Topshop Fall/Winter 2014
A cold weather staple, the parka may now be more synonymous with mods and well, Liam Gallagher, but lately, has carved its own notch in the realm of high fashion. Where it reigns in practicality, the coat may lack in glamour and style, though thanks to the likes of Alexander Wang and Stella McCartney, its multiple appearances on the latest Fall/Winter runways comes front-loaded with chic. But first, a word from our sponsor…
Yeah. And in the higher reaches of fashion, here’s how the parka’s surfaced from the hands of…
ALEXANDER WANG
Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2014
STELLA MCCARTNEY…
Stella McCartney Fall/Winter 2014
ET AL…
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- Givenchy Fall/Winter 2014
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- Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2014
Indeed, it but takes a good layering job to balance out the parka’s rough edges and to emerge with a silhouette that whilst grungy and edgy on the one hand, also nails a polished chic. Of course, it also helps to pick out a parka that’s already handsome to begin with. And for that, thanks to the parka’s equal necessity and resurgence, both designers and the high street have all the right answers. Here’s just a slim picking…
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- Marni Double-Layered Parka, mrporter.com
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- Burberry Brit Wool-blend Parka, net-a-porter.com
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- River Island Tribal Print Parka, riverisland.com
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- Topshop Bonded Jersey Contrast Parka
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- Marques’Almeida for Topshop Denim Parka
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- New Look Patchwork Khaki Parka
Stay warm, mods.
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