The duffle coat has always felt like a symbol of endurance — born for sailors & officers who braved the North Atlantic. It’s a piece with soul, but one that, over time, lost its elegance to bulk, stiffness & cheap fabrics.

When we set out to design ours, I wanted to restore that sense of purpose without losing its history. We began with a wool, cashmere, & silk blend — a fabric that drapes beautifully & moves with you, offering warmth without the weight. The oversized hood was intentional, a nod to its naval roots, but we reinforced it with cotton twill tape for strength & structure.

The same reinforcement runs through the interior seams, where the genuine horn toggles & cotton straps are anchored. We found a unique strap with subtle metal aglets, a small detail that felt distinctly Arc & Iveagh — functional, but quietly luxurious. The cut is modern, more architectural than the traditional boxy shape, with a refined silhouette that breathes.

We named it for Skellig Michael, that jagged island rising from the Atlantic off Ireland’s coast — a place both brutal & beautiful. Its monastery clings to the rock face. Standing there, battered by wind & salt, you understand why men once sought meaning on its cliffs. This coat carries that same spirit — a modern relic for those drawn to untamed places, built to weather both storm & time.