They are synonymous with walking the dog, pottering about the garden and being a member of the National Trust. However, the fleece has recently had a haute upgrade. Last month, the actor Florence Pugh was pictured in a cream coloured zip-up fleece during the couture shows in Paris.
Pugh’s jacket had all the hallmarks of a traditional fleece – fuzzy faux shearling and pockets deep enough for a roll of poo bags – but the gold-tone zipper and exaggerated collar hinted that the fleece wasn’t made for taking the bins out. In fact, it is from the LVMH-owned French brand Patou and costs £890.
