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SPOTLIGHT ON... THE FARRELL FROCK COAT

The original Frock Coat started life as an Edwardian jacket worn both sides of the two World Wars. After the conflict and endless rationing a group of teenagers adopted the Frock Coat as a posh, typically English piece to show their rejection of the Americanization that was taking over on British shores and as a way of allowing themselves some extravagance once again.

This style was expensive and meant the young lado would take months to pay off a jacket, but we’re sure glad that those kids took it upon themselves to look so thoroughly well turned out.

Farrell offers our take on the Frock Coat with a Ted-influenced midnight blue jacket, featuring a contrast grosgrain on the collar to lend that Teddy Boy look to a brilliant coat.

Also in the collection is Farrell’s cropped frock coat. The jacket is constructed in black barathea, while the triple pleated back vent and contrast grosgrain collar give it a seriously smart aesthetic.

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SPOTLIGHT ON... THE FARRELL SHAWL TUXEDO JACKET

If you’ve opened your eyes at all in the last month or so it’s hard to have missed the Skyfall images pasted all over every bus and billboard. Mr. Bond is back to his most dapper in this film, wearing a Farrell favorite, the Shawl Tuxedo.

This classic style has well and truly re-emerged, giving a sharp edge to your evening’s adventures. The Farrell Shawl Tuxedo Jacket comes in midnight or black tonal herringbone and has all the sartorial elements to make you a stylish force to be reckoned with.

Look, James Bond is wearing one; you might bag a Bond girl if you wear one too!

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SPOTLIGHT ON... THE FARRELL PILOT'S LEATHER JACKET

The jackets worn by pilots have often become as famous as the planes they flew in. Every country has had their own take on the item over the decades, from the sheepskin jacket to the bomber jacket, and they’ve made as much fashion history as they have military history.

Farrell’s take on the classic aviator’s outerwear is inspired by a 1970s Luftwaffe version. Made from black leather, the ribbed collar and cuffs provide the comfort and ease of movement that the pilots would have needed, while the heavyweight lining is enough to keep you warm, even at 20,00 feet.

Click here to take a look at it in the Official Farrell Shop.

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SPOTLIGHT ON... THE FARRELL FLEECE LINED QUILTED JACKET

Originally, the Quilted Jacket was more likely to be seen on the sidelines at the dogs. Nowadays it's the on-trend coat of the moment. Inside Farrell's version is the trademark red foulard lining and on the front are the traditional woven football buttons. It's fleece-lined for warmth and nylon finished for weatherproofing. And you'll look the dog's in it...

Click here to view it in the Official Farrell Shop.

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SPOTLIGHT ON... THE FARRELL HARRINGTON JACKET

Although it’s as English as fish ‘n’ chips, the Harrington jacket actually gets its name courtesy of Ryan O’Neal, whose character Rodney Harrington popularised the garment in '60s soap Peyton Place.

The Harrington originated oop north in Lancashire and Cheshire, traditionally a lightweight jacket with a patterned lining. Elvis sported one of Stockport’s finest when he appeared in King Creole in 1958 and it later became a staple for mods and skinheads in the '60s, as well as gracing the upper halves of Steve McQueen and Frank Sinatra amongst others.

Farrell’s take on this classic piece of outerwear features our signature red foulard sleeve lining, the traditional double button collar and comes in a lightweight but durable cotton finish.

The Harrington is exclusive to our Irish and Italian friends and can only be found at Dublin's Brown Thomas and Coin in Milan.

View the rest of the Autumn Winter 2012/13 collection online.

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SPOTLIGHT ON... THE FARRELL MILITARY FIELD JACKET

You don’t have to be a genius to work out the original use for the Military Field Jacket. This style is based on an Italian model, but most armies have provided field jackets for their soldiers since the Second World War.

Field Jackets made their mark on the fashion world when they were worn by silver screen legends Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in Taxi Driver and Serpico respectively. Even James Bond sports a version in Goldeneye.

Farrell’s durable Military Field Jacket will stand up to any conditions and its removable red wool liner adds real warmth in the colder months. An all-year-round piece for any gent’s wardrobe, you can find your perfect fit here.

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SPOTLIGHT ON... THE FARRELL CHESTERFIELD

A racehorse owning Tory Lord is an unlikely fashion icon, but step forward George Stanhope and take a bow. Not literally of course as he’s long-since dead, but it was he, the 6th Earl of Chesterfield, who first wore what we now know as the Chesterfield.

And he was something of a pioneer too. In the very early 1800s, men wouldn’t dare remove their coats in public, but the style Stanhope later adopted sparked a move away from fancy decoration and towards comfort and practicality.

The coat he leant his name to is a versatile one. It can be worn over formal suits in the city or over rolled-up jeans à la Teddy Boys. The Farrell version favours a classic heavy twill with a velvet top collar for added sharpness. Take a look at it in the Official Farrell Shop.