CainDouble Breasted Wool Great Coat Green
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Rooted in British military tailoring heritage, the Cain Great Coat reinterprets one of the most enduring forms of military outerwear for modern everyday dressing. Made in Britain from a substantial green virgin wool cloth, its commanding double-breasted silhouette, strong shoulder line and structured collar recall the distinctive authority of the traditional great coat, while considered details bring a contemporary versatility to the design.
Inspired by the traditional military great coat, the collar and lapels have been thoughtfully designed to offer different expressions buttoned to the top for a more structured appearance, worn with the lapels laid flat, or with the collar raised. Turnback cuffs, slanted welt pockets and an inverted box pleat through the back draw further from military tailoring, while dark horn buttons provide an understated finishing detail.
A silhouette with deep roots in military and bespoke tailoring, the Cain has been developed as a modern ready-to-wear garment for everyday wear. Its substantial wool cloth provides warmth, structure and an elegant drape, making it particularly suited to autumn, winter and the transitional months. Worn over tailoring or more relaxed separates, it offers multiple expressions while retaining the distinctive character of a classic British great coat.
- 100% Virgin Wool
- Slanted Side Welt Pockets
- Turnback Cuffs
- Military Great Coat-Inspired Design
- Double-Breasted Front
- Structured High Collar
- Convertible Lapel and Collar
- Dark Horn Buttons
- Inverted Box Pleat
- Buttoned Back Vent
- Composition
- 100% Virgin Wool
- Mill
- Private White V.C.
- Origin
- British
For Gieves & Hawkes, Private White V.C. brings a distinctly British approach to fabric and manufacturing, with garments made in Manchester using carefully sourced natural materials and specialist cloths. Their fabrics are selected for durability, texture and performance, while considered construction and traditional manufacturing techniques give each piece a balance of function, quality and understated refinement.
Delivery
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Order Cut-Off & Dispatch
Orders placed before 2PM (GMT/BST) Monday to Friday will be processed and dispatched the same day. Orders placed on weekends or UK bank holidays will be processed on the next working day.
Delivery times may be extended during sale periods.
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For all military and BFPO orders, please contact military@gievesandhawkes.com for guidance on delivery and returns.
BFPO information
All military orders can be shipped via the British Forces Post Office (BFPO). Delivery times and processes may vary depending on location and service requirements.
For delivery costs and estimated timeframes, please refer to the Delivery Information section.
Address format
To send items via BFPO, please use the following format:
- Name: Service number, rank or title, and full name
- Address: Unit, regiment, or HM Ship
- Company: Operation (if deployed)
- City: BFPO number
For family members:
- Name of dependent: c/o service number, rank, and full name
For non-service personnel:
- Include staff number (if available), followed by full name
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All international orders are shipped on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis. This means duties, taxes, and administrative fees are included at checkout, ensuring no additional charges on delivery.
Learn more about Delivered Duty Paid (DDP).
Prices may vary by country to reflect local duties and fees.
United States: All orders shipped from the UK require full customs clearance, with duties and fees applied regardless of order value.
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Returns
At Gieves & Hawkes, we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you are not happy with your order, here's what you need to know about returns, exchanges, and shipping. Refunds cover the value of returned items only and are issued to the original payment method, typically within 5–7 working days of receipt, depending on your bank.
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How to return
Send your return to our UK warehouse:
Gieves & Hawkes Warehouse E-comm
Unit J 7–8, Abbey Farm Commercial Park
Southwell Road, NR10 3JU
Horsham St. Faith, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 333 996 3740
Reference: please include your order number.
Return eligibility
- Full-price items: return within 28 days of purchase
- Sale items: return within 14 days of purchase
- Items must be unused, in original packaging (including suit bags and hangers), with all labels attached
- Unsellable items or late returns (without prior contact) will be returned without a refund
Return shipping
You may use your own courier. All shipping costs are your responsibility. We strongly recommend using a tracked and insured service, as we cannot issue a refund for items lost in transit without proof of delivery.
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How to return
- International returns can be arranged using our self-service returns portal: Returns Portal.
- Alternatively, if you require assistance, please contact Customer Care at customercare@gievesandhawkes.com.
- A handling fee will be deducted from your refund when using the provided return label or portal.
Return eligibility
- Full-price items: return within 28 days of purchase
- Sale items: return within 14 days of purchase
- Items must be unused, in original packaging (including suit bags and hangers), with all labels attached
- Unsellable items will be returned without a refund
Exceptions
Personalized, custom, or altered items cannot be returned unless faulty.
Canada only
In the event of a return, a full refund of any duties and taxes paid at checkout will be issued in addition to the cost of the returned items.
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Faulty goods / reclamation
Goods are considered faulty if they are received damaged or if a manufacturing defect occurs within 12 months of purchase.
If you receive a faulty item, please return it for inspection. You may use the pre-printed return form and label included in your parcel. If the label is not available, contact Customer Care at customercare@gievesandhawkes.com for assistance.
Items that have been worn or used beyond trying on cannot be accepted as faulty.
Cancellations
If you wish to cancel an order prior to dispatch, contact customercare@gievesandhawkes.com.
While we will make every effort to accommodate your request, cancellation cannot be guaranteed once an order has been placed.
Exchanges
Direct exchanges are not offered. To request a different size, color, or style, return the original item and place a new order.
Click & Collect
Please note that Gieves & Hawkes does not offer a Click & Collect service.
For advice or assistance with returning an order, or any delivery queries, contact customercare@gievesandhawkes.com.
