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This season's best winter coats
Beat off Jack Frost with style in one of these fine pieces of outerwear, in a variety of fabrics fit for British weather
Darker nights don't necessarily call for a gloomier wardrobe to match. Instead, lift your winter look by donning a lighter shade. This sand-coloured variation from Savile Row outfitters Gieves & Hawkes is a classic investment piece that can be easily paired with any number of outfits, constructed from cosy, soft virgin wool.
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Burberry reversible gabardine and tartan wool car coat
Keep your look fresh with this flattering car coat that can be styled in a number of ways. The double-sided garment features a plain cotton gabardine backed with a monochromatic tartan wool reverse. Go classic by keeping the cotton to the exterior, turning the collar and cuffs up to introduce a discreet flash of pattern, or flip the coat entirely for a more daring effect.
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While providing the warmth needed for bitingly cold winters, wool is not always the most waterproof of materials. Enter Turnbull & Asser's Hopton coat, incorporating material specially formulated to tackle the worst of the British weather. Its special hydrophobic finish creates an invisible layer that repels water, meaning that you can just shake the rain off once you've found shelter – a feature that handily extends to other liquids, giving the garment general anti-stain properties.
Denim isn't just for jeans and jackets, as proven by this chic black number from Parisian outfitters Cerruti. On first glance this seems a standard trench, albeit brought up-to-date with relaxed detailing. Look closer and the denim with selvedge finish lends a distinctly contemporary edge.
Taking its cue from late 19th-century military tailoring, this option from tailors Chester Barrie seamlessly blends a number of traditional features to create a modern statement piece. Made from a blend of wool and alpaca, design details include oversized lapels, turn-back cuffs and the double-breasted fit for protection against the elements.
