Norse Projects Ystad Parka

 "Created to improve life - good for all seasons..." - N.P.

Bergan Bargain

Always been a fan of Norway. They used to give Hartlepool loads of players back in the 1990s. A lasting memory of this second Viking invasion was Jan Ove Pedersen netting against Darlo, prompting burly blokes dancing down the terracing clad in daft plastic horned helmets.

The players were good. But the novelty Norse inspired hattage not so much. However the Norwegians fared much better in the fashion stakes with this wintry gem. Bergans of Norway have been making quality jackets since the war, protecting the wearer against the harsh Scandinavian climate but not against Nazi bullets. This one arrived from our North Sea neighbours via vintage stockist Too Hot for a bargain price and in Hartlepool United royal blue as well...

You Wood Woodn't You?

Scandinavian labels. For me it used to be all about 'made in Italy'. But the Swedes, Danes and Norwegians make clobber more practical for our Blighty climate than the superfluous Eyeties do. Fjall Raven, Norrona and Napapijri are some Nordic brands I've enjoyed in the past, but I've just experience my first taste of Wood Wood.

And for a Danish brand its actually one for the British spring, not the inner Arctic Circle. A pale azure light blue parka with white hood and trim. Also has proper psychedelic lining and labelling inside. And in fact given the cut of the arms and chest I wouldn't be surprised if it was inspired by UK baggy fashion. Certainly more Northside than Woodside.


Wood I consider buying anything else by this brand? I certainly wood.