Wednesday 16 January 2008

GREAT COATS OF OUR TIME NO 1

WOOLRICH ARCTIC PARKA

From Oi Polloi's website

The Woolrich original Arctic Parka, with 100% goose down, polycotton shell, two handwarmer pockets, two button fastening outer pockets, one internal pocket and drawcord waist. Adjustable fur-trimmed hood with velcro throat tab.

This classic jacket was originally made for Alaskan pipeline workers (to protect them from the 40 below temperatures) and is the benchmark by which all other parkas are judged.

Check out American suppliers on the web - what with the weakness of the dollar and all that - oh and stuff your £680 Italian designerwear coats up your jacksie and go for the real deal.

Timeless beauty

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