5 cold weather essentials for your winter break

Everyone should be entitled to a winter break. It’s a well known fact that January is one of the toughest months of the year, so jetting off in February is pretty much a given. If you are heading to colder climes, there are some things you just can not go without. Here are 5 cold weather essentials for your winter break.

RUBBER-SOLED BOOTS

A classically-styled, sturdy pair of rubber-soled boots are perhaps the most important pieces you need for your winter getaway. Finished in an elegant pebble-grain leather, these toe-caps feature a virtually indestructible, Goodyear-welted commando sole – perfect for whatever you throw at them.

Cheaney Pebble-Grain Leather Boots, £375 from Mr Porter

STORM-PROOF PARKA

Finished in a striking red, this Canada Goose parka will keep you dry and warm in absolute style. Pair with indigo denim jeans and a heavy-knit crew neck and you’ll be impervious to that winter chill.

Canada Goose Chateau Coyote-Trimmed Parka, £600 from Mr Porter

TWEED HOLDALL,

Carry-on luggage is the way forward. Negating the need to check-in at the airport, this stunning tweed holdall is large enough to fit all of your essentials, yet small enough to fit in the overhead compartment in business class. The attention to detail here is admirable; notice the subtle navy and grey check of the tweed, the leather corner panels and saddle-stitched leather handles.

Magee Grey and Navy Tweed Flight Holdall, £373.50 from Magee

HEADPHONES

Bang & Olufsen produce the most stylish tech around, hands down. As well as stopping the stranger sitting next to you trying to strike up conversation, they deliver an impressive sound quality and are finished in Champagne gold – just the right side of bling.

Bang & Olufsen H3, £169 from B&O

WASH BAG

Every gent needs a quality wash bag. This double-zip leather version by M&S offers unbeatable value for money and will last you for years to come.

Marks & Spencer Leather Wash Bag, £45 from M&S