What’s not to like about the Frahm Foreign Correspondent’s Jacket?! It’s got everything, and then some. It’s smart enough to wear on a night out or to a work meeting, but also causal enough not to look too dressy when standing on the terraces at a football match. In terms of versatility, it’s pitched perfectly. And of course, it oozes class & style. The fit of the 3XL is great - I’m 5’11” with an athletic build at 100Kg, and even when its many pockets are stuffed it retains its form & clean lines. I bought my first FCJ, a black one, around 18 months ago, and quickly fell in love with it - it gets worn often and is wearing very well as expected. Something I really like about it, is it’s low maintenance, unlike so many other waxed jackets by the bigger brands - you know, the ones that look beat-up and worn out soon after they’re purchased. Not so with the Frahm FCJ! So, when I saw the FCJ was going to be rereleased in 2024, I didn’t hesitate to snap up another one, this time in navy blue. In between purchasing my two FCJ’s, I also got a Harrington Racer Jacket, the unlined one, which I love. I love that so much I’m also planning to buy the lined version. Oh, and I’ve got my eye on another 2 styles for future purchases. And then there’s the Pea Coat that’s just launched, so make that 3 styles I now have on my shopping list! So if you’re a would-be newbie to the Frahmily, don’t hesitate in snapping one up - even with the wait time you won’t be disappointed, and when your chosen jacket does finally arrive, your decision to wait, pay upfront, and spend a little more than perhaps you intended on a jacket that will stand the test of time and not fall foul of changing fashions & fads, will be vindicated. And then you’ll find yourself checking out the other styles and planning your next Frahm purchase!

My Foreign Correspondent’s jacket arrived just in time for my trip to Germany.Proved ideal for travel with a pocket for everything. Passport and phone lived in secure pockets that were easily accessible when needed. The jacket perfectly suited the mixed weather we had, so apart from very hot climes it will be my go to travel coat.

Very special jacket . Just full of detail not a stitch out of place the fit is very good the tan colour just works looks great worn with everything… oh & I keep finding pockets

This jacket wears really well, made from obviously top quality waxed cotton and with so many pockets makes it great to wear on site. I particularly like the belt buckle, feels like you could climb mountains using it.
I gave it 5 stars but would make one suggestion…. A 2 way zip would be handy.

Well.... what can I say !!
I waited patiently for the jacket to arrive and yet again Frahm have delivered a fantastic, smart yet tough, very hard wearing jacket, with plenty of pockets, but for me the main (important) one is a breast pocket big enough for a Samsung S24 Ultra, and this jacket deliverers on all aspects. Excellent quality as always. and the fit is perfect. The hardest decision is whether I should have gone for the American Tan as maybe there is a limit to the amount of blue Frahm jackets one can own.