With the rain pouring down, it’s a great time for the 1960s-style raincoat by John Simons to return to the racks.
John Simons currently produces a corduroy version with a similar look and shape. In fact, not just a similar cut. This one takes inspiration from that same design from the turn of the 1960s.
As the story goes, a vintage Burberry model was purchased and worn by John Simons back in 1961 whilst he was working as a window dresser for Cecil Gee on Charing Cross Road.
That original coat has become the inspiration for a new generation of vintage overcoats from the iconic clothing retailer, with this one being the pick of the bunch for me.
You might recall I did a 1960s raincoats round-up for the site a short time back where I moaned about it not being currently available. Not least because my other favourite, the Harry Palmer raincoat by Lancashire Pike, has also gone out of circulation. So good to see one of those returning.
This is a stylish and straightforward raincoat with a retro look. It’s not just a design that throws back to the 1960s—it works in the 21st century, too.
The raincoat has a distinctive, vintage A-Shape, as well as a one-piece Raglan Sleeve, a 100% waterproof cotton outer, checked cotton lining unique to John Simons, Selvyt cloth-lined side pockets, adjustable cuffs, and a centre vent.
No colours this time from John Simons. Just the natural finish. I suspect that was always the most popular. But there are options in terms of size and length. In terms of the latter, you can get a standard length or go for a longer ‘full-length’ for more coverage.
The standard version is £450 and the longer one is £495.
Find out more at the John Simons website
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