Gentry winter essentials: Military coats

Burberry military style jacket

In the month of remembrance, Gentry brings you the essential military coats to proudly wear your poppy on.

It’s not just the Allies on the offensive this winter. The big fashion houses have stormed in with a new strategy themselves: military chic.

The look is distinctly defensive this winter with military coats set to conquer like never before. Khaki is the colour, big boots the footwear of choice, and a suitably lapelled overcoat stealing in to repel the cold.

Burberry seems to be leading the charge with several great looking pieces. Parting with £1,295 for this trench coat is a small price to pay for the respect you will receive from officer and gentleman alike.

If your look is more Falklands war than Napoleonic, then this classy anorak is for you. Decidedly tough looking, yet overtly Burberry in quality, you can’t really go wrong. If khaki leaves you cold, the good people at Burberry have the solution. Not shying away from the officer-ish style it speaks authority yet whispers fun.

To get the edgier look this winter, play commando and check out DSQAURED for a great range of cammo-chic. The army surplus look is no longer the realm of robot wars enthusiasts alone. Their Fall/Winter collection is oozing toughness and Gentry suggests you stand to attention.

Worn with neat trousers or jeans and a plain, muted shirt, a libertine-era tunic can still be a dynamic and show-stopping piece… and contemporary too; a fusion of old world military spit and polish and Sgt. Pepper bohemian cool. For starters, check out the fab Atom Retro for what's in store.

For those a little more dashing, look no further than Gucci’s winter pieces . The style is certainly reminiscent of Sean Bean in ‘Sharpe’ but, let’s face it, his was certainly the coolest costume drama ever.

So, When marching into the cold this winter, do it in one of these ultra-stylish military coats.

Gentry is proud to serve.

Mr. Oliver Bewers

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