Clothes shopping in UK winters can be a bit of a challenge these days if you are after something a bit different. With a severe lack of independent menswear outlets it’s easy to find yourself mooching through the same old chain stores with a few exceptions.
Helly Hansen have been designing and making some cool, durable fashion garments for over 140 years (more info here). Helly Hansen gear is worn and trusted by professionals on oceans, mountains and worksites. As the #1 apparel brand for Ski Professionals, you’ll find HH at more than 200 ski resort and guiding operations around the world, and worn by more than 55,000 ski professionals. Their sailing gear is worn by world-class sailors across all five oceans, but it’s also perfect for British winter time, and coming into January, the weather is likely to be at its coldest.
Here’s a look at a few warm winter fashion items we’ve received from Helly Hansen for review:
SADDLEBACK CHUKKA
A reinvented must-have. Lighter and more comfortable but with the same stylish, rugged look. Perfect for this winter season. The Fremont offers great comfort and protection for everyday outdoor tasks. This boot will make sure you arrive in style while keeping your feet dry and protected. Works well with loose fit and boot cut jeans. If you like your Caterpillar boots these may offer a cool alternative (more info here).
Features
Upper:
Premium waterproof nubuck leather
Waterproof leather
Protective EVA rand
Padded textile collar
Midsole:
Removable Eva comfort foot bed
Outsole:
HellyGrip Rubber
HellyWear Rubber
HP SHORE SWEATER
Authentic and warm loose fitting wool sweater with shoulder patches modelled over the classic crew neck rib knit sweater used by sailors and professionals on the north sea for decades (more info here).
Features
Warm Rib-knit
Reinforced Lambswool Yarn
Shoulder Patches
Crew Neck
HH logo embroidery
Regular fit
European Made
WOOL KNIT SWEATER
A wool blend knit sweater with cool graphics that’s perfect for a weekend at the cabin. This wool blend knit sweater is warm and cozy with fun graphics. With high quality and durable construction, raglan sleeves, and a ribbed bottom hem (more info here).
Features
Soft merino wool blend kitted sweater
65% Merino Wool 35% Nylon
Fun and playful colors and graphics
Raglan sleeves
1×1 rib at bottom hem and collar
YU BEANIE
90ies HH inspired logo beanie. Young Urban is a collection of 90ies HH sailing inspired couterwear and sportswear. Combining classic 90ies silhouettes with modern construction and comfort. Extremely warm and snug fitting for the coldest of days around the city or out on the slopes (click here for more info).
Features
100% Acrylic
Nice and soft
HH embroidery logo
Fold up cuff