Upgrade: winter warmers
Stay warm, dry and look cool with our pick of the best coats for the cold season
Ditch the granorak and splash out on something cooler this winter
1/ Arc’teryx Veilance Patrol I.S. Arc’teryx gear treats the elements with total disdain on a regular basis, and the Veilance is no different, despite being rather more fashionable. The shell and hood are made of waterproof but breathable Gore-Tex, and there’s a detachable quilt layer underneath. £1,400, arcteryx.com 2/ North Face Fuse Uno This waterproof shell is packed with new tech. HyVent Alpha – essentially Gore-Tex on steroids – provides masses of breathability and tri-layer waterproof protection, and new FuseForm construction reduces the number of seams, holding fast against the elements and reducing weight. £300, thenorthface.co.uk 3/ Porsche Design Alpine Technical Known for fashionforward tailoring, Porsche’s latest technical effort is a design collab with sports giant Adidas. It’s easily packed away but substantial enough to ward off the inclement weather, and those comfy arm sleeves have natty thumb-holes too. £750, porsche-design.com 4/ Paul Smith Waterproof Parka Less is apparently more for Paul Smith, who offers this ultralightweight single layer. A couple of equally waterproof zip pockets and a drawstring hem make it more functional than cheapo poncho/ bin bag alternatives, and isn’t that a tasty shade of orange? Lovely. £205, paulsmith.co.uk 5/ Mackintosh Dunoon Incredibly, Mackintosh only makes 25 coats per week – all handcrafted – at its factory in Cumbernauld, Scotland. The traditional but beautiful pocket-less Dunoon is a mix of bonded cotton and taped seams, with a handwoven wool vest inner. Classy. £875, mackintosh.com 6/ Moncler Patrice Moncler’s nylonblend jacket doggedly rebuffs wet weather with a drawstring hood and high neck. It’s fairly lightweight, and you’ll need to add extra layers underneath to keep you snug, but at least you’ll look good on top. The printed lining and camo trim is a nice touch too. £762, eng.moncler.com