Park-a-Punch

The cold, miserable weather that we've come to love and rely on so much for eight months of every year is here in full force. For those who prefer to face the elements in a snugly parka, Alpha Industries offers a wide range to chose from. Men can chose from a selection of different models. There's the N-3B wind resistant parka in khaki with a fake fur hood, the Editor, which looks like a Barbour with a detachable quilt lining and knitted cuffs, or the Cadet, which is a full-length parka that can be worn by both men and women.

For women there's Nicole, a fishtail parka with a full pile lining. Susie is a short satin parka in trendy colours like mint, lilac and watermelon and finally the 6-button pea coat for women is durable and feminine with a slightly narrowed waist and slash pockets. Alpha Industries originally provided military jackets for the US Department of Defence in the 1950s and still remains a major supplier to the US Navy, Army and Marine Corps.