THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY North and Mark
North and Mark is a New York City based mens outerwear brand that focuses on blending traditional menswear silhouettes with cutting edge perforce fabrics. These pieces are waterproof, wind resistant and flexible. Their goal is to get rid of men that look like arctic explores on their way to work. Since their inception they have been featured in publications like Mens Journal, Wired and our favorite publication Amanaboutstyle.com.
Today we are going to be showing you an unboxing and give a quick review of the the maxwell stripe long parka. This is a mid-weight, water-resistant, hooded parka.
This parka retails for $295.00 and it comes in three colors black with a white stripe, navy with a red stripe or khaki with a red stripe. These jackets are made from 3-layer waterproof, windproof fabrics that have 4-way stretch. This is ideal for anyone who lives in a moderate climate or those who are looking for a stylish transitional jacket.
Whats is it made of:
The shell of this coat is 91% polyester and 9% spandex. The lining is 90% nylon, 10% spandex. As far as care goes it is recommended that you machine wash it in warm on a gentle cycle and hang dry.
On a non-apparel note North and Mark nails it when it comes to presentation. Imagine if I give you an expensive gift and I just wrapped it in two plastic bags. Now you would be graceful in receiving the gift but you might feel like I didn’t put much thought into the gift. Now If I gave you that same gift, but it was wrapped perfectly with a note inside, the presentation would make you feel even more valued. Yet many retailers give like the first scenario. So its refreshing when a retailer gives you an appealing package that contains a nice garment bag as well. Some of the other pros besides presentation come down to the small details.
Pros:
The reversible reflective cuffs - these are perfect for those who bike or walk for their commute.
Plenty of pockets - there are two front pockets with two mesh pockets on the inside for keeping belongs safe without making you look bulky
It’s machine washable - the less things you have to dry clean are always beneficial to your wallet.
It’s easy to style casually or formally.
The Cons:
Smudges - the khaki color way does tend to show dirt and smudges so aim for a darker color if you have a more active lifestyle.
No automatic exchanges at this time. So just buy two if you are unsure and return the other, but their size charts are accurate! ( The jacket you see pictured is a small and the model is 5’ 11' and has a 38 chest)
They do not ship internationally at this time but if you live outside the US they will do their best to accommodate any requests. (info@northandmark.com)
Parting Thoughts:
Lastly if you like to save money and be stylish. I have partnered with North and Mark to give you 25% off your first purchase. Head on over to North and mark.com and use code @amanaboutstyle at checkout. If you haven’t already make sure to subscribe to our channel!