For this season, we had our minds set on making a caped trench coat to protect from the elements during spring and summer. And when we stumbled upon these gorgeous waxed cottons from Scottish Halley Stevensons, we knew it was meant to be!
As already mentioned, this is indeed a version of our No Shit Sherlock Coat but unlined and with the addition of classic trench coat details such as an attached hood that can be tightened with drawstrings, bellows pockets with buttoned pocket flaps, straps for tightening the cuffs and a clever belt that can be tied around the waist, hang secured in the back, or be removed altogether. The dramatic little cape is detachable and whilst on, hides the smooth shoulders of the coat.
Now for the geeky material stuff:
Halley Stevensons have supplied some of the world’s most prestigious fashion houses with weatherproof fabrics for as long back as 1864 so they certainly know what they’re doing. The material we have chosen is a sturdy cotton weave with a light and dry wax finish which gives it a soft aged appearance. The coat can be handwashed in cold water (30°C) if really necessary but wiping it off with a wet cloth goes a long way. After years of wearing and washing, you might need to renew the water repellant properties and for this purpose we are also supplying Halley Stevensons reproofing spray (sold separately).