April showers: the coolest raincoats to buy right now
Words: Alex Woodhall
The spring downpours are the most inconvenient, but that doesn’t have to mean sacrificing sartorial tendencies to waterproof your wardrobe. A good raincoat or two is a necessity during the transitional months; no one wants to turn up to work wringing wet, leaving a puddle of tidal proportions behind as you make your way to the desk.
In an effort to sidestep drowned rat syndrome, here are the raincoat options that are appropriate for the seasonal clime, but suitably stylish also…
AQUASCUTUM FILEY SINGLE BREASTED RAINCOAT
A streamlined, simple mac is an absolute must for any man’s formal wardrobe during the wet weather. This take from prestige British brand Aquascutum is a cut above the cloth, maintaining an air of sophistication even during the fiercest downpour. Team with a similarly on-point umbrella to ensure you arrive at your destination looking as good as the moment you stepped out the door.
Filey Raincoat, £600 from Aquascutum
ACNE TROY COTTON PARKA
More casual aimed outerwear doesn’t come much better than this lightweight, navy parka-cum-mac from Acne Studios. With signature Scandi sense, the hood can be detached to reveal a cord overlay for a sleek two-in-one sartorial option. Keep yourself well dressed on even the wettest of weekends by pairing it with some slim jeans and a knit.
Troy Cotton Parka, £650 from Matches Fashion
STUTTERHEIM STOCKHOLM RAINCOAT
Fishermen are well versed in attempting to keep dry in unrelenting conditions. Whilst you may not be battling the weather trawlers are used to, take your lead from these maritime masters and don a striking yellow raincoat from heritage Swedish craftsman Stutterheim.
Stockholm Yellow Raincoat, £200 from Stutterheim
REISS ASYMMETRIC ZIP JACKET
See the season and the showers out in this cool, contemporary looking jacket from Reiss. Balancing pared back design with zip and pocket detailing, it makes for a versatile wardrobe option, ideal for bolstering your off-duty attire when the weather threatens to derail best laid plans.
Kenny Asymmetric Zip Jacket, £195 from Reiss
J. CREW X150 HOODED JACKET
Add a prep led touch to your transitional ensembles with this minimalistic J. Crew windbreaker. Lightweight but weather-resistant, it’ll happily see you through the transitional months. It’s even suited to tackle any unseasonal summer showers should they decide to rear their head.
Cotton-Nylon Hooded Jacket, £168 from J. Crew
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