Leather – Not only is leather extremely fashionable, it can be worn year-round with almost any kind of attire. The flexibility leather has in your wardrobe is unmatched, but it also provides superior weather protection from rain and wind. If you’re wondering why bikers choose leather coats as their riding attire, its more than just simply looking edgy in the event that they lose control of their bike, a high-quality leather jacket will protect them from abrasions as they skid. With this in mind, its easy to see why a leather jacket can literally last a lifetime when taken care of, making it a superior investment.

Nylon Shell – If you’re looking for extreme weather protection and insulation, then a coat with a nylon shell is your bad-weather choice. You’ll find that most ski parkas, raincoats, and windbreakers are made from this lightweight and flexible fabric. While nylon is incredibly functional, its not perfect in every way this material can make a substantial amount of noise when moving, and the outer layer is typically quite rough to the touch.

Waxed Canvas – Canvas coats are made from durable material, guaranteed to last many wears. The flexibility of canvas makes for a fantastic work jacket, and the added wax also helps to repel water, allowing you to wear it during inclement weather. Its soft to the touch, extremely comfortable, and many coats can come with insulation to make it an all-season option for any occasion.

Wool – Our last fabric option for this article is wool, your ultimate choice when warmth is your top priority. Its superior ability to insulate during even the coldest weather makes it a functional fabric, and the stylish quality of wool can instantly add sophistication to any mundane look. When a wool coat is paired with jeans and a light winter sweater, you can easily be prepared for any social occasion in a comfortable way.

This list of coat fabrics is certainly not exclusive there are several other materials that your coat can be constructed out of. No matter what material you choose for your coat, only wear one that you truly enjoy as any discomfort can easily be made apparent to others.

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London Fashion Week 2005, awaits. In the hubbub of Fashion Week’s trendy events, East London’s mirrorstudios presents the London Fashion Week 2005 off-schedule fashion show.

Offering a platform, or rather a catwalk for new fashion talent to showcase their creative flair. To be held at mirrorstudios, there will be four fashion shows per day and showcases will run with each designer having their individual fashion shows throughout the day. Among those putting on shows are Jatin Patel, Raishma Islam, Ema Womersley and the labels Son of a Stag and Leathertex.

Designers with Asian influences add to the eclecticism of the show. Bringing flavour to the catwalk is Jatin Patel an exciting Anglo- Indian designer who will be showcasing his debut collection of women’s wear, personify which, according to Jatin competes at “fusing the boundaries between decadent eveningwear with work wear.” Jatin is looking forward to launching his womens wear fashion label, believing in the “individuality and dualities of women” and hopes to emphasise this with his label. Raishma Islam is a couture-trained designer fast making her presence known with a growing celebrity clientele. Already with creations adorning the pages of Vogue Brides and Hello magazine, Raishma boasts an amazing eye for detail producing amongst her creations hand embroidered wedding gowns and catsuits. With that in mind, Raishma operates by, “fusing her East-West roots to produce sexy, elegant clothes with the most beautiful detail, colour and cut.”

The label Son of a Stag comprises of a creative team of four, Emma Gibson, Ricci Williams, Fred Fan and Tai Li, who all operate in and around East London. The team agree that “participating in many other fashion, music and arts events held locally provides excellent brain food for this diverse collective, and allows them to really be one step ahead with trend prediction from hidden side streets.” The label intends to re-launch its new face with their new Spring/Summer ’06 menswear collection.

Ema Womersley, will be bringing her accessories collection, which includes hand-made feather earrings, fabric purses, scarves and belts. Her designs can be found at stalls in both Spitalfields and Portobello markets.
London Fashion Week Off-Schedule Fashion Show
18-26 September 2005
Mirrorstudios
55 Fashion Street, E1 6PX
020 7247 6556

Jatin Patel presents his debut collection ‘Personify’ for Spring / Summer 2006 launching, his Womenswear Fashion label. The contemporary brand blends the boundaries between work wear and decadent eveningwear. The innovative collection is an exploration into the Contemporary representations of feminine displays of power and protection, through the implementation of traditional masculine attire with symbolic armour.

Contact Details
jatinpatel1@london.com
Tel: 07787572700

Raishma
Raishma Islam has long been one of London‘s fashion scene’s biggest secrets. The hugely talented designer has created stunning wardrobes for some of UK‘s wealthiest and most high profile fashionistas – including leading actors, politicians, pop stars and royalty.

Contact Details
Tel: 020 8795 4110
designs@raishma.co.uk
www.raishma.co.uk

Leathertex Direct
stock and sell quality leather jackets made from sheepskin or cow hide

Contact Details
Tel: 015394 88100
Fax: 015394 88300
www.leathertexdirect.com

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