Invented in the 1960s by an American aviator with a passion for fishing and hunting, quilted hunting jackets are now worn by provincial notables and urbanites alike.
What do Bernard Cazeneuve and actress Olivia Colman have in common? BurberryKarl Muller, Logan Roy’s faithful right-hand man in Succession, and the British Royal Family? The quilted hunting jacket, which makes a comeback every autumn on the streets and in the forests. “ I wear mine from March to Novembersays Sylvain, a man in his fifties who swears by his Barbour twenty years old. In fact, my wife would like me to buy a new one, as this one is starting to look very worn. ! In my opinion, there aren’t many jackets that can be both casual and dressy. Good value for money, practical with its pockets… I can even ride a scooter or bike in it. What more could you ask for? ? “
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