The Obsession Continues..
Navajo Blanket Coats are not the only fruit. An integral part of Canada’s fashion history is the Hudson Bay Blanket Coat..they hit you right in the imagination..gotta love those pockets..
(Photo from http://www.geekychic.ca)
As an example of love, craftsmanship, necessity and creative courage they are genius.
Looking through pictures you’ll find each one just a little bit different.
Such a simple idea that still packs a punch. Check out www.pointblankets.com for more historical information.
But I likey this tartan blanket coat too with it’s clever use of the fringing. 
And that zip-off collar…sigh
Now..where are my scissors……..
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 
The Hudson Bay Blanket coat is exquisite, because, to me, these bold stripes evoke brush strokes on an artist’s canvas ! XXX
It’s true – it is so simple, the design is so classic..and the colours are so unique! I would love to own one..j’adore on both the men and women.. xxxx
I’m not sure I like anything better than that Hudson’s Bay pattern! I have it on my bath towels!
Are they safe??! xxx
Oh the Hudson’s Bay standard…not only coats, there are blankets and other goodies. Every Canadian automatically knows what brand it is when we see those stripes!
Unmissable and iconic! xxx
Loving this coat!!!
Classic, timeless, dress up..dress down..give it to your man..wear it yourself..a joy xxx
Such a nice coat with beautiful colors to add light to anybody Winter/Fall!
You’d never be lost in a crowd! xxx
Love the simplicity but that ‘packs a punch’ as you say!!! The colors range fits men and women and complement blondes, brunettes and red-haired, which is quite a challenge when colors are that vivid. I also have a crush on the stripe high socks in the first pic. Need them for Fall!!!
I could do with her legs.. xxx
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LOVE these coats! So drool inducing…someday, as a good Canadian, I will own one. It’s my duty.
They sing happiness and want to just tap dance through the snow! I will now spot one a mile off now..and be very jealous xxxxx
The Hudson Bay Blanket coat is new to me (always a joy to learn) and I’m loving it! Out of curiosity since you mention plaids in the end, what do you think of the boxy plaid coats Celine showed for Fall 2013? I wasn’t sure at first but I’m enjoying them with bare legs and leather boots or the crop version with a leather pencil. .. xxx
They are delicious! Love the boxy shape..I think very flattering because the eye believes there is less below..the white edging..the fact the material works both ways..and it’s such a statement – love love LOVE!! xxxxx
100% agree! And love those with the high collars as well. So elegant!
Love the Navajo but ADORE the Hudson Bay stripes… may be cos they look less wintery and I’m still in summer mood… xxx
It’s the stripes… xxx
Almost makes me want the summer to end…..almost!! Love a good coat me xx
In shape it’s not dissimilar to our pea coat..but the colours! xxx
like the coat
Love the colors, kinda of Good Morning World!
Just got back from a week away in the Canadian north and on one night, temps were actually cool enough to wear one of these iconic coloured coats…
great post and strongly feel it needs to be celebrated in its homeland…
so reblogging now…
thanks again eh!
How very lovely..you lucky thing! xxx
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A little Canadian love from across the pond…
thank you! ~xo