With the cold, wet & wind upon us, now is the right time to be thinking about your winter wardrobe.
Up first are jackets, and these are my 5 current favourites.
1 - adidas Originals Hooded Windbreaker Jacket - £85.00
This adidas Originals hooded windbreaker jacket in Dark Royal Blue is bang on the money. It has a full front zip fastening and elasticated hood, with four large button fastening pockets and one zip fasten pocket on the left chest. Also on the left chest is a tone-on-tone white suede-effect logo tab giving this jacket minimal branding. It also features a large pocket on the lower back which enables it to be folded into a pouch if need be.
This jacket fits true to size, is lightweight and comfortable and would look great with a pair of dark blue jeans & classic adidas Originals trainers, like the Gazelle OG.
This won't be for the coldest or wettest nights, but is an absolute corker to wear to the pub & will be brilliant for wearing to the match when (or rather if!) spring comes. It is also available in Black - but I think it looks the business in this shade of 'adidas' blue.
It is available from the goods eggs at Northern Threads priced at £85.00
2 - Fila Beta Jacket - £120.00
Yes, the 'bubble coat' (or 'Puffa Jacket' as it is sometimes known!) is back, and it is easy to see why with this lovely piece of kit from Fila.
The Fila Beta jacket has a glossy polyester outer shell with a polyester inner lining and a down feather padding. A knitted tape detail features down the centre front placket, around the collar and hood opening.
There is an internal faux sheepskin collar for warmth and the hood is detachable with a nylon zip. There are two jetted pockets to the front of the garment and a chunky rib knit is used at the hem and cuff. The iconic Fila 'F' badge is located on the left chest.
This is definitely one for the colder nights & will keep out the wind and rain, whilst keeping you toasty warm and looking fantastic - without making you look like the Michelin man! It is equally wearable over a work suit as it is with jeans & trainers.
To me, it looks best in black, but it is also available in bluey/grey colour called 'night shadow'. It is available directly from Fila priced at a very reasonable £120.00.
3 - MA.Strum RB-1 Bomber Jacket - Reduced from £210.00 to £125.00
The archives of Massimo Osti have produced this fantastic RB-1 Bomber Jacket from MA.Strum. It is a great piece at full price, but is an absolute bargain when it is as heavily reduced as this.
It has a waterproof Japanese parachute ripstop nylon outer layer and features a removable hood, a two-way zip, removable MA.Strum badge that can be worn on either the pocket, hood or on the neck (when the hood is removed), two side entry pockets and the jacket can be folded up into one pocket. It is finished with rubber reinforced press studs.
In my humble opinion, it looks best in this Cyprus Green colour and is available in Medium, Large & XXL. It is also available in Mission Orange (all sizes), Sandstone Grey (all sizes), Sulphur Gold (all sizes) and Navy (all sizes).
This is very much a 'casual' jacket & should be teamed up with similar items. I would suggest you snap this up quickly while it is reduced from £210 to £125 from Terraces Menswear who are also offering free UK postage not just on this item, but on all orders over £40.00.
4 - Stone Island Hooded Light Weight Jacket - £320.00
This Stone Island hooded jacket has a warm fleece lining, a light-weight (soft shell) zip front with a branded press-stud overlap, two side pockets, one press-stud breast pocket, a hidden hood and a velcro tab closure across the funnel neck. It may be quite plain & simple, but that is what makes it look so great!
I know Stone Island's reputation hasn't been all that brilliant for the past few years, but people should spend more time looking at the clothing and less time at the people wearing it, as this jacket proves that they are still knocking out great pieces and have been getting back to their very best in recent times.
This can be worn either smart/casual or with a more relaxed jeans & trainers style. I think it looks best in this light grey colour (available in sizes M and XL) and it is also available in black (in sizes M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL) both from Zohm Uomo who are offering free UK postage on orders over £50.00.
5 - Vivienne Westwood Double Breasted Grey Wool Pea Coat- £499.00
It's hard to know where to start with this beautiful Pea Coat from Vivienne Westwood. This luxury coat is double-breasted with a branded button fasten front, two front side pockets and strap details to the cuffs, it is fully lined with one inside pocket also has two back vent details.
As with most of Westwood's classic items, the detail is in the details, & this jacket looks great by doing just enough to keep it interesting, but without being too fussy. The colour, cut and finish of this coat make it a once-in-a-lifetime purchase that you won't regret.
This is a smart jacket to be worn on more formal occasions such as for work or on a date, with smart trousers & shoes. It is available with FREE DELIVERY from Van Mildert priced at £499.00. It isn't cheap, but this is a jacket that will look great year after year and will last forever.
