Enhance Your Winter Wardrobe with The Platinum Tailor's Black Wool Cashmere GreatCoat

The greatcoat is the most authoritative coat in menswear. Originally a military garment, it's designed to be worn in serious cold, over multiple layers, with enough structure to hold its shape regardless. The civilian version keeps the proportions, the wide lapels, and the commanding presence. It's not a subtle coat.

The Coat

Our Men's Black Wool Cashmere Greatcoat is a double breasted coat with wide wrap-over lapels, traditional shoulder epaulettes, and gauntlet cuffs. Made from a wool and cashmere blend with black satin lining. 46 inches from collar to hem. Centre vent. Two flapped hip pockets and two inside pockets. Dry clean only.

What Makes It Different

The greatcoat has three details that separate it from the rest of the range: the wide lapels, the epaulettes, and the gauntlet cuffs. The wide lapels create a broader shoulder appearance. The epaulettes add structure at the shoulder seam. The gauntlet cuffs add coverage at the wrist.

The result is a coat that looks more substantial and more commanding than a standard overcoat. It's not for every occasion but it's very good at the occasions it suits.

When to Wear It

• Formal evening events where presence is appropriate
• Funerals, where the gravity of the occasion suits a more serious coat
• City dressing when you want the coat to make the statement
• Any situation where you want to look like you've made a deliberate and considered choice

Also see our double breasted overcoats and full men's range.