Fashion professionals share their tips for shopping for a secondhand men’s winter coat – and what to do about any strange or musty smells
‘Oversized and textured coats are playing a big part this season’: the looks on display at the JW Anderson and Gucci men’s shows at Milan men’s fashion week in January.‘Oversized and textured coats are playing a big part this season’: the looks on display at the JW Anderson and Gucci men’s shows at Milan men’s fashion week in January.
Whether it’s cornflower blue from Gucci or bright green from Loewe, a fluffy cream, maroon and black plaid from Fendi or a sleek, floor-length silhouette from Valentino, men’s coats now present an opportunity for sartorial play.The Loewe runway at Paris men’s fashion week in January. Men’s coats are increasingly adopting the colours, fabrics and shapes of womenswear.But a coat can be an expensive purchase and play can be a little fraught.
“I like the idea of being able to comfortably accommodate a knit and a cropped jacket underneath,” says Budah. This allows you to prioritise a more technical fabric to protect against the wind or rain.If it’s warmth you’re after, make sure you check the fabric and lining composition. Natural fibres will “keep you warm and help your body breathe,” says Parker. “If you’re worried about wet weather, look for water-resistant fabrics like cotton gabardine and merino wool.
There are a lot of designer vintage garments being sold through online platforms such as Resee, Vestiaire Collective, eBay, Depop and Facebook Marketplace, but it can be tricky to buy a coat without trying it on. “I always prioritise shopping for vintage coats when I’m overseas, if I’m visiting Europe in the middle of summer,” he says. “I’ll head straight to the coat section and start digging. This is a perk of Australia not following the northern hemisphere seasons – we go into winter just as Europe and the US are discounting their winter stock.”
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