No longer the read-headed stepchild of the fashion world, outerwear has been as much on designers’ minds in recent years as have the annual fashions shows and gorgeous models. With any intelligent clothing line producing its own line of coats and jackets, people now have so many more options that before, as classic styles are being reinvented, classic fabrics are being reshaped, and new fabrics and styles are emerging every year.
It doesn’t have to be a battle anymore to get your children to put on their coats before they go outside, because with more and more designers branching into children’s clothing, outerwear for your tots will be a joy for them to wear, and no longer an embarrassment. Men and women professionals no longer must cover their business attire with unattractive, too-casual coats that are completely incongruous with the polished look they wear underneath, as there are a wide range of coats that complete these outfits so much more appropriately than before, with trench coats, pea coats, and leather styles swelling in popularity each year.
For the adventurers, the fishermen, the hikers, and the climbers, several brands were begun with the specific intention of addressing the need for reliable, high quality, durable outerwear in these activities. Some have been around for over a century, like Helly Hansen, while others, such as Berghaus and North Face, have burst onto the scene within the last few decades. Advances in waterproof materials can help you to stay dry and warm without having to sacrifice fashion, while classic weather-bearing styles such as the parka and the trench coat have been getting makeovers in the last few seasons. For the young and hip, brands like Bench and Hooch can outfit you in the latest fashions, while Ted Baker can deliver to you styles with updated and modern twists, such as a short pleated trench coat for ladies, or a reinvented bomber jacket.
Classic styles have seen a great deal of action in the past seasons, with the trench coat getting a makeover, and velvet coming back onto the scene. The parka gained enormous popularity a few years back after Bench gave it a makeover, while the pea coat and duffle coat retain their classic style with a few modern adjustments. No matter your need or your style, there is a coat, or several, out there for you.
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