1. All Saints - £195
This wool-mix double-breasted design is a good buy for anyone looking for a coat to keep out the March winds and the April showers. It looks great teamed with skinny jeans.
www.asos.com
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2. Belstaff - £411
With over 80 years’ experience of making motorbike jackets, Belstaff’s wares are popular with bikers and pedestrians alike. This jacket is a replica of oneworn by D H Lawrence.
www.belstaff.com;
020-7495 5897
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3 Dior Homme - £775
Part of the first collection from new creative director Kris Van Assche, this jacket is pricey but chic. It’s ideal for slim frames, but a little unforgivingwhen it comes to bulkier bodies.
www.brownsfashion.com;
020-7514 0039
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4. Penguin - £69
Worn by the likes of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Richard Nixon, Original Penguin clothing offers a retro slice of suburban America. This lightweight jacket is perfect for spring.
www.coggles.com;
01904 611 001
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5. Crombie - £185
First created in the 1930s, the Harrington jacket became the height of cool with mods in the Sixties, and the design is still going strong. Crombie’s version is the epitome of English style.
www.crombie.co.uk;
0870 111 8090
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6. Yves Saint Laurent - £480
The unusual cut and angled pocket lift this jacket from ordinary to elegant. Although said pocket might not make it any easier to dig out your Oyster card, it certainly looks good.
www.brownsfashion.com;
020-7514 0039
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7. Lyle & Scott - £70
Famous for its jumpers, Lyle & Scott also does a nice line in jackets. Available in black, navy and green, this cover-up is understated but cool. Beware girlfriends trying to borrow it.
www.xileclothing.com;
0131-558 3763
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8. French Connection - £300
There’s a place for a well-cut leather jacket in every man’s wardrobe and this one is the pick of the high street. It is universally flattering and is sure to stand the test of time.
www.fcukbuymail.co.uk;
0870 606 3285
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9. Topman - £50
Although women rave about Topshop, the same can’t be said about chaps and Topman. However, this hooded Prince of Wales-checked jacket could change their minds.
www.topman.com;
0844 984 0265
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10. Gieves & Hawkes - £595
A classic blazer is a sartorial staple and it’s all thanks to tailors Gieves and Hawkes, who created the first blazer for the Navy in 1879. This year’s version is a must-have.
www.gievesandhawkes.com;
020-7434 2001
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12 March 2008, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
