I have a very similar coat that was sold as a replica of German motorcycle dispatch riders coat from the 1940's.
Some people may find them a little cumbersome to wear but for total weather protection they can't be bettered.
Fully Belted Overcoat
Rare in the UK too but spotted this on the Geives and Hawkes site.
Looks fantastic but at that price!!
Hopefully this could be the start of a return of such overcoats.
http://www.gievesandhawkes.com/shop/tailoring/windsor-herringbone-overcoat.html
Cheers
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Rainmac
Hi,
I found this page on an English specialist waterproof rainwear site.
I think the trench coat looks fabulous and am thinking of ordering one.
What do you experts think of it?
Would you wear one?
Opinions much appreciated.
Cheers...
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Does anyone have any...
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Both are in the heavyweight material that they no longer stock. They only sell a lighter weight version that...
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Hi,
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And another one
And make that four!
I've been watching this thread for a while but this is my first post here and I just had to chip in on this one. As one who owns several mackintoshes and trenchcoats, none would ever be worn without the belt properly buckled. As it was designed to be...
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