 2004 they signed a licencing deal with Debenhams resulting in a loss of quality control, the label was then bought out of administration in 2008 by JD Sports.
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Duffer of St George dark blue nylon jacket with '70' in white appliqued on to the front left chest and a large embroidered badge on the centre back. The badge is in red, blue, gold and white thread with a shield surrounded by a belt and surmounted by a crown. Inside the belt is 'BENE PUGNO' and underneath is 'The "DUFFER" of ST. GEORGE'. It has a turn down collar and closes centre front with five dark blue press studs. There are two large patch pockets at the front hips that are sewn into each side seam. It has a dark blue drawstring around the bottom hem and the sleeve cuffs are elasticated. Unlined.
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Label: SPORTS WEAR / DUFFER TRACK / ST. GEORGE LONDON / XL