As the autumn season slowly fades and

winter weather whisks in,

the overcoat gains prominence as signature piece.

Its function is two-fold: to provide warmth and protection

against the cold clime and to make the wearer look fabulous in the process.

 

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The gents have many choices from which to contemplate

the perfect winter overcoat, which speaks to total comfort

and style needs.

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Menswear winter overcoat options,  2014

Wonderfully spoilt for choice

 

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Runway Selection

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(image from style.com):

 

Antonio Marras

So much in one look:

tweed patterning, trench-coat material to collar/sleeves

double breast, colour fading, ‘fuzzy-wuzzy’ hem

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Umit Benan

Puffer

oversized, baby blue, deep pockets

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Diesel Black Gold

high collar, slim fit, zipper pocket detail

 

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(images from fashionising):

 

Raf Simons

oversized, concealed button panel, colour bands to sleeve hem

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Artistic speak:

bleach-splash effect with elongated fabric stripes

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With ‘helping hands’ :

dark fuschia pink, hood

rock and fanned finger print design

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Billy Reid

long length, blanket texture, classic silhouette

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Balenciaga

by Alexander Wang

A winter-wear classic

the toggle coat

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asymmetric single close, zipper detail

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Costume National

by Ennio Capasa

blue/black colour story

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Kenzo

by American designers

Humberto Leon and Carol Lim

A scenic view:

colour pop landscape imagery inspired by

the landscape of the Pacific Northwest (U. S.)

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Street Styling

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Well polished:

camel coat

and notice the two-toned green monk shoes!

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(photo from pausemag.com):

fleck brown with contrast black collar

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(photos by Tommy Ton):

(l) double breast, khaki-brown  with fluff textured collar

(r) large plaid pattern

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Three gents, Three looks

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Signori da due

(l) wheat hued toggle with hood

(r) tan, three button, notch lapel

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tactile blue

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(photo by cyann):

‘Shoulder perched’:

camel classic

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