I bought mine in college, not because I wanted to look hip, but because it kept out Chicago winter winds so well. The only statement I wanted to make was “I’m warm”!
A genuine Navy pea coat never goes out of style. Nothing says “Form follows function; trends are for twits” quite like it. (As opposed to the name brand crap usually worn by young hipsters, that looks like it was recreated from a photograph in a Chinese factory.)
I have a genuine pea coat and it has withstood -25 degree Montreal winds like nothing.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. My buddy bought a real, vintage Pea coat in the 80’s at a thrift store for 5 dollars. I’m sure he still has it.