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Winter's parka wish list

The ubiquitous outdoor staple is back on trend

Winter's parka wish list
17 November 2010

No longer just for the likes of Liam Gallagher, the iconic parka is making a big comeback this season. From brightly coloured and fur-lined to padded and waxed, there are a multitude of the classic all-weather coats to choose from. ShortList's style director, Adrian Clark, has trawled the high street for the best on offer - and shows us how to complete the look.

Words: Adrian Clark Styling: Barnaby Ash Photography: Cameron McNee

Look 1

Blow The Budget

Navy parka with protective patch detailing £870 by JUNYA WATANABE AT BROWNS; 020-7514 0038, brownsfashion.com

Green cotton slim-cut chinos £99 by FILIPPA K; 020-7734 1234

Puppytooth flannel shirt £175 by ENGINEERED GARMENTS; Garbstore.com

Dark brown leather boots with yellow laces £140 by KG BY KURT GEIGER; 020-3238 0044


Look 2

Green parka with faux fur collar £250 by PENFIELD; My-wardrobe.com

Distressed jeans £300 by DENHAM; 020-7684 1044

Burnt orange cable knit sweater £95 by EDWIN; 020-7734 1234

Blue leather hiking boots with red laces £150 by KG BY KURT GEIGER; 020-3238 0044


Look 3

Best for a dress-down Friday

Navy parka with shearling lining £365 by APC; My-wardrobe.com

Light blue chambray shirt with double breast pockets £195 by STONE ISLAND; 020-7287 7734

Burgundy jeans £100 by LIBERTINE-LIBERTINE AT URBAN OUTFITTERS; Urbanoutfitters.com

Navy suede desert boots with leather sole £95 by KURT GEIGER; 020-3238 0044


Look 4

Dark green waxed parka £665 by HOGAN; 010-7245 6363, hoganworld.com

Sand coloured chinos £110 by EDWIN; 020-7734 1234

Navy desert boots with leather sole £95 by KURT GEIGER; 020-3238 0044


Look 5

Grey parka with faux fur collar £625 by WOOLRICH AT BLUEBIRD 020-7351 3873

Tartan check shirt £55 by POLO RALPH LAUREN; My-wardrobe.com

Raw denim jeans (from a selection) raging between £110-£130 by EDWIN; 020-7734 1234

Light brown plaited suede belt £60 by ANDERSON’S; My-wardrobe.com

Black leather work-boots with knitted inner sock £140 KG by KURT GEIGER; 020-3238 0044


Look 6

Style Director's choice

Orange canvas parka £260 by HERITAGE RESEARCH; Numbersixlondon.com

Green check shirt with double breast pockets £185 by C.P. COMPANY; 020-7287 7734

Green crew neck knit £155 by EVISU; 020-7734 2540

Sand relaxed fit cords £105 by UNIVERSAL WORKS; My-wardrobe.com

Dark brown leather boots with yellow laces £140 by KG BY KURT GEIGER; 020-3238 0044