Our new coat this winter is a wool/cashmere model of the favored Wax Walker. It’s a flexible coat that I feel is the right year-round piece for town, but in addition nice with a knit and denims on the weekend. We’re calling it, maybe predictably, the Wool Walker. 

It has all of the delicate type of its precursor however is smarter, has luxurious components like black suede and, importantly, has a so-called drop liner that makes the inside waterproof. 

We performed round with a couple of alternative ways to make the coat extra weatherproof – to make it one thing a reader may throw on any time – nevertheless it was onerous to do with out basically altering the great appear and feel. So whereas we additionally utilized a traditional water resistant remedy to the surface, we determined a drop liner can be an excellent answer – it provides nothing to the burden of the coat, is breathable, and stops any water getting by way of. Even in heavy rain, the coat may get moist however you gained’t. 

Sensible factors like this have been essential as a result of we’d had a couple of readers ask a couple of actually versatile hip-length coat. It could be for biking to the workplace – the place a traditional overcoat can be too lengthy – or for commuting or driving, however they wished one thing that was good for the workplace but additionally adaptable for various locations and conditions. 

Worn with tailor-made trousers and good footwear the coat can be elegant in any workplace, whether or not with a knit, a gilet, or a full go well with beneath. Within the photos above I’m sporting it with grey-flannel trousers, brown-suede loafers and a V-neck – an outfit that felt very at residence strolling by way of London’s monetary district. 

However not like a double-breasted overcoat, it’s additionally an easy piece to put on with denims and a crewneck. Within the picture under, these two are a navy PS crewneck and my previous 501s, which could possibly be an outfit for a extra informal workplace or good weekend apparel. 

The underside half may equally be chinos, in beige, olive or darkish brown. And a battered cap (see picture additional under) is a pleasant addition to decorate it down.

The Wool Walker retains all the great design components from the waxed model. My private favorite is the way in which the hand-warmer pockets are hidden inside the seam working down the chest: a lot cleaner than most designs however sacrificing not one of the practicality. 

The again panel runs seamlessly excessive of the shoulders, eradicating that weak level in terms of rain, and the again has actual, working pleats on both facet which can be linked to a panel of jersey beneath. This creates a flattering form on the again, in addition to creating enormous freedom of motion. 

Elsewhere, there’s a two-way zip that lets you simply have the highest zipped up (helpful for biking) and a cell pocket contained in the entrance panel, that means you may entry a cellphone with out having to unfasten all the pieces and let within the chilly. (Seen under, simply to the fitting of the primary zip.)

It’s good working by way of these components really – it jogs my memory how totally engineered the Wax Walker was.

The outer materials is a 20oz material we developed with Marling & Evans, a 90/10 break up of wool and cashmere. It has a pleasant mushy deal with but in addition actual substance and density. 

By way of seasons, I’d put on this with a shirt or light-weight knit into early autumn, after which by way of into winter with a cashmere jacket or chunky rollneck. Clearly it relies upon the place you’re from and, within the UK, sheer unpredictability of the seasons, however I feel it’s probably a number of readers may put on this in someplace like London to commute right through the winter. 

The drop liner additionally provides a pleasant contact of wind-resistance, whereas the waist cinches in so as to add both heat or form, relying on the thickness of the layers beneath.

A pleasant luxurious component is the black suede used on the undercollar and on the ends of the sleeves. This was partly impressed by my bespoke overcoat from Ettore de Cesare right here – I actually preferred the contact of fashion the suede gave, and on each that coat and this one it additionally provides power to the collar. 

Though, one factor I’ve seen in sporting this coat over the previous few months is how good its collar appears down. As readers will likely be conscious I like a popped collar, nevertheless it’s nice to look good with the collar down too, as a result of it’s your type or simply as a result of it’s a subtler choice. You may see what I imply within the picture above. 

The coat has been fantastically made by Personal White VC in Manchester, and we’ve stored simply a few references to the copper {hardware} – the rivets on the again, the pullers inside, however elsewhere the fastenings are black with a copper brand or textual content, in step with the suede components. 

The coat is out there now on the PS Store, within the regular full vary of sizes for the outerwear, XS to XXL. I hope you prefer it. In the identical means as one in every of our blue oxfords or gray rugbys, I feel it will show to be a extremely helpful in addition to pleasant piece for many readers. 

The sizing is basically the identical because the Wax Walker, so anybody that has ever tried that coat ought to know what measurement they’re. For everybody else, see under. 

Sizing

• The Wool Walker matches true to measurement, and is minimize straight slightly than slim (the waist cinch allows it to be slimmer if you want)
• Within the photos I’m sporting a measurement 4 (medium) and am 6 foot tall, with a 39-inch chest. For info on my proportions and different sizing, see devoted article right here
• We extremely suggest evaluating the measurements under to a coat you already personal, nevertheless, slightly than going off physique measurements
• All measurements are with the jacket laid flat. Chest is straight throughout, from 2.5cm below the armpit; waist is taken 47cm down the jacket; size is from the underside of the collar to the hem

And right here’s the conventional rundown for the small print on the coat – the supplies, care, and alterations. Some other questions, please do ask within the feedback under. 

Coat particulars:

• Wool/cashmere mix coat with waterproof liner and suede particulars
• Outer materials 90% wool and 10% cashmere, 20z, woven in England
• Coat made in England by Personal White VC
• 5 exterior pockets: two flapped on the hip, two on the chest, one cellphone pocket contained in the placket
• Three inside pockets: two buttoned chest pockets, one bigger buttoned hip pocket
• Higher exterior pockets lined with cashmere
• Cuffs have snaps and straps, to tighten towards the chilly or change the match when not sporting a jacket beneath
• Two small vents on the again assist motion, however may also be snapped shut

Drop liner particulars:

• Drop liner sits between the outer materials and the liner, making the coat waterproof
• Has perforations, making it breathable however not permitting moisture in
• Fabricated from a mixture of polyester and polyurethane
• Provides no weight, but in addition provides wind-resistance
• Coat additionally has a water resistant remedy on the surface

Suede particulars:

• Lamb’s suede used on the undercollar and cuff ends
• Coat can nonetheless be cleaned by a daily dry cleaner – if unsure ask them to not press the collar (urgent the hazard slightly than cleansing, and far much less so on suede than leather-based, as suede gained’t dry out)

Alterations:

• Sleeves and sleeve linings have been made to permit them to be lengthened by as much as 3cm. Shortening can also be potential, the wrist strap can simply be eliminated if required
• Physique might be taken in, however not set free. Physique might be shortened, the small vents simply must shortened too, however can’t be lengthened. 

Obtainable on the PS Store web site right here