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  • The Wax Walker
  • The Wax Walker
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  • The Wax Walker
  • The Wax Walker
  • The Wax Walker
  • The Wax Walker
  • The Wax Walker
  • The Wax Walker
  • The Wax Walker
  • The Wax Walker

The Wax Walker

£1,095.00

X-Small (36/2)
Small (48/3)
Medium (50/4)
Large (52/5)
X-Large (54/6)
XX-Large (56/7)

The modern wax jacket. This latest collaboration between Simon and Manchester factory Private White VC was aimed at producing a more contemporary, urban version of the traditional waxed cotton jacket. 

Details

For years we worked on this update to the Wax Walker, designed to modernise the traditional waxed cotton jacket.

The modern wax jacket. A highly water-resistant piece with both style and functionality – including a removable, reversible liner.

This collaboration between Simon and Manchester factory Private White VC was aimed at producing a more contemporary, urban version of the traditional waxed cotton jacket.

It uses a deep, dark brown wax with black corduroy on the collar and cuffs, with flush patch pockets and plunge pockets cut into the seams – and a pleated back, cinchable waist and vents.

The lining inside is English-woven grey flannel, so it can be worn as a cool or cold-weather piece, autumn or winter. The lining can also be reversed, so the smooth side sits outermost, making the jacket easier to slip on and off.

Like all wax jackets, the Wax Walker is not waterproof, but is highly water-resistant. The English wax cotton is sewn with thicker thread, which fills the stitch holes by expanding when wet, and details such as a single panel over the shoulders help reduce weak points.

The jacket has two hip pockets and two cashmere-lined hand-warmer pockets on the outside, a zipped phone pocket under the fly front, and a two-way zip down the front. Inside are two inbreast pockets and a large hip pocket.

It's cut long enough to fit over a tailored jacket, and the colour is smart enough for an urban commute, though it also works well with casual chinos and boots.

For more details, see the original launch post here.

Sizing
  • The Wax 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
  • 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

Please note for 2024 we have made the jacket slightly shorter (3cm) as noted in the new size chart below.

Size X-Small (2/36) Small (3/38) Medium (4/40) Large (5/42) X-Large (6/44) XX-Large (7/46)
Chest 52 54.5 58 61.5 65 68.5
X-shoulder 46.1 47.3 49 50.7 52.4 54.1
Waist 52 54.5 58 61.5 65 68.5
Bottom hem 56.5 59 62.5 66 69.5 73
Body length 80 81 82 83 84 85
Sleeve length 63.4 64 65 66 67 68
Cuff 14.8 15.1 15.5 15.9 16.3 16.7
Size X-Small (2/36) Small (3/38) Medium (4/40) Large (5/42) X-Large (6/44) XX-Large (7/46)
Chest 20.5 21.5 23.0 24.0 25.5 27.0
X-shoulder 18 18.6 19.0 20.0 20.6 21.0
Waist 20.5 21.5 23.0 24.0 25.5 27.0
Bottom hem 22.0 23.2 24.5 26.0 27.4 28.5
Body length 31.5 31.9 32.0 32.5 33.0 33.5
Sleeve length 25.0 25.2 25.6 26.0 26.5 26.5
Cuff 5.8 5.9 6.1 6.3 6.4 6.6
Material & Care
  • Outer: 230g waxed cotton from Halley Stevenson of Dundee, Scotland
  • Detachable liner: 100% wool flannel from Marling & Evans, Huddersfield
  • Main body lining: 100% cotton
  • Re-wax when needed
  • Do not dry clean or machine wash, wipe down with a wet sponge if needed
Simon says

"The design has some very cool details. For example, we put a panel of wool jersey across the whole top of the back, connecting the inside edges of the pleats. It makes the action back work so well, yet it's completely hidden. I love that."

What our customers say

"When I first put it on I thought it a little long in length, but wearing it out it works great and I'm loving the unique cut. Layers well with knitwear. Side by side with my wife's Barbour you can see the difference – the perfect coat for the Pacific Northwest and for walking my dog in the evenings as it gets cooler here in Seattle."

"Really, really pleased with that coat. Tops everything I had in mind for this winter/autumn/spring coat. Great length, covering my jackets very nicely – has been an issue with other coats. Strong material, very good weight to it, warm lining. Plenty of pockets in all the right places, and a great outdoor look without being too rural."