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For the colder months we have assembled three looks blending insulated outwear with a bold, stylish aesthetic. Going for a utilitarian look with heavy use of technical brands such as Patagonia and Didricksons we present a host of understated outerwear garments, trousers and accessories utilizing a predominantly blue, grey and green colour palette. Insulated jackets, down jackets and vests along with a selection of classic silhouettes are brought together for a premium, outdoor-infused look. While we have only selected durable outerwear, the overall look and layering showcase the style and wearability of the garments beyond their technical use.  Products featured: Didriksons 1913 Brisk Parka - Dark Green / Patagonia Hi-Loft Down Jacket - Black / Carhartt L/S Raymond Shirt - White/Bel Air Print / Carhartt Vicious Pant - Black Rinsed (Chicago Denim) / Converse Jack Purcell Jack Ox Shoes - Dolphin/Dolphin Products featured: Carhartt L/S Raymond Shirt - White/Bel Ai...

We are glad to announce that we are now stocking clothing and accessories from California based brand Patagonia.   The brand started as a small company specializing in outdoor wear and has grown into the hugely popular brand we see today. This outdoor sporting ethos remains at the heart of the business which makes it's clothing for climbing – as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, paddling and trail running. The brand manages the rare trick of effortlessly mixing style with performance and will keep you looking stylish in the city and dry in the country. The popularity of the brand is perhaps due to the performance of their products which are breathable, durable, light and can withstand the toughest daily use. We are stocking a large selection of clothing such as jackets, sweats and tees along with accessories of hats, belts and bags. The full range in available instore and the accessories are already online here with the clothing following shortly. ...

Originally developed for scientists working in Antarctica, the Expedition Parka is one of Canada Goose most iconic and warmest parkas. The Polar Bears International version of the beloved classic has just arrived at Fat Buddha Store and features PBI’s logo and signature blue colour. As well, $25 from each purchase will be donated to PBI, supporting the conservation of polar bear habitats through research and education. The Expedition Parka itself is one of the brands most famous jackets. It has appeared in a number of movies with some of the worlds biggest actors and presenters wearing it's supreme goose down warmth. (Matt Damon, Hilary Duff, Hayden Christensen, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jessica Alba, Nicolas Cage etc) and also research scientists representing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Expedition Parka is standard issue for participants in the United States Antarctic Program. You can check out some pics of the PBI Expedition below. ...

Lacoste Live products having been selling like hot cakes at Fat Buddha Store , so we were very pleased at the arrival of the brands Hooded Waterproof Parka. The jacket is a plain waterproof parka design with hood. It featiresa drawstring at the waist and on the hood, four buttoned pockets on the front, two buttoned pockets on the sides and one buttoned pocket on the right sleeve. The parka also has a two-way zip closure and is made from 100% Polyester fabric. A great jacket to keep you dry in winter on top of some layers. The Waterproof Hooded Parka from Lacoste Live is available instore now at Fat Buddha Store and sits alongside lots more from the Lacoste Live range including Polo's, Tee 's, Knits , Sweats , Jackets, denim and accessories. You can browse the full range here.

A great new addition to Carhartt 's winter range this here has been the brands Trapper Parka. Constructed from a tough 65/35% Polyester/Cotton water repellent fabric. The Parka also features raglan sleeves with an adjustable and removable fur hood, rib-knit cuffs, fleece lined pockets and Cordura elbow patche. We have the Trapper Parka available in Blast Red/Prune (shown above and below) and in Hamilton Brown (Shown bottom). You can check out some pics below. Both Trapper Parka's are available instore and online at Fat Buddha Store now.

The ultimate cold weather jacket company Canada Goose are the latest addition to our ever growing brand list at Fat Buddha Store , and one we're very happy to have in stock. Founded in a small warehouse in Toronto, Canada, over fifty years ago, Canada Goose has since grown to be recognized internationally as one of the world's leading manufacturers of extreme weather outerwear. In 1957, Polish immigrant Sam Tick founded Metro Sportswear Ltd. after spending years working as a cutter in other factories. Metro manufactured woolen vests, raincoats, snowmobile suits and other functional outerwear before creating down-filled jackets in the early 1970s. In 1972, Tick's son-in-law, David Reiss, joined the company and eventually became CEO. Metro Sportswear evolved creating superior down-filled garments and became a leading private label down manufacturer. Metro mainly focused on manufacturing custom-ordered down-filled coats and heavy-duty parkas for the Canadian Rangers, c...

One of our favourite jackets and an essential piece for the winter wardrobe has to be the Carhartt Anchorage Parka. The jacket has been a staple part of our Autumn/Winter collections for the past few years, and continues again this season. The Anchorage Parka features a 100% tough Nylon outer fabric, quitled padded lining, detachable faux fur hood trim, fleece lined hood, four front press stud pockets, woven Carhartt logo on front and comes in some great new colours such as the Imperial Blue shown above, and Blacksmith and also Cypress shown below. All colours shown above of Carhartt 's Anchorage Parka are available in store at Fat Buddha Store from tomorrow and online in the next few days. The perfect jacket for the incoming winter months ahead.

If your looking for a jacket to keep you warm and toasty in the winter months ahead, then look no further than Carhartt 's great Sheffield Jacket. The jacket is making a welcome return at Fat Buddha Store for Autumn/Winter 13 in a new Blue Penny colour option. The jacket features a zip and button front closure, soft poly fur collar and lining, woven branded tab, with the outer shell being made from 100% cotton.You can check out more pics below. The Carhartt Sheffield Jacket is available in store now at Fat Buddha Store and online in the next few days. Also keep your eyes peeled for lots more from Carhartt 's Autumn/Winter 13 drop, which is looking great and arriving all the time.

We are really glad to welcome the Return of the Carhartt Heritage Rey Coat back into stock at Fat Buddha Store in a new Hamilton Brown colour way. We had the Wine version a little while back and it sold out in record time, with us now holding one XXL in stock still. The past few months have seen many new takes on the iconic Chore coats and State coats, each one boasting new design functions, fantastic choices of materials and not to mention colour option. Carhartt's Heritage range has taken this profile to new height, all in time for Spring/Summer. The Rey Coat is a lighter, unlined jacket made from a tough 100% Cotton Canvas with Corduroy paneling across the chest. Boasting four front pockets with one of which hosting a button closure, the Rey coat features the Heritage bar logo across the left hand side breast pocket and a full button down front. Topped off with a Corduroy collar. You can check out more pics below. The Carhartt Rey Coat is available in sto...

Carhartt 's ever popular State Coat makes a welcome return to Fat Buddha Store, moving out of the Carhartt Heritage line and into the Work In Progress range. The State Coat has been one of the brands most popular jackets for the last two seasons, and this looks as if it's going to continue. The robust construction and premium finish sit alongside authentic detailing, perfectly capturing the ethos of this great Detroit brand. The jacket features a button up front, front pocket detail, woven branded chest patch, contrasting bar tack stitching and is finished off by a cord collar. The model shown comes in the Navy Rigid colour option.You can check out more pics below. The State Coat from Carhartt is available in store now and will be available in the next few days online at Fat Buddha Store alongside our massive range of Carhartt clothing and accessories .

The Edwin X Lavenham Lifesaver Set is in store now and we have the exclusive limited collaboration between the original masters of the quilted jacket, Lavenham and original Japanese denim brand Edwin to create a small outerwear collection consisting of a jacket and a gillet. We could not be happier to see two brands that we stock and value highly coming together to create a collection that draws inspiration from both brands history and ethos of high production quality. Both items are made from a unique "Black Wool" fabric that has been developed exclusively for the project. It may not look like it but this is actually denim, 9.5oz that has been havily brushed in order to create the unique "Black Wool" finish which is soft to the touch. With Edwin bringing the denim, Lavenham designed and manufactured the jacket basing the silhouette on classic lifesaver vests in their UK based Sudbury factory adding their renowkned quilting and removable Edwin shank ...