The British Outerwear Brands You Should Know
Available at baracuta.com.
Recommended
G4 Original Baracuta Jacket, available at Baracuta, priced £279.
Parka London
Speciality: Parkas
Relatively new to the outerwear scene, 2013-born Parka London puts the classic parka jacket on a pedestal, reworking it in contemporary cuts and colourways to bring it bang up to date for the modern gent.
With a dedication to producing timeless and effortlessly stylish outerwear, the label offers a range of sleek silhouettes designed to cope with any weather conditions, all in-keeping with its minimal, laid-back design ethos.
Available at parkalondon.com.
Recommended
Jenson Men’s Green Wool Parka, available at Parka London, priced £345.
Aquascutum
Speciality: Trench coats and macs
Hailed as the creator of waterproof wool, and with a legitimate claim to the invention of the original trench coat, Aquascutum first began producing jackets to protect war soldiers, before taking its designs mainstream.
With fine craftsmanship and technical innovation the driving forces behind the brand, its classic trench coats and raincoats are still one of the best wardrobe investments you can make.
Available at aquascutum.com.
Recommended
Blackhazel Single-Breasted Trench, available at Aquascutum, priced £1,250.
Mackintosh
Speciality: Raincoats
Specialising in a specific outerwear style – can you guess which one? – British label Mackintosh (abbreviated as ‘mac’) often sees its brand name used as a blanket term for all types of raincoat.
The company began life in the early 1800s, when its founder, Scottish inventor Charles Macintosh, created a raincoat utilising a rubberised fabric, which was completely waterproof.
Fast forward a few centuries and the label’s outerwear retains the sophisticated feel of its founding model, while offering full protection against inclement weather.
