Sitting between reverence for the past and sensible, thought-out innovation, our Waxed Odyssey Jacket is a bit of an unsung hero in the FRAHM roster.

This type of belted, waxed cotton jacket has its roots in the motorcycling world. The first of its kind debuted in 1936, and across the ensuing decades, became a mainstay of high-octane bike races, most notably the Scottish Six Day Trial, a multi-day grueller that originally took riders from Edinburgh to John O’Groats. The smart design accommodated the gentlemanly attitudes of 20th century sporting pursuits, but the robust fabric kept riders scratch-free when speeding through bushes.

However, what was good then is not so useful now - something the original manufacturers have failed to consider with their poorly-made reproductions. An iconic British classic that’s fallen on hard times is exactly what gets main-man Nick’s jacket-obsessed brain a’whirling.

Rather than take cues from the motorcycling world, Nick instead opted to pull inspiration from journalists and their nomadic lifestyles - his mum was a journo after all. Instilled with a lifelong admiration for reporters worldwide, Nick envisioned the Waxed Odyssey Jacket as a smart travel jacket, ideal for long flights followed by even longer board meetings, that’s still sturdy enough for outdoor pursuits… which is exactly what it is.

How’ve we done this? Ditched the sticky, heavy, unfit-for-purpose, wet-look fabric for uncreasable, breathable, insanely-tough 8 oz dry waxed cotton, for a start. Then there’s the gorgeous, highly-functional details: Cobra belt-clasp, YKK Aquaguard waterproof zips, gunmetal Cobrax snaps, a whopping nine pockets, scalloped cuffs… the list goes on.

Without going overboard, it’s a truly special bit of kit that looks smart and performs under duress as a jacket of this calibre should. Here are some of the details that make this jacket so special: