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10th Nov 2013

Want One: Denim jacket with sherpa collar

From Tom Hardy to Ryan Gosling, we've seen plenty of stylish celebs sporting the sheepskin denim combo

JOE

From Tom Hardy to Ryan Gosling, we’ve seen plenty of stylish celebs sporting the sheepskin denim combo

While we like to think we’re not that succeptable to marketing or letting others influence our ideas, we want one of these for the coming winter months so, shut up and take our money.

tom hardy sherpa jacket

The trouble with denim is it can be difficult to pull off because we already wear a lot of denim, and the colour of the jacket needs to be different to that of the jeans.

With the autumn coming in we’re more tempted to head for the darker shades on the colour spectrum but with a jacket, you’ll want it to stand out from your jeans. No one wants to be seen to be moving towards assembling the dreaded ‘Canadian tuxedo’ – denim all over.

When it comes to jeans, Levis is one of the best names out there, and instantly identifiable with their quality, labelling and stiching.

levis borg collar sherpa

You can pick this one up from our mates in Arnotts, who have a great selection of stuff from Levis, and it should cost about €120. We think it’s a pretty decent price, as this jacket is lined and is nice and heavy for the winter months so we can still look cool while keeping warm. One hint on this front is that the colour of this jacket when you see it in person is quite dark, so it can be difficult to match to your jeans. If you’re unsure, wear your favourite pair in and give it a try on, the staff are really helpful in there.

denim borg collar asos

If that’s a little outside your price range though, there’s always another option from the lads at ASOS. This one might not keep you wrapped up and cozy during the winter, but at €65, it will definitely be easier on the pocket and should still achieve the same look.

Either way, this is a very cool and iconic trucker-style jacket that hasn’t really gone out of style in the last few years. Pair it with a plain grey or cranberry t-shirt underneath and your favourite pair of jeans, and that’s a full outfit sorted with minimum effort.