GRACE ~ No. 21 faux-fur collar red check lumberjack coat
No. 21 is an Italian brand, named after founder Alessandro Dell’Aqua’s birthdate and lucky number. The brand launched in 2010, and is known for adding a little something to the minimal design of each of its pieces.
Size Italian 42/10 - would fit sizes 8-10
Zip front
Two side pockets
Fleece lined
Faux-fur collar
PADDINGTON ~ Isabel Marant Étoile navy duffle coat
Isabel Marant was born in Paris. She started to make her own clothes as a teenager, began selling them at the age of 16, and founded her namesake label in 1994. Her aesthetic is romantic with a bohemian edge, and Isabel designs clothes she would want to wear herself, trying on every piece before it leaves her studio.
Size 10/38 - would fit sizes 08-12
Faux horn buttons
Two side pockets
Unlined
BARBRA ~ Isabel Marant Étoile black swing mac
Isabel Marant was born in Paris. She started to make her own clothes as a teenager, began selling them at the age of 16, and founded her namesake label in 1994. Her aesthetic is romantic with a bohemian edge, and Isabel designs clothes she would want to wear herself, trying on every piece before it leaves her studio.
Size 10/38 - would fit sizes 08-12
Zip and popper front
Two breast pockets
Two side pockets
Drawstring waist
Fold away hood
Unlined
Not waterproof
Folds into a self fabric bag attached inside the right hand side pocket
Great for layering over a jumper, blazer or a lightweight coat
MAIA ~Calvin Klein burgundy check coat
Belgian designer Raf Simons was appointed Chief Creative Officer of Calvin Klein in 2016, and he changed the name of the high-end designer line from Calvin Klein Collection to Calvin Klein 205W39NYC, after the address of the brand’s office. Part of the product vision was boxy tailoring. The brand came to an end in December 2018, and Raf is now the co-creative director at Prada.
Size 10/38 - would fit sizes 8-10
Button front
Two side pockets
Two inside jet pockets
Lined
Sleeve lined in stripe fabric creating a ‘shirt’ added design to the cuff
Back vent
OLIVIA ~ Topshop navy leather bomber jacket
The iconic Topshop brand, now owned by Asos, was a brand I worked for from 1997 to 2004 when it was under the leadership of fashion industry expert Jane Shepherdson CBE. A brand where my career was shaped, and I learnt so much about what women wanted from style and fashion.
Size 10/38 - would fit sizes 08-10
Popper front fastening
Two side pockets with popper fastening
Lined
Elasticated hem
ANNIE ~Rodebjer cream faux-fur coat
In it’s own words, Skandi brand Rodebjer makes fashion with wit, heart and conscience. A well-considered uniform, respectful of women’s day-to-day existence and of the planet she inhabits, to be worn today, tomorrow and far into the future. Carin Rodebjer founded Rodebjer in New York in 2000, a brand rooted in feminist and environmental values. It has committed itself to foster mindful consumption habits, presenting collections that are lasting in both quality and style.
Size XS - would fit sizes 08-10
Hidden hook and eye fastening
Left hand inside jet pocket
Two side pockets
Cotton lining
CELIA ~ Mayle waist detail coat
Jane Mayle, designer and founder of the line, opened her beloved NoLita boutique and founded her namesake label, Mayle, in the fall of 1999. Her sophisticated aesthetic is a synthesis of old and new ideas. Her label established itself as a brand where slim, chic basics meet vintage inspired pieces that can be easily layered, lived in, and loved. Jane hopes that by wearing her designs, women will sense a story behind them; that getting dressed will be seen as ‘dressing up’.
Size 10 - would fit sizes 08-10
Two front pockets
Side tab belt detail
Bracelet length sleeves
Back vent
HEPBURN ~Finery London trench coat
Finery London was founded in 2015. A brand designed to complement and elevate the contemporary everyday wardrobes of independent women. This piece was from their original collection and is close to my heart, as it was designed by three of my former colleagues and friends.
Size 10 - would fit sizes 08-10
Popper front fastening
Two side pockets
Self belt
Storm flaps
Back vent
Not waterproof
ZOE ~Isabel Marant black quilted jacket
Isabel Marant was born in Paris and she started to make her own clothes as a teenager and began selling them at the age of 16 and she founded her namesake label in 1994. Her aesthetic is romantic with a bohemian edge and Isabel designs clothes she would want to wear herself, trying on every piece before it leaves her studio.
Size XS - would fit sizes 08-10
Two deep pockets
Attached layered waistcoat design
Back vent
HAYLEY ~ Balenciaga stone nylon parka
In 1937, Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga opened his first fashion salon in Paris. Using innovative materials, he pushed the boundaries with modern silhouettes that revolutionised the fashion industry. Now led by Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia, this iconic label is one of Paris’s most contemporary fashion labels. Sculptural shapes executed in technical fabrics remain central to its DNA.
Size 10/38 - would fit sizes 08-14
Double ended zip and popper front fastening
Two side pockets with popper fastening
Left hand inside jet pocket with popper
Quilted lining
Drawstring at neck, hood, waist and hem
Adjustable Velcro tabs at cuffs
Scarf detail drawstring hood
