Six classic coat styles
This is a type of ultra practical coat with a hood, often lined with fur or faux fur. This kind of coat is a winter staple first worn by the Inuit. Their versions were traditionally made from caribou or seal skin, for hunting in the frigid Arctic, whereas today they are made from a variety of fabrics such as nylon, polyester and cotton. They can be filled with synthetic insulation or natural fibres like goose or duck down, which helps protect from the cold. €255, SEASALT CORNWALL.COM €145, MARKS & SPENCER €145, REGATTA.IE originally developed for British Army officers before the First World War, which was used in the trenches, hence the name. Originally made from gabardine, a worsted wool fabric waterproofed using lanolin before weaving, the traditional colour of a trench coat was khaki. Burberry is famous for its style but there are affordable versions from all levels of retailers.
This is a quilted coat insulated with either duck or goose feathers. Air pockets created by the bulk of the feathers allow for the retention of warm air. Outdoor adventurer Eddie Bauer created a down jacket following a hazardous fishing trip during which he almost died of hypothermia as early as 1936 and they have gone on to become ubiquitous streetwear since the 1990s. The pandemic saw them surge in popularity.
This is a three-quarter length – usually wool – overcoat with a tailored, masculine cut. The style was created by a Scottish company called Crombie which has sometimes taken legal action to protect the name. In the 1960s, they were fashionable among mods, who saw them as a stylish item that enhanced their clean-cut image. As the 1960s wore on, and into the early 1970s, Crombie-style coats were popular within the skinhead and suedehead subcultures. An enduring classic that looks good on both sexes.