It’s the coat most associated with a beloved children’s character, so it makes sense that the duffel is a familiar sight in playgrounds across the country. But this year it is also – once again – quietly enjoying a moment on grown-ups.

In the Christmas advert for Waitrose , comedian Joe Wilkinson wears a duffel coat while in the supermarket with Keira Knightley. Footballer Cole Palmer wore one in 2024’s Burberry campaign, subtitled “It’s Always Burberry Weather”, and Tyler, the Creator wears a short one in the recent video for Darling, I . Meanwhile, Paddington Bear is sporting his on stage in the West End at the moment.

Duffel coats are on the high street too, from a £279 cream design in Labrum’s range for John Lewis to a £64 checked design at Marks & Spencer, a fashion favourite

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