4 OF THE BEST PEACOATS ....

For me every man should have a peacoat in his wardrobe .... why? they are future classics, future vintage and future everything... they are one piece of clothing that never dates if the right one is bought ... I'm in the market for one as the one I had from Ungaro was taken by mistake in a cloakroom by someone else otherwise it would still be going strong.... here's a look of a few of my favourites which I believe will stand the test of time


1) Balmain


Number one had to be Balmain its the stylish option ... A bit more pricey but for the ultimate Fashionisto ... It's a wool blend with leather trim and a quilted cotton lining

Priced at £1,760




2) PS by Paul Smith

A bit more practical and and pocket friendly coming in at £430 also a wool blend which contains a touch of cashmere




3)  Burberry London


I'm calling this one the middle man and who doesn't like a bit of Burberry .... It's a wool blend, slim fit and the perfect cover up

Priced at £595



4) Valentino

This is the show off, great Italian Craftmanship and how a peacoat should look ...The gold anchor buttons on this Valentino sets it apart from the others .... as Italians would say this is Stupendo! (amazing)

Priced at £1,490






All coats featured are available from MR PORTER

AW 14 FORMAL COATS FOR MEN

Its that time when we have to start thinking about coats if we haven't already started ... I was thinking about what I was going to buy for,this winter since the end of June and I still have not nailed ken yet! I don't know whether to go casual  or formal as these days the dapper nature of men's dressing kind of dictates to us that we should reall go formal ... Well here a few that have caught my eye and all available from Mr Porter

Editor's pick goes to Richard James 

AW 13/14 OUTERWEAR FOR MEN FROM JIL SANDER

A few of the outerwear available for fall 2013

Must Have Dolce&Gabbana Menswear Fall Winter 2013: Coat

The Dolce&Gabbana Fall Winter 2013 collection is baroque in inspiration yet sartorial in manufactor. Here are the coats: the pillars of menswear tailoring.


Dolceandgabbana.com 

IN-STORE PROMOTION: BENETTON HIGH PERFORMACE COATS

BENETTON.COM

HELLOOOOO LOVER (HOLLAND COOPER)

Ive made it no secret for the last month or so ive been looking for the ONE! Not that kind of one but a winter coat as I think when it comes to buying one a lot of time and thought should go into it… im looking for a more grown up and classic approach and I think ive found it in this tweed coat from Holland Cooper….

I became aware of them earlier this week and as you know thought I would nosey around on their website …. And bingo! I find the Park Lane three Quarter length coat…. Check it out and stay tuned for more from Holland Cooper as im now hooked



HOLLANDCOOPER.COM and also stocked in Harrods.....

MUST SEE - BUDGET OR BLOWOUT - MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

#SCREEEEEEEEAAAAAMMMMMMMM ok alright one more #SCREAAAAAMMMMMM …… right don’t say I never share anything with you! This for the quick fingered savvy shopper …. You might have seen my blogs talking about the Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection (see picture below) did you look? Look at his coat!.... this will be priced at £149.99 (bargain)…. Now check out the other coat…. Did you look? Look I tell you! Right this coat is from Maison Martin Margiela’s mainline…. Now look at the campaign shot… now look at the coat… don’t they look the same? Ok give or take quality … but same designer label and same style … the mainline coat is priced at £1,665…. Ok you get where Im coming from…. Like I said this is for the quick fingered savvy shopper or one who does not mind queuing ….. see you there!!!

MUST HAVE BURBERRY PRORSUM COAT FOR MEN

Go all the way this Fall 2012 with this Rabbit-Collar Shearling-Lined Wool-Blend Coat from Burberry Prorsum and get the Great Gatsby look down to a tee..... you get two coats for the price of one with its detachable collar feature... I look at this and see luxury at its best....



Check it out at MRPORTER.COM or BURBERRY.COM

Crombie at Harrods

Crombie at Harrods -

Crombie is proud to announce its new season iconic coats have arrived in Harrods, one of the world’s most prestigious department stores.

Crombie’s Autumn/Winter 12 collection includes the classic slim fit Crombie in black melton wool with its luxurious velvet collar and distinctive red lining. The Crombie Covert coat in lovat reflects the equestrian heritage of this style, and the navy double-breasted King Coat, as worn by King George VI in the Kings Speech days, adds a touch of regal elegance. Shorter double-breasted coats in cognac and black have a hint of swinging London about them and would fit right on Michael Caine in his finest ‘60s adventures. Finally we have our black Military Greatcoat; Crombie spearheaded the Greatcoat style which has been seen on all the major international designer catwalks this season.

Crombie have been purveyors of the finest cloth and coats since 1805 and as pioneers of modern Menswear, Crombie is a true emblem of British style. Autumn/Winter 12 will see Crombie launch internationally in 17 countries, sold in the finest stores across Europe, in the United States, Asia

Crombie.co.uk
Harrods.com

Mackintosh - Behind The Brand - MR PORTER

MRPORTER.COM takes a look at MACKINTOSH - the Scottish label so good they named an item of clothing after it. Shop MACKINTOSH on site: MR PORTER

AW 12/13 WOMENS COATS FROM BURBERRY PRORSUM

MUST HAVE/BUY - FROM JONATHON SAUNDERS... #MUSTSEE

Looking around on the net today I cam across this mac which I think is a total must buy!  its from designer Jonathan Saunders who shows at London Fashion Week every season.  This Mac is Jonathan Saunders for Edition at Debenhams and is on trend with the leather sleeves, an investment buy at £199 - Bargain I hear you say! But it gets better right now its half price at Debenhams.com thus bringing it right down to a must have buy for £99.50!!!!

check it out at DEBENHAMS

THE COAT GUIDE FOR MEN FROM NICOLE FARHI

Nicole Farhi one of the market's stylish leaders has a selectionof AW 11 coats for men which is a wide choice of Peacoats, macs and Utility coats....

http://www.nicolefarhi.com/




Bonded wool and linen coat




Melton Peacoat





Pea Coat




Waxed jacket



Wool linen tweed




Sherling jacket




Technical canvas coat





Technical down outerwear



Waxed Parker





Wool Cashmere Melton Coat




Technical Trench coat