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My dh loves the Helly Hansen CIS Arctic Parka - but is it chav though?

12 replies

follygirl · 07/10/2012 17:43

As the title says really. He likes this coat

shop.hellyhansen.com/gb/item/dublin-cis-parka-55997/

However I've just found out that some people think HH is a bit 'chavy'.

What do you think?

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follygirl · 07/10/2012 17:44

Oops first mistake - dublin parka!

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crackcrackcrak · 07/10/2012 17:45

It is a bit naff. Dies he not like north face down jackets?

follygirl · 07/10/2012 17:47

He doesn't really like the whole 'puffy' look. Plus a lot of their jackets are quite short. He really is mister fussy.....

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dexter73 · 07/10/2012 18:10

It just looks like a normal coat to me - not naff or chavvy.

DameFannyGallopsAtaGhost · 07/10/2012 18:16

The Tiddles round the collar puts me off, but the rest of it's fine

Kewcumber · 07/10/2012 18:18

It looks like a black waterproof jacket - how can a black waterproof jacket be naff Confused

BonnyDay · 07/10/2012 18:19

i love it - what smot to like

follygirl · 07/10/2012 20:39

DameFanny I don't like the fur collar but you can remove it.

It's ridiculous really as it's just a warm waterproof jacket for when he has to stand around for 2 hours and watch our ds play rugby.

Some of the other dads can be a bit 'mick taking' and as dh can be a bit shy I don't want it to happen.

We were reviewing the coat online when I came across it's apparent 'chav' connotations which is why I asked the question.

Glad some of you like it :)

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BonnyDay · 07/10/2012 20:45

I like.

Themilkybarisonme · 07/10/2012 23:13

HH has that reputation, unfortunately.

Kewcumber · 07/10/2012 23:26

we must move in different circles then - no-one would even notice the brand of a plain black waterproof jacket that I know

Themilkybarisonme · 08/10/2012 02:24

It has the logo on the front. Not offensively or anything, but that's how people would know who made it.

It makes no difference to me anyway. I think people should have the coats they like!

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