Peasant Provence

This troublesome pair (left) of French film classic, Jean de Florette, may not be considered particularly iconic by today's fashion brigade. However rustic, root-vegetable shades of orange, bordeux wine reds, and even creamy parsnip-whites, are the autumnal colours of choice, seen on the A/W catwalks of brands such as Chanel.
For the last two years, we have seen the quintessentially British, and farmer-friendly brand Barbour, relaunch itself. However now that the sight of a navy quilted jacket doesnt quite hit the spot the way it used to style-wise, it is now time to put a French twist on our favourite agriculturally-influenced look.


Heritage Coat, £80, asos.com



Vintage hat, £63, Tripler

An androgynous look, the wardrobe staples behind peasant-chic, fails to vary much between sexes. Hardwearing, brown tweed coats are a must, and will also see you through until Spring. This Heritage jacket (left), is a modern take on a classic piece. Solid leather brogues, such as this heeled pair from Office (below) provide us with a stroke of femininity, making the androgny more playful and less severe. For men, a vintage hat such as a fedora, whose features don't stray too far from those of it's little brother, the trilby, provides a quirky finishing touch.

This look is about engaging practicality with style. Each item should be warm, hardwearing, and easy to move in. Invest in a few staple pieces, jackets, cigarette pants and brogues, without a doubt making a comfortable alternative to last year's more flimsy ensembles (leather leggings anyone?)
Despite the unpredictability of fashion, with any luck, a tailored tweed should see you through more than one winter trend-wise...however, like the clever, (albeit immoral) characters of Jean Du Florette, we suggest that you prends un risque anyway.