Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

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Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Feller Queen Anne Trench c/o | Veronica Beard Jeans (sold out - similar, similar) | Cuyana Trapeze Satchel c/o | GANT Featherweight Twill Blouse (sold out - similar) c/o | Sam Edelman Pumps | Cole Haan Aviator Sunglasses

The snow has transitioned to rain in Seattle and although a bit more snow is in the forecast, beginning signs of Spring are starting to appear. Crocuses are beginning to pop up in our yard and small buds are making their appearance on trees. I am definitely ready for this change of seasons, how about you?!

However, with Spring in Seattle comes rain (April showers, bring May flowers . . .) which makes good rain gear an absolute must-have in the Pacific Northwest. I have long struggled to find rain gear that is stylish, sustainable and keeps me dry, until I discovered Feller!

Feller makes re-imagined waxed cotton outerwear that is uber stylish, has an elevated style, keeps me warm and dry, is a woman owned brand, uses sustainable fabrics and is based in Seattle! So basically, win, win, win, win for me and closet (and perhaps yours?!)

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Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Feller

For the past x number of months (or I would even say years!) I've added an endless array of raincoats to shopping carts to only abandon them, tried on numerous items of rain gear in dressing rooms and brought home or had shipped a bajillion raincoats to only regret the purchase shortly thereafter. My dissatisfaction had led me to believe the perfect raincoat did not exist.

I longed for a coat that kept me warm and dry, would not require me to negotiate on style, did not necessarily shout "raincoat," was versatile enough for date nights and coffee shop runs and was made with high quality sustainable fabric from an ethical factory. Did this unicorn of a raincoat exist I pondered . . . well I am now proud to finally be able to say it does; thank you Feller for making the quest for the perfect raincoat a reality!

Feller is a collection of re-imagined waxed cotton outerwear designed in Seattle by NYC clothing designer Wendy Feller. Feller raincoats are a new take on rain gear, offering women's waterproof jackets in a variety of stylish, modern designs including trench coats, fitted coats, jackets, parkas, and toppers designed to last a lifetime.

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Sustainable Fabric

Feller uses the highest quality traditional waxed cotton fabric imported from Great Britain, which is certified biodegradable!

The origins of wax cotton can be traced back to seafarers of the early 15th century, who applied linseed oil to flax sailcloth in order to create drier sails and faster vessels. In order to protect themselves from harsh winds and rain, they often tore off pieces from the oiled cloth to create waterproof capes to become the forerunners of the fisherman's slicker.

As a sailor myself since the age of 15 (In my early 20's, I lead week long sailing trips for teens on Lake George in upstate NY), I find this incredibly cool!

Eventually linseed oil, which was stiff in freezing winds and yellowed over time, was replaced with paraffin wax, which remained pliant and breathable. The flax cloth eventually gave way to Egyptian cotton, which was lighter and more efficient.

Waxed cotton became so popular in the shipping industry, that manufacturers expanded into other markets, including outdoor outfitters for farmers and gamekeepers. Established in 1880, British Millerain was one of those, and who Feller uses in their outwear today!

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Made in the USA ~ Made By Women For Women in Ethical Factories

Feller coats are perfect for rain or shine with zip off hoods, water resistant fabric, flattering fits and extra design details such as the option to to add a wool or faux fur liner and inner pockets to keep your phone safe and dry.

Made in the USA and designed in Seattle, Feller is a woman owned brand making rain gear by women for women. Believing that you have a right to know where your garment was made, Feller works only with fair trade and ethical manufacturers that provide healthy workplaces for their employees!

Yay for ethical fashion!

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

About the Designer

Wendy Feller was born and raised in NYC and began designing clothing in 1986. After dropping out of architecture school, deciding she would rather "knit sweaters than design buildings", Wendy created her first collection, "Wendy Feller Knitwear".

Her knitwear was quickly picked up by Henri Bendel (RIP) and soon sold at over 500 boutiques and prestigious luxury department stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.

With her now eponymous Feller brand, Wendy Feller continues to explore her love of design in Seattle. Inspired by the drizzly Seattle weather and struggling to find a functional-yet-refined raincoat (I see I am not the only one!), Wendy found herself sketching what is now the Feller brand line and re-imagining the wax cotton raincoat (traditionally only available in solids and traditional body styles) to offer prints and modern styling/design, with heritage fabrics. Thank you Wendy!

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Queen Anne Trench

The Feller Queen Anne Trench is my new favorite wardrobe addition. As one of the Seattle-centric coats in Feller's current collection (Queen Anne is a neighborhood in Seattle), the coat is currently available in 4 different fabrics and I went with the brown tartan, which I find just beautiful.

A modern classic, the Queen Anne Trench is is highly water resistant and fully lined with smooth premium 100% cotton. With a perfect fitting zip off hood to keep you dry, it's a super versatile jacket that I plan to wear from the coffee shop to thrift shopping to date nights with my hubby and I know will be my go to jacket this spring.

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Styled for Shopping

For some boutique shopping along California Avenue in West Seattle, I styled the Feller Queen Anne Trench with my new favorite Veronica Beard Jeans (sold out - similar, similar), the Cuyana Trapeze Satchel c/o, GANT Featherweight Twill Blouse (sold out - similar) c/o, a pair of classic Sam Edelman black Pumps  and my go-to Cole Haan Aviator Sunglasses.

After stops at Supply Chain Seattle for jewelry and Work Shop for vintage, I made my way to Olympia Coffee Roasting for a cappuccino. The perfect West Seattle afternoon in the perfect outfit.

xoxo

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Feller Raincoats are Sustainable, Stylish and Perfect for Rain or Shine!

Photography: Jenn Haskins of Hello Rigby

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