Following on from our preview chat with its founders, we made our way to  Jacket Required this week, with Victoria House in Bloomsbury playing host. Part 2, The Return, The Sequel, The Arthur 2 : On the Rocks of menswear if you will, its second outing was a sizeable affair in comparison to its debut, with more brands then you can shake a King of Clubs umbrella at. We got a little snap happy so we present to you the first of two servings of Jacket Required Autumn/Winter 2012.

Featuring: London Undercover, Denim Demon, Ma.Strum, Anerkjendt, Brutus, One Nine Zero Six, Filson, Maiden Noir, Brooks, Universal Works, Mark McNairy, Mr Start and Carhartt.

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Photography: Ross Trevail/Selectism.com

Here’s an umbrella to match those Clarks*. Like socks and underwear, we find it hard to rant and rave about an umbrella. They’re one of those things you don’t think of if they work correctly – we’ve never heard anyone say ‘wow, these umbrella’s really keeping me dry’. So we’re just going to admit that we like this umbrella because of the orange colour. And it also doesn’t look too big, which is nice. We’ve all been terrorised by the man carrying an umbrella made to shield three people at once. (Garbstore)

London Undercover delivers a three umbrella set under the Lifesaver range that pays homage to the gents RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution).  Properly made in England, they all feature gunmetal tip cups and spokes as well as Malacca Wood handle and Beech Wood shafts.

More look after the click.

Need a brolly? Of course you do. We’ve all been caught out by random downpours lately – especially all those times when we’ve been brave enough to leave the house without a light raincoat. We all know the functional elements of an umbrella but, most importantly, this umbrella will help you get your zebra on. (Maharishi)

Hats are still a marmite piece for a lotta folks, but if you wear them you’ll be glad to hear that London Undercover has just released this bowler hat. It’s handmade in England and available in 7 sizes. It’s also unisex, so any women who want to shop for their men (but secretly for themselves) could just buy this. He’ll appreciate it at first, but not later when he finds out you wear it more than him. (London Undercover)

We do tire of collaborations, especially ones that wouldn’t even have been described as collaborations until it became the done thing to do, but we do like this bag. Why? Because it looks good. That’s all it takes to impress us. (French Trotters)

Amsterdam’s Tenue de Nîmes works over an indigo umbrella with London Undercover. “This striking accessory represents both brands perfectly: combining an established classic with a modern touch. The umbrella itself is made with an industrial strength traditional frame of natural beech woodwork which guides your eye to beautifully detailed artwork on the inside, made by Japanese illustrator Hiyoko Imai. The cotton flower illustration not only tells a story about denim, but also echoes the decorative nature of ancient parasols.” Available now.

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Some classic takes on umbrellas from the London Undercover operation. “With the celebration of British Culture at the core, London Undercover brings to life what is generally seen as a boring, disposable, last-minute item. An obvious canvas for expression, the designs aim to encourage people to enjoy and take pride in what is, an indispensable, quintessentially British accessory.”

More looks at the London Undercover Classic Umbrellas after the click.