DKNY Jacket

Polyester - A synthetic fibre with improved wrinkle resistance

Cotton - A natural fibre grown on cotton plants

Dry Clean Only - Must be taken to a professional laundrette and not washed in a household washing machine

Jacket - A type of garment worn on the upper body usualy outdoors. Also know as an anorak or parka

Dry - A term used to describe an item with has little or no water present

Dry - A term used in wine making to describe the lack of sugar (sweetness)

Button - A round or square object used for fastening clothing or other items

Pockets - A small bag to carry items usually sewn on the side of garments

button - A small fastener used on clothing to secure two pieces of fabric together.

phone - Short for telephone. A device that transmits sound allowing point to point communication over long distances

Waterproof - Resistant to water, usualy specified by depth in metres

Small - something that takes up less space than normal.

Shell - A hard external structure or surface.

Cotton - A 100% natural fibre coming from a cotton boll.

Polyester - A man made fibre from chemicals. Often refers to polyethylene terephthalate.

Polyurethane - A man made chemical combining polymers and urethane mainly used for paints.

Practical - Weather a task is easy to carry out and realistically succeed.

Fastening - A component hat closes or secures, e.g. a coat zip.

Detachable - Something that can be removed from the main object via a fastening.

Exterior - The outer of something usually what is visible.

Interior - The inside of something, usually what is not visible.

Subtle - Something that is delicate and not to harsh, can be difficult to describe.

Established in 1996, Van Mildert began with one store in Durham, dedicated to supplying customers with high quality clothing and fashion accessories. Having now expanded to other branches in the North East, Van Mildert are recognised stockists of branded and designer menswear and womenswear. In 2009 the company successfully acquired three Drapers awards, recognising success and innovation in the fashion retail industry, including 'Menswear retailer of the year', 'Young fashion retailer of the year', and the highly coveted 'Independent retailer of the year'. Van Mildert's range of fabulous seasonal styles can be purchased in store or via the website, www.vanmildert.com, which offers next day delivery in the UK, as well as a range of sale items and access to online competitions.