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Postcard from Paris

Tuesday, February 11th 2014 Tags:
  • Coats
  • Style
  • Cleverley
  • Dunhill
  • Hermes
  • lock and co
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Tuesday, February 11th 2014
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Paris overcoat style

I was in Paris last week for a couple of articles, as well as visiting the usual suspects. 

Here in a green raincoat from Hermes with brown leather collar detail. Because green is the third colour. 

Traveller trilby from Lock & Co; Alfred Dunhill brief case; bespoke Cleverley imitation brogues. 

Photos: Luke Carby


Hermes green raincoat trench coat

Posted in Coats, StyleTagged Cleverley, Dunhill, Hermes, lock and co

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    1. AvatarBespokeNYC
      View 11/02/2014

      Can you give us a more detailed view of how you tied the belt at the back of your raincoat? It’s a little hard to see in the picture but it looks like a method I’ve seen before in which the belt is tied with a loose four-in-hand knot. I tried it on my Belstaff Roadmaster but it looked a bit funny; perhaps because the jacket is shorter and the belt hangs down too far?

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      • Simon CromptonSimon Cromptonreplied:
        View 11/02/2014

        Just a simple knot I’m afraid (as in end over end, and repeat). I wish it was something more complicated now!

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    2. AvatarOliver Gibson
      View 11/02/2014

      Great look Simon and an amazing photo from Luke.

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    3. AvatarTim Hardy
      View 11/02/2014

      Hermes always does it for me and also sets the standard we all like to work to – such class.

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      • Simon CromptonSimon Cromptonreplied:
        View 11/02/2014

        Indeed. If only they didn’t have to charge luxury brand margins…

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    4. AvatarDavid
      View 12/02/2014

      Would dark green be a suitable colour for a suit?
      If green is the ‘third colour”, green suits should be much more common than brown or tan.

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      • Simon CromptonSimon Cromptonreplied:
        View 12/02/2014

        Green is not the best colour after navy and grey in ALL situations! I wouldn’t recommend a green hat, or green shoes…

        The point is that green is often oddly ignored, when it is the best alternative colour for many things, including overcoats, socks and knitwear, perhaps even printed silk ties and slippers.

        I do have a lovely dark-green flannel suit from Brian Smith though. And I covet a cotton gabardine one.

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        • AvatarSir Fopling Flutterreplied:
          View 12/02/2014

          What’s wrong with green hats? A Tyrolean hat can look very smart.

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    5. AvatarHal
      View 18/09/2014

      The coat is a bit short but the overall look is fine. Nice to see a hat worn with a raincoat.

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    6. AvatarScott
      View 22/04/2015

      Simon, I’m considering the Voyager from Locke and a similar model from the the Italian hat maker Stoffa that’s significantly less expensive. Are you familar with Stoffa hats?

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      • Simon CromptonSimon Cromptonreplied:
        View 22/04/2015

        No, sorry I haven’t worn them

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        • AvatarScottreplied:
          View 22/04/2015

          I gather you’ve been very pleased with the Voyager in terms of design and quality?

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          • Simon CromptonSimon Cromptonreplied:
            View 23/04/2015

            Yes absolutely

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            • AvatarScottreplied:
              View 23/04/2015

              Good. I really like the idea of a felt hat that can be rolled up or folded and that retains its shape. I do like the look of the Voyager or Traveller hat.

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    7. AvatarJames
      View 08/03/2016

      Hi Simon,

      With the weather now turning marginally warmer and blustery as we get into spring I am in the market for a raincoat. Have you ever featured the Hermes raincoat above? From the back at least it looks very good indeed.

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      • Simon CromptonSimon Cromptonreplied:
        View 08/03/2016

        It’s beautiful, but as with most designer brands, only available for that season I’m afraid…

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