Which PARKA do you need? – (Very) Well Dressed #13

In my opinion, this is often the type of parka that has the coolest designs .

On the other hand, you shouldn't expect the moon in terms of performance, and when you want very high quality on top of that, it adds up pretty quickly.

4. “URBAN-CONTEMPORARY” PARKAS

It's a bit like the "everyday parka" style, which seeks to "blend in" with contemporary designs rather than seeking a retro or military nod.

It's probably the easiest to wear, and it's also in this style that we often find the little "extras" that please: a beautiful wool material, a cotton that takes the light well, refined pockets for a "clean" look... We're moving away from the world of hiking, and we can easily imagine the parka slipping into elegant and sober wardrobes.

However, when you seek both purity and consensus, you also run the risk of being less fun in design.

And the brands that promote this style of parka are rarely specialized in technique.

5. “OUTDOOR” AND TECHNICAL PARKAS

And finally, we come to the last type, which is obviously that of parkas which favor technology.

The advantage is obvious: it's the kind of piece that turns you into a kind of weather-impervious superhero.

The downside? All these "features" make the price seem obvious.

So, either it costs an arm and a leg , and then you sometimes get "the whole lot": extreme quality, style, practicality and technicality.

Either it is affordable (and even more so than other parka styles) but in which case, the garment is more of an "outdoor tool" than a fashion garment...

And the style and appearance of the materials are affected.

PS: In this video I am wearing:

• A merino-yak-alpaca sweater in a "shaggy dog" style BonneGueule
• A BonneGueule checked overshirt