The Autumn Outerwear Preview

There’s nothing worse than being under prepared- and whether it’s a case of you walking out of the house with the wrong footwear on, or without a jacket on your back, the recent arrival of autumn is pretty much a shoe in to catch us all out on the late summer style hop.

With colder climes creeping ever nearer, the nights drawing in and darker clouds on the horizon, it’s time to start ensuring that you won’t find yourself struggling to dress for the climate with the help of a good piece of outerwear.

From classic waxed Barbour’s to high specification technical jackets by Penfield, we’ve got an eclectic range of designer outwear to keep your stylish credentials going no matter how bad the weather gets.

Pretty Green Cambert Hooded Jacket

Giving off an instant hit of Britpop inspired style, this Pretty Green jacket makes no bones about announcing its allegiance to the stylized mind of its brands owner, Liam Gallagher. Seemingly taking its prompts from that iconic green parka the former Oasis front man wore for his trademark look, the Pretty Green Cambert jacket offers a modernized appeal. Cut shorter in the body and using a blended material that features polyester and cotton to create a durable outer, this jacket offers a timelessly cool look through its deep tone of green. Black button fastenings assist in a concealed zip feature, whilst a tartan lining adds a heritage feel that is backed up by an embroidered Pretty Green chest logo.
Perfect for dressing up with a classic retro inspired look; try working the Cambert jacket with a pair of black skinny jeans and desert or chukka boots.

Penfield Chinook Packable Tech Down Jacket

A piece of pure technical innovation, the Penfield Chinook Packable Tech Down Jacket is the perfect example of Penfield’s dominance in outerwear that has been inspired by the great outdoors.

With a style that perfectly balances all of the labels vast experience in using down to craft their jackets, the Chinook features a design that can be easily packed into a compact drawstring bag.
This sleek design means that the Chinook is supremely light- however; it still packs a punch when it comes to keeping warm. With 175g of insulation, the Chinook lays close to the body, trapping air between layers and creating a superior level of warmth. Finished with a durable rip stop shell, the Chinook is wind and waterproof, as well as being effortlessly warm.
The perfect jacket to introduce yourself to the puffer jacket trend that has been gradually building momentum, the Penfield Chinook jacket carries all the styling credentials of the great American outdoors, ensuring a look that will remain on point for seasons to come.

Lyle & Scott Microfleece Lined Jacket

A classic style from the masters of knitwear Lyle & Scott, this jacket comes with all of the credentials from one of Scotland’s most iconic labels. A cotton and nylon mixed outer provides a sleek and protective finish, whilst twin waist pockets and sleeve fastenings offer a touch of practicality. A micro fleece lining ensures that this jacket remains lightweight whilst being warm enough for the winter months, and the infamous Lyle & Scott golden eagle on the chest gives off a strong vibe of classic styling.

The perfect chuck on and go jacket, this micro fleece coat by Lyle & Scott offers a no nonsense casual approach to winter styling, making it completely versatile.

Ben Sherman Mens Port Royale New Harrington Jacket

Despite their reputation as tailors of some of the world’s finest shirts, Ben Sherman are not adverse to turning their hand to other areas of their craft.  With an illustrious history that runs deep into Britain’s detailed back story of subcultures and fashionable movements, Ben Sherman have seen their sleek and elegant styles stand the test of time ever since their clothing was first adopted by one of Britain’s biggest subcultures, the mods.

This Harrington jacket is the perfect reprieve of an era that saw Ben Sherman soar to dizzy heights, thanks to its timeless and universal appeal.
With a celebrated style that has been seen on the backs of some of the world’s most historic and fashionable people- from James Dean to Steve McQueen, the Harrington jacket has become a stalwart of outerwear.
This piece by Ben Sherman stays true to its stylish ancestors, carrying the traditional Harrington look, coupled with a Ben Sherman check in the lining- making this jacket particularly unique.
Despite its sleek heritage, the Harrington has proved itself to be a truly diverse piece of outerwear in recent years, giving it the ability to transcend a host of style genres.
From street wear aficionados linking their favourite coloured Harrington jacket with a pair of well-chosen sneakers, to preppy stylists layering it over the top of a fully buttoned Oxford shirt, there’s no fashion movement that the Harrington jacket can’t lend itself to.

Barbour Lifestyle Beaufort Wax jacket

With a tradition that spans over 120 years, it’s safe to say that Barbour know a thing or two when it comes to crafting a piece of outerwear. This Beaufort jacket from the labels Lifestyle range is no exception to the rule, with a British countryside inspired look that has become synonymous with Barbour jackets.

A waxed cotton outer provides the majority of this jackets protective credentials, making it water and wind proof, as well as giving it that individual Barbour smell that can’t be replicated.
Cut slightly longer in the body, the Beaufort was originally designed for equine use- something that slowly filtered its way into mainstream fashion.
Twin bellowed pockets offer great storage, whilst a corduroy collar and tartan lining finish off a look that is the very epitome of what Barbour have always been about.
Perfect for a classically styled look; try wearing a Beaufort with a pair of slim fitting raw jeans and chunky brogue boots for a dose of style that has all the right pointers to deal with anything autumn has to throw at you.