We may only be a few weeks into the new season, but a couple of firm favourites have already broken away from the pack of new-in styles. Suede trainers have fast become the most coveted, burgundy is bringing richness to everything from outerwear to accessories and the jacket on every fashion editor's wish list is a waxed country jacket.
Autumn arrived in all its glory, moving swiftly between bright sunshine and grey moments, punctuated with chilly winds and sudden showers. And the fashion set is taking it in its stride. Instead of getting caught out, stylish people and celebrities alike are embracing the new season's damper moments with this chic weather-ready jacket. Zara's Waxed Jacket With Corduroy Collar (£70) is one of the best I've seen.
Country, barn, waxed—whatever you call it, the most desired jacket style of the season is one with a rich look and history to match. This outerwear option is most known for its practicality, and has recently been adopted into fashion circles for its expensive look thanks to its associations with country life. Barbour has led the way with the style for years, followed by high-designer brands like Toteme and Loewe.
Having been brought into contemporary circles, the country jacket is no longer reserved solely for long, rambling walks paired with Wellington boots, but rather, it now feels perfectly placed in the city with jeans and trainers, or tailoring and flats. What sets Zara's style apart from the many other iterations around is its reliance on traditional design details—as well as the high-street price tag.
Whilst some play with cotton finishes and minimalist shapes, the high-street hero has stuck to the jacket's most useful aspects. The waxed finish is ready to fend off rain, but contrary to a traditional raincoat, this jacket has more design details that further add to its stylish credentials. Zara's style embraces the useful deep patch pockets at the front, alongside two higher pockets for added functionality.
The closure sees a zip-up front alongside snap-button fastenings to keep out any ounce of autumn chill, whilst the corduroy collar adds an extra element of cosiness, featuring a lapel detail that can be buttoned to further guard against the cold. The vented back is another chic design detail and adds space for comfortable movement, even with a knit layered underneath. Finally, when you consider the easy-to-style moss-green shade, I truly can't believe this jacket is still in stock.
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