Throughout September and October will probably be restocking the entire outerwear collaborations we do with Non-public White VC, and releasing a brand new model of the Donegal raglan coat.
The Bridge Coat was restocked a few weeks in the past, and simply over half have bought thus far, largely to the ready listing. However all sizes are nonetheless accessible.
The redesigned Trench Coat, which launched again within the Spring, will probably be restocked in a few weeks; and shortly after that we should always have the Donegal, in a brand new gray herringbone.
Different winter items just like the Indulgent Scarf Cardigan and the watch caps may also be restocked in a month or two – see the underside of this submit for a full listing.
At this time, nevertheless, it’s the flip of the Wax Walker – that trendy and (for me) most flattering model of the basic waxed jacket, launched final yr. It has simply been restocked and is on the market right here.
Not like the opposite outerwear, there’s solely ever been one set of images of the Wax Walker, so we thought it might be good to take some extra, this time in and round Mayfair.
I feel they display how nicely the coat switches from rural to city.
I’ve included among the pictures we took in Eire final yr on the backside of this submit, to remind readers of that rural aspect. However while you’re on the town, the dark-brown color of the wax, and the black corduroy, make it rather more harmonious than a inexperienced Barbour or its ilk.
In fact, some folks need that distinction between a rustic coat and a metropolis swimsuit – that’s the purpose. However for those who don’t, or that want one thing to be a bit smarter on the town, I feel the Wax Walker works significantly better.
This outfit particularly is a mixture for a darkish, wet day on the town.
The roll neck is a black Bryceland’s RAF sweater (though that color is just not on sale in the mean time – solely navy, pink, cream and camel) and the trousers are charcoal flannels, made by Whitcomb & Shaftesbury in heavy Fox fabric (19oz, FS405 A2069/33). The boots are the Cranleigh from Edward Inexperienced in mink suede.
I feel this can be a good instance of how black knitwear could be helpful, notably in a extra muted, cold-colour wardrobe. Navy doesn’t fairly match with the palette, cream is just too stark, and darkish brown can be the identical color because the coat and footwear.
So black, though not a color of knitwear worn that usually by menswear guys, is a helpful various – an alternative choice that is likely to be already used elsewhere.
With the Wax Walker, black additionally picks up properly on the black accents of the jacket: the dealing with on the collar, and the reinforcements on the ends of the sleeves.
There’s additionally one thing about this shade of dark-brown fabric that feels prefer it has a black solid to it. A shadowy really feel, maybe, simply created by the feel of the waxed end.
To magnify the impact, I’ve additionally worn a brand new black model of our cashmere Watch Cap (above), which will probably be accessible in the PS Store later this Autumn.
I wouldn’t put on the black cap with a black knit by itself – that may be reasonably too cat burglar-like – however with the Wax Walker excessive it really works nicely.
And, simply as with the knit, black is a surprisingly helpful color to have accessible as a cashmere beanie or watch cap. It compliments muted shades of all the things, from brown to cream to inexperienced.
Above I’ve additionally included a picture of the Bryceland’s roll neck with out the jacket.
I did this as a result of I assumed it was a great alternative to display how flattering vintage-style knitwear could be.
The Bryceland’s piece is impressed by an previous RAF knit, and like these previous items the ribbing on the waist is each tight and lengthy. This implies it folds down simply on prime of itself, enabling you to maneuver your higher physique with none likelihood of the knit driving up, and letting in chilly air.
The chest is then minimize giant, so you would put on layers beneath if you want. The general impact is of an nearly Atlas-like silhouette: giant on prime, slim down under.
I additionally selected to dimension up, from my regular 40 to a 42: the slimness of the waist meant I may achieve this with out that changing into too huge.
You possibly can learn the complete particulars on the Wax Walker on our authentic launch submit right here. That’s all the time the easiest way to know why the product was designed the way in which it was.
If anybody desires a fast abstract, the important thing factors are:
- It makes use of a dark-brown waxed cotton that’s not often seen in waxed jackets, making it uncommon but additionally maybe extra trendy and concrete
- It’s minimize lengthy sufficient to sit down over a tailor-made jacket
- The again is designed like a discipline jacket, with bellows on both aspect of the again and a half belt. This creates a extra masculine look than the traditional raglan-sleeve model
- That is accentuated by the dearth of a shoulder seam – the shoulders have one piece of fabric sitting excessive. This appears to be like good but additionally makes it extra waterproof
- It has a detachable grey-flannel liner, making it a great layer for many of the yr. The drawstring waist makes it adaptable for layers beneath as nicely
- The outer chest pockets are minimize into the seams, make them nearly hidden. They’re lined with cashmere
- It makes use of British wax, British wool, and was made on the Non-public White VC manufacturing unit in Manchester
There’s a lot extra. My favorite element is the jersey panel we used throughout the within of the again, to maintain the bellows completely useful. It’s genius, however nobody will ever see it.
As I mentioned, all the small print, in addition to footage of me getting soaked, right here. The Wax Walker prices £665 + VAT.
For these , the opposite upcoming PS merchandise and restocks are:
- New collaboration with Begg & Co, coming in two weeks
- Restock of the redesigned Trench Coat, in navy, simply after
- Restock of the Indulgent Scarf Cardigan, in navy and one new color, in early October
- New gray color of the Donegal Coat, simply after that
- Restock of the PS Harris Tweed, on the finish of the month
- Restock of the Watch Caps, on the similar time
- Small restock of the reversible Valstarino, in early November
- New iteration of the shearling coat with Cromford, on the similar time
And someplace in there we may also have restocks of the ever-popular Friday Polos and the Selvedge Chambray shirt. It’s so much isn’t it? Not usually that I write all of it down like that.
As per typical, these on the ready listing will get first entry, so electronic mail the help crew if you want to be on that listing ([email protected]). Thanks.
Images: Jamie Ferguson @jkf_man
