During World War II the greatcoat was a military symbol of power. It was then adopted first by hippies, protesting against the military, and then by punks to rebel against those in authority. The picture at the top is me (taken by Caitlin Buckley), wearing an original Air Force greatcoat, bought in a Hastings junk shop for £15, the boots are Blundstone's. Copies of the original Whithnail and I coat are made in Harris tweed and can be bought for £895!
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