Amiri Jackets and Outerwear for Women: Leather, Down and Fleece
Every Amiri women's jacket in leather, suede, down and fleece, with fit, materials and care notes.
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Amiri Heels and Boots: Stilettos, Kitten Heels and Boots
A guide to Amiri's women's boots and heels, with heel heights, materials, EU sizing and styling ideas.
Amiri Bags: The MA, Millie, Honey and Biscotto Explained
A clear guide to Amiri women's bags, from the Micro MA and Nano MA to the Millie, Honey, Biscotto and Bowling bags.
Where to Buy Polène Bags: Boutiques by City, Online and What to Check
The Polène boutiques the brand lists city by city, how to buy online with confidence and the shapes worth trying on before you choose.
Polène History: Founders, Ubrique and How to Pronounce Polène
Who founded Polène, why the bags are made in Ubrique, what the numbered models mean and how to say the name properly.
Polène Review: Leather, Weight, Wear and Our Honest Verdict
An honest Polène review covering leather, construction, weight and care, with the models we would buy first and the ones to test before you commit.
Polène Bag Sizes: Micro, Nano, Mini and Large Compared
Every measured Polène bag in one table, from the 296 g Cyme Tote Nano to the 980 g Shuldo, with what fits inside each size.
Polène Bags by Colour: Black, Taupe, Camel, Burgundy and More
A shade by shade guide to Polène bags, from black and taupe to black cherry, sand and smoky green, with notes on how textured leather changes each colour.
Polène Shoulder Bags: Shuldo, Neyu, Nodde Hobo and Strap Lengths
Every Polène shoulder bag side by side, with strap lengths and capacity, plus which model to choose for a sling, hobo, saddle, crescent and dumpling shape.
Polène Tote Bags: Cyme Tote, Cyme and the Best Big Polène Bags
A practical guide to Polène totes and big bags, with measurements, laptop and A4 fit, and which one suits the office and the weekend.
Polène Nodde Guide: Nodde, Hobo, Seau Sizes and Which to Choose
Every piece of the Polène Nodde family compared, from the compact Nodde to the Nodde Hobo and Nodde Seau bucket bag. Sizes, straps and what fits inside.
Polène Tonca Review: Size, Strap, Colours and Tonca vs Numéro Dix
The Tonca is Polène's small moulded shoulder bag with a twisted gold buckle. Our review covers size, strap, colours and how it compares with the Numéro Dix and Nodde.
Polène Béri Guide: Béri Lif, Onda and Rizom, Size and How to Carry It
Polène's Béri is a long, curved shoulder bag with a sliding central clasp. We compare the classic Béri, the leaf trimmed Béri Lif and the textured editions.
Polène Numéro Un Guide: Nano vs Mini vs Micro and How to Wear It
The Numéro Un was Polène's first bag. Here is how the full size, Mini, Nano and Micro compare, what fits inside each and which one suits you.
Men’s Peacoats: History, Fit and How to Wear a Pea Coat
A men's peacoat is a short, hip-length coat with broad lapels and a straight cut, first worn by sailors, and it should fit close enough to look sharp while leaving room for a knit underneath. Herno , the Italian outerwear house founded on Lake Maggiore in 1948, calls the peacoat a navy-inspired...
Best Men’s Raincoats: Luxury Picks Ranked and Water Column Explained
The best men's raincoat for most men is a knee-length coat with a bonded membrane, a hood and a removable bib, cut to fit over a jacket. Our top pick is the Herno Raincoat in 2-Layer Windstopper, rated to a 20,000 mm water column, from the Italian house that started out making men's raincoats in...
Men’s Overcoats: Overcoat vs Topcoat vs Car Coat, Explained
A men's overcoat is a heavy, tailored wool coat worn over a suit, usually ending at the knee, while a topcoat is a lighter version and a car coat is a shorter one cut for driving. Herno , the Lake Maggiore outerwear house founded in 1948, makes all three, and its signature twist is a removable...
Men’s Trench Coats: History, Fit, Fabrics and the Best Picks
A good men's trench coat is a belted, knee-length rain coat cut to fit over a jacket, with enough room across the back to move and a sleeve that covers the shirt cuff. Herno , the Italian house that began making men's raincoats on Lake Maggiore in 1948, now builds its trench in a laminated...
Long Puffer Coats for Men: Down Parkas and Longline Picks
A long puffer coat for men is a padded coat that reaches the upper thigh, the knee and beyond, so it covers a suit jacket and keeps you warm when you sit, wait and commute. Herno approaches it the Italian way: its longest padded pieces are slim membrane parkas, down-padded carcoats and quilted...
Men’s Down Jacket Buying Guide: Fill, Shell, Baffles and Fit
To choose a men's down jacket, check five things: the down to feather ratio, the shell fabric, how the down is held in place, the length and features, and the fit. Italian outerwear house Herno shows why each matters: its lightest jackets use 90/10 down inside 20-denier Japanese nylon, which is...
Lightweight Packable Down Jackets for Men: The Ultralight Edit
A lightweight packable down jacket is a thin, down-filled layer with a very fine shell that compresses into a bag and springs back when you take it out. Herno has built its name on exactly this kind of jacket: its Nylon Ultralight pieces combine 20-denier Japanese nylon with 90/10 injected down,...
Luxury Puffer Jackets for Men: What You Pay For and the Best Picks
A luxury puffer jacket for men is a down-filled jacket where the price pays for the quality of the fill, the fineness of the shell and the cut, not the size of the logo. Herno , the Italian outerwear house founded on Lake Maggiore in 1948, is one of the clearest examples: its lightest puffers...
Quiet Luxury Outerwear for Men: 10 Logo-Free Coats and Jackets
Quiet luxury outerwear for men is a coat whose value shows in the cloth and the cut, not the logo: pure cashmere, double-faced wool, suede and fine technical nylon in navy, grey, camel and brown. Herno is a natural fit because its only branding is a small metal plate on the back, and the 10...
Herno Around the World: How Men Buy and Wear It From Milan to Tokyo
Herno is an Italian outerwear house from Lesa, on Lake Maggiore, that opened stores in Osaka and Tokyo as early as 1968. In 2022 about two thirds of its revenue came from exports, and the same coat is worn very differently in Milan, New York, London and Tokyo, so the right Herno piece depends on...