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In the section on classic coats. Perhaps someone can supply pictures of said coat?
CLASSIC COATS
BOMBER JACKET
Who wears one: The Clash, James Dean.
Identify it: similar to a Harrington but fuller and more like a blouson. It should always have a ribbed cuff.
Why wear one: both classic and contemporary, it's a coat that will never go out of style.
CHESTERFIELD
Who wears one: Roger Moore's James Bond.
Identify it: thigh-length, double or single-breasted, woollen and often in grey herringbone.
Why wear one: an alternative to the Crombie, it is a versatile, smart, formal coat that, again, can be worn more casually.
CROMBIE
Who wears one: Morrissey.
Identify it: thigh-length, single breasted and occasionally with a velvet collar.
Why wear one: the classic English town-coat. A wardrobe essential; can be paired with both a suit and more casual attire.
DUFFEL COAT
Who wears one: Field-Marshal Montgomery, Paddington Bear.
Identify it: thigh-length, hooded, navy blue, brown or black, toggles essential.
Why wear one: classic, warm and quirky. A good way to dress down a suit.
HARRINGTON
Who wears one: Steve McQueen, Frank Sinatra.
Identify it: short, fitted to waist-length, lightweight and essential to any wardrobe.
Why wear one: effortlessly cool and, despite being 70 years old, it still feels contemporary.
MACKINTOSH
Who wears one: Columbo, Michael Caine.
Identify it: made of rubber, this is the original waterproof jacket.
Why wear one: perhaps a more styled waterproof than a wax jacket, this is both versatile and eminently useful.
PARKA
Who wears one: Liam Gallagher.
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Identify it: with a fur-lined hood and capacious body and pockets, it's both warm and practical.
Why wear one: a great look when paired with casual clothes, but not so good with suits.
PEA COAT
Who wears one: Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront.
Identify it: hip-length, double-breasted and navy blue. Think of sailors.
Why wear one: can double up as both a smart and casual jacket. Plus it's warm.
TRENCH COAT
Who wears one: Humphrey Bogart.
Identify it: long, waterproof and often lined, it is built for turning up the collar and avoiding the elements.
Why wear one: originally designed for British soldiers, it is practical, warm and functional.
In the section on classic coats. Perhaps someone can supply pictures of said coat?
CLASSIC COATS
BOMBER JACKET
Who wears one: The Clash, James Dean.
Identify it: similar to a Harrington but fuller and more like a blouson. It should always have a ribbed cuff.
Why wear one: both classic and contemporary, it's a coat that will never go out of style.
CHESTERFIELD
Who wears one: Roger Moore's James Bond.
Identify it: thigh-length, double or single-breasted, woollen and often in grey herringbone.
Why wear one: an alternative to the Crombie, it is a versatile, smart, formal coat that, again, can be worn more casually.
CROMBIE
Who wears one: Morrissey.
Identify it: thigh-length, single breasted and occasionally with a velvet collar.
Why wear one: the classic English town-coat. A wardrobe essential; can be paired with both a suit and more casual attire.
DUFFEL COAT
Who wears one: Field-Marshal Montgomery, Paddington Bear.
Identify it: thigh-length, hooded, navy blue, brown or black, toggles essential.
Why wear one: classic, warm and quirky. A good way to dress down a suit.
HARRINGTON
Who wears one: Steve McQueen, Frank Sinatra.
Identify it: short, fitted to waist-length, lightweight and essential to any wardrobe.
Why wear one: effortlessly cool and, despite being 70 years old, it still feels contemporary.
MACKINTOSH
Who wears one: Columbo, Michael Caine.
Identify it: made of rubber, this is the original waterproof jacket.
Why wear one: perhaps a more styled waterproof than a wax jacket, this is both versatile and eminently useful.
PARKA
Who wears one: Liam Gallagher.
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Identify it: with a fur-lined hood and capacious body and pockets, it's both warm and practical.
Why wear one: a great look when paired with casual clothes, but not so good with suits.
PEA COAT
Who wears one: Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront.
Identify it: hip-length, double-breasted and navy blue. Think of sailors.
Why wear one: can double up as both a smart and casual jacket. Plus it's warm.
TRENCH COAT
Who wears one: Humphrey Bogart.
Identify it: long, waterproof and often lined, it is built for turning up the collar and avoiding the elements.
Why wear one: originally designed for British soldiers, it is practical, warm and functional.
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