London - November 02, 2009

Babes in the Hood

Cecilia Hammarborg Outerwear

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise.

But don’t expect to find the Big Bad Wolf. These days, the scary woodland creatures are drunks and dealers.

Restore your faith in the enchanted forest by slipping into one of Cecilia Hammarborg’s fairy-tale coats. Inspired by the stories of the Brothers Grimm, the Swedish-born designer created a capsule collection of outerwear that would make Red Riding Hood jealous.

Choose the dramatic high-collared Storm Petrel or the slim military fit of the Fieldfare, which has a fishtail hem and puff sleeves — an example of Hammarborg’s magic touch. Made using the finest Italian wools and cut with immaculate precision, these coats will open eyes.

All the better to see you with, my dear.

Available at Equa, 28 Camden Passage, N1 8ED (020 7359 0955 or equaclothing.com); online at ceciliahammarborg.com.

Photos: Clara Blomqvist

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