1960s raincoat by John Simons

The rain is pretty much constant right now, so a great time for the much-loved 1960s raincoat by John Simons to reappear.

You might recall this ‘look’ on the racks at John Simons with a corduroy version using a similar cut. In fact, it’s not just a similar cut. This one takes inspiration from the very same design from the 1960s.

As the story goes, a vintage Burberry model (well, contemporary then, I presume) was purchased and worn by John Simons back in 1961 whilst he was working as a window dresser for Cecil Gee on Charing Cross Road.

That coat is now the inspiration for a new generation of vintage overcoats at John Simons, with colder weather corduroy already on the racks and the more traditional raincoat now joining it. And in good time too. I did a top 10 of 1960s raincoats for the site a while back, and a good number are no longer available. Not least, my favourite the Harry Palmer raincoat by Lancashire Pike. I don’t think we’ll be seeing that one again.

So if you want an alternative, this is a good place to look. I’m going to use the word ‘timeless’ again, and yes, it is applicable here.

This is a stylish and straightforward raincoat with a retro look about it, but also something that works both in the 1960s and the 21st century.

It has a distinctive, vintage A-Shape, as well as a one-piece Raglan Sleeve, a 100% waterproof cotton outer, checked cotton lining unique to John Simons, Selvyt cloth lined side pockets, adjustable cuffs, and a centre vent.

Previously, there have been coloured versions, but it’s just the natural shade that is available now. Saying that, you can get it in a choice of two lengths, a slightly shorter cut and a full-length version, as you can see in the last of the images here.

Sizes are small through to XL, and the price of each is £495 for the full-length coat and £450 for the standard version.

Find out more at the John Simons website