This winter men everywhere are going to be taking inspiration from Sir Edmund Hilary’s climb up Everest and channelling their inner intrepid explorer. If you haven’t noticed already, the high-street is full of fur hats, fair-isle knits and Shackleston-style hiking boots.

Last year Topman showed at ‘London Collections: Men’ for the first time. For their debut collection they chose explorer rucksacks with compasses and hip flasks hanging off them, along with oversized parkas teamed with leather explorer boots. Whether you’ve scaled the peak district and been awarded your Duke of Edinburgh or not, you can definitely dress the part.

With any luck, we’ll be facing snow any day now. A good pair of boots is essential and the intrepid explorer trend can be put to practical use here. The ‘Ask Your Missus’ pair from Office give you a leather lining and a thick sole for those treacherous mountain climbs. The second essential item is a fur-trimmed coat. Zara have a few military style coats for a smarter look while Topman is full of fur trimmed parkas and puffers this winter, all of which are perfect for embracing the look. This trend gives you the chance to get in touch with your inner adventurer as you brave the great outdoors in style.

Thomas Kent