It’s officially winter, but there are stylish ways of keeping warm. BS Weekend picks a range of overcoats from the functional to the chic, useful both as daily wear and when you travel
This light coat in a cheerful ‘Amsterdam’ print is from Aftershock, a London-based women’s fashionwear brand. Bright and colourful, you can wear this over a dress or pair it with jeans.
Price: Rs 9,600
Where: Aftershock London, First floor, Select Citywalk, Saket; Store No.209, South City Mall, Kolkata
Info: www.aftershockplc.com
The Fantom Jacket from Vero Mode, a Danish brand promoted by supermodel Gisele Bündchen, is made in a wool-polyster blend. Classy and well cut, the pleats around the waist are a dressy touch.
Price: Rs 4,995
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Where: Has stores in several metros in India. Check www.veromoda.com for locations
LIFE IN THE TRENCHES
Price: On request
Where: At Burberry outlets
Info: www.burberry.com
OUT OF THE BLUE
This royal navy blue-coloured heavy woollen bridge coat stands out for the bright red inner lining. Doubled-breasted with prominent pockets, it is not just stylish but also practical.
Price: On request
Where: Trident Galleria and Grand Hyatt, Mumbai; DLF Emporio, New Delhi.
FROM THE RUNWAY
A cashmere Prorsum coat from the British luxury brand can cost up to a lakh and a half.
Price: On request
Where: At Burberry outlets
Info: www.burberry.com
This top coat from 7 For all Mankind, a brand known for its premium denims, is smart enough to wear on a casual evening walk about town. In sober Glen Plaid, the coat also has a leather inset.
Price: Rs 18,890
Where: G-10, Select Citywalk, Saket, New Delhi
| GET COSY Brands like Allen Solly and Louis Philippe offer a range of overcoats that keep you warm and are also easy on the pocket. Allen Solly overcoats in the women’s wear category range from light weight to heavier fabrics. The light weight trench coats made from environmentally-friendly fabric are in hot demand this season and retail between Rs 2,499 and Rs 2999. Overcoats of varying lengths — thigh to knee length — made of wool blends are available for Rs 2,499 to Rs 3,499. In-trend larger pockets and ribbed collars also feature in the line of overcoats, as do a healthy mix of solids and checks in blacks and greys, besides feminine accents of red and blue checks. Louis Philippe has pure wool, knee-length overcoat in khaki and black for men, which is ideal for peak winter (Rs 9,000). Available at Allen Solly and Louis Philippe stores. United Colours of Benetton too has a light trench coat for women — in black and white — which is available in select store and costs Rs 2,500. For a sophisticated yet rugged statement, there are Esprit coats that come in colours like Army green, browns and grey. |