The Wool Walker

The modern working jacket. A highly water-resistant piece with both style and functionality, this Permanent Style design is the perfect piece to transition from work to weekend. 

Long enough to cover a tailored jacket, it is made of a wool/cashmere material in a deep, dark navy, which looks just as good with suit trousers and black loafers, as it does with jeans and boots. 

The jacket also features a 'drop liner' which makes it entirely waterproof - a breathable layer that sits between the wool and the wearer, ensuring that even if the coat gets wet, you don't. It can be cinched against the cold or to create the perfect fit, and has luxury details like black suede on the cuffs and collar. 

Then there are the functional details Permanent Style is renowned for. Hand-warmer pockets are cunningly hidden inside the chest seam, but lined with cashmere; a mobile pocket sits behind the front placket so it can be accessed even when the jacket is zipped up; and a stretchy jersey panel in the back creates a real ease of movement. 

Then it has all the  with black suede on the undercollar and cuffs. It is sleek, with flush patch pockets and plunge pockets that are cut into the seams. Says Simon, Permanent Style founder: "It's such a flattering cut, which I love - that combination of a pleated back, cinchable waist and vents creates a real hero's silhouette."

For all the details, see the original launch post on PermanentStyle.com.

Sizing

• The Wool Walker fits true to size, and is cut straight rather than slim (the waist cinch enables it to be slimmer if you wish)
• In the images Simon is wearing a size 4 (medium) and is 6 foot tall, with a 39-inch chest. For information on his proportions and other sizing, see dedicated article here
• We highly recommend comparing the measurements below to a coat you already own, however, rather than going off body measurements
• All measurements are with the jacket laid flat. Chest is straight across, from 2.5cm under the armpit; waist is taken 47cm down the jacket; length is from the bottom of the collar to the hem

Coat details:

• Wool/cashmere blend coat with waterproof liner and suede details
• Outer material 90% wool and 10% cashmere, 20z, woven in England
• Coat made in England by Private White VC
• Five external pockets: two flapped on the hip, two on the chest, one phone pocket inside the placket
• Three internal pockets: two buttoned chest pockets, one larger buttoned hip pocket
• Upper external pockets lined with cashmere
• Cuffs have snaps and straps, to tighten against the cold or change the fit when not wearing a jacket underneath
• Two small vents on the back help movement, but can also be snapped shut

Drop liner details:

• Drop liner sits between the outer material and the lining, making the coat waterproof
• Has perforations, making it breathable but not allowing moisture in
• Made of a mix of polyester and polyurethane
• Adds no weight, but also adds wind-resistance
• Coat also has a water-resistant treatment on the outside

Suede details:

• Lamb’s suede used on the undercollar and cuff ends
• Coat can still be cleaned by a regular dry cleaner - if in doubt ask them not to press the collar (pressing the danger rather than cleaning, and much less so on suede than leather, as suede won’t dry out)

Alterations:

• Sleeves and sleeve linings have been made to allow them to be lengthened by up to 3cm. Shortening is also possible, the wrist strap can easily be removed if required
• Body can be taken in, but not let out. Body can be shortened, the small vents just have to shortened too