Water works: five cult wet-weather buys

http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/aug/24/water-works-five-cult-wet-weather-buys

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Wet weather. Completely rubbish, but at least it can lay claim to being one of the few meteorological situations that inspires cult clothing. To wit:

The waterproof jacket

Really, you want your waterproof to be as un-Fashion as possible. So, a brand such as Elka, which specialises in workwear, hi-vis, sailing stuff and what have you, is preferable to, say, (no disrespect) Topshop. It seems the Danes are rather good at this wet-weather business. We like this one because it’s genuinely waterproof and the rope drawstring detail is both minimal and implies the wearer would be of some use on a trawler.

The puddle-resilient shoe

No one has looked Fashion in a wellie since 2005. A boot that looks austere and fit for purpose is where it’s at now. These boots, from wellington expert Hunter, have a certain splash appeal and would look excellent with a razored off jean hem.

Something in sou’wester yellow

Consider this a medium-range fashion/weather warning as this item is not available to buy until mid-October. A collaboration in poncho form between French label Petit Bateau – which has long traded on some fanciful nautical links – and designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. The yellow raincoats from Petit Bateau already have cult status, as a perusal of Instagram will attest, but this item raises the bar. The look is somewhere between unaccompanied travelling minor (see front flap) and fisherman from an illustrated children’s book.

Something from Rains

The clue is in the name, etc. Further evidence that it is the Danes who own drizzle in sartorial terms. Also worth investigating are this brand’s backpacks.

And finally ...

Niche. But, if you are looking for a horse cagoule, then a navy is your natural starting point. Also on a (semi) serious note, Decathlon – with its no-nonsense, not to mention excellently priced, own brands – is totally the place to start for your cult wet-weather buys.