This great Franklin & Marshall nylon jacket is also in sale right now! It features twin front zip pockets, Franklin & Marshall print logo, inner mesh lining, drawstring hood.

Sale price: £64 (Was £79) from Stand-Out

This black double breasted jacket by Full Circle features two front mock pockets, shoulder epaulettes, rear Vent. It’s made in 80% Wool, 20% Polyamide.

Sale price: £149 (Was £199) from Stand-Out

The puffa jacket is still in the big trends in this season. With new styles, new colors as this Penfield black puffa with a contrasting purple zip. A nice affordable model!

Sale price: €142,80 (Was €204) from My-wardrobe

If you look for a cheap down jacket, Uniqlo is a good deal! Here is the black for only £59.99

£59.99 from Uniqlo.co.uk

“The Baracuta colab came about at a time when Jeff was inspired by the music of the 70’s and was looking to work with an established brand to produce a garment that would sit well within the collection for that season. Upon joining forces the two brands decided on the heritage Baracuta G9 jacket. The first Griffin X Baracuta jacket was launched in early ‘08 and season after season the jacket has been redeveloped and refreshed resulting in the colab forming a following of it’s own”.

This Griffin jacket is a limited edition made in England. Reversible, it features a micro dogtooth polyester fabric on one side and Desert Camo DPM and red contrasting sleeves on the other. Griffin X Baracuta logo embroidered on the chest.

£199 from www.griffin-studio.com

On this showery day, I invite you to reflect on one of the great men’s fashion classics, and an ideal mid-season choice: the trenchcoat. Although we’ve spoken about them a few times before, I realised (with surprise) that we’ve never devoted an article to their origins and their creator: Thomas Burberry.

The story starts during the first world war. In 1914, Thomas Burberry created the first trenchcoat to meet the needs of British Army officers. Lord Kitchener was one an early devotee, which helped make them popular. Compared to other military coats of the time, which were heavy mackintoshes waterproofed with rubber, the trenchcoat was made of cotton gabardine, which was lighter and more comfortable. It also had a d-shaped buckle, which allowed military equipment to be attached to it.

After the war, former soldiers continued to wear trenchcoats in civilian life. And although the d-shaped buckle is now purely decorative, it is still there alongside the other details to stay true to the original. The Burberry trenchcoat is slightly re-interpreted from one season to the next to follow the latest trends. The trenchcoat has also adapted to new fabrics and colours that didn’t exist nearly a century ago.

The trenchcoat has become so popular over the years that it has been widely copied, particularly by the Americans, the French and other British brands. Its lightness and protection make this coat a mid-season must-have, when temperatures aren’t too low, and the weather is changeable. Its stylish, casual look suits different styles as show above. Price-wise, expect to pay between €800 and €1,000 for a Burberry trenchcoat. However, while you’re saving for a brand new one, look out for one in a vintage store! Expect to pay €150-€200. And wait for the sun to return!

Details of the styles shown above:
1st style (tie + grey trousers): Ref. 3456669 – DK/05700 – “Dark Mushroom fully lined DB cropped trench”
2nd style (cream jumper and white trainers): Ref 3459362 – MIWL/25200 – “Taupe garment washed trench coat”

Looking for a “Fight Club” style leather jacket? This leather jacket features a red and ivory goatskin, ribbed shoulders, arms and elbows, contrasting cuff gussets and zippered side pockets.

€409,49 from Themovieshop.com

This reefet jacket from Ted Baker looks great! I like its double breasted style and collar buckles. Jacket mades of 80% Wool, 20% Nylon.

£240 from Tedbaker.com

Black classic harrington jacket by Ben Sherman.

£18 (Was £60) from Debenhams

I’m a big fan of this grey leather jacket from “All Saints”. I like this vintage look with this dual storm flaps, yoke panel and shoulder epaulettes!

Sale price: £158 (Was £225) from Allsaintsshop.co.uk