If you want something more robust, consider Carhartt, says George Archer, buying manager at Mr Porter, of the US brand that has been making the jackets since 1923: ‘Fabrication is paramount for a good chore jacket. They were originally designed to be tough, so cotton-canvas is a quality fabric to look out for.’
If you prefer something more elevated, seek out a luxury iteration: ‘For a relaxed, softer take on the silhouette, I would opt for suede, leather, wool or corduroy,’ Archer says.
