soon for $290 USD.
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NIKELAB GYAKUSOU WINDBREAKER
- Austin Miao
I’m personally not one to shy away from wearing athletic gear even when I’m not going to the gym. This UNDERCOVER x NikeLab GYAKUSOU piece is the perfect windbreaker for when you want to be be warm but you don’t want to wear an actual jacket. This is definitely a piece that I would wear on a daily basis due to its sleek design and colorblocking as well as the asymmetrical pattern.
for $60 USD.
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UNIQLO BLOCKTECH PARKA
- HP Cheung
A decent-quality windbreaker from conventional sportswear brands like North Face or Nike could easily cost well over one or several hundred dollars. UNIQLO offers an excellent alternative, the Blocktech Parka, which will only run you $70 USD. Sleek, minimalistic, comfortable, durable, wrinkle-free and water-repelling, I find this windbreaker more stylish, practical and of higher quality than most of its pricier competitors.
for approximately $66 USD.
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ELLESSE ADA HOODED JACKET
- Nirvana Gareffa
If you were a cool and hot rich kid in Milan during the ‘80s, your wardrobe probably had a lot of Ellesse in it from all the ski trips your parents would take you on. Sportswear was a bit of a status symbol then, so these kids were some of the first to take it from slope to street, styling performance jackets down with jeans and showy leather belts. Fast forward to today and retro sportswear is making a comeback, with pieces like this hooded windbreaker which is part of Ellesse’s 2017 spring/summer Heritage collection. As someone who has a soft spot for cool typography, the outlined serif letters in the branding across the sleeves is probably my favorite thing about this. The big color panels are a good look too.
EVERLANE ELEMENTS JACKET
- Gavin Yeung
As the last word in simplicity, Everlane's upcoming Elements Parka is my windbreaker pick. Marking the online retailer's first foray into functional outdoors wear, the Parka bears all of the brand's hallmarks such as a low price, high quality of materials, and understated design. Heat sealing at the seams, a three-layer waterproof fabric and functional details make this one to keep for many more seasons to come.
Launching March 13
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$1,015 USD.
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for $320 USD.
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VETEMENTS REWORKED REEBOK TRACK JACKET
BAPE TEXT COLOR CAMO PULLOVER HOODIE JACKET / STÜSSY COACH JACKET
- Mallory Chin
for $110 USD.
Stüssy jacket
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for approximately $300 USD.
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My go-to look is usually layered, so lighter jackets help me to achieve this without looking too bulky. As we start to move into warmer weather, I’ve recently purchased this Text Camo pullover, which is part of BAPE’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection. It’s super lightweight and easy to roll up and just carry anywhere. Next on my radar is this Coach Jacket from Stüssy. As a sports lover, I just can’t resist this classic look.
- Nicolaus Li
My pick for this week is Vetements’ Reworked Reebok Track Jacket from its 2017 spring/summer collection. Since I first discovered Vetements I've been a fan of how the label pokes fun at the structure of fashion and its garments, just like how this track jacket challenges established silhouettes. Vetements’ Reworked Reebok Track Jacket continues the label's exploration of deconstruction and asymmetry featuring a deconstructed yoke and elongated sleeves, creating an exaggerated silhouette that plays with proportions.
-Arby-Li
I picked up the navy Two Layer Short Parka last year but the label just came out with a new iteration that's been on my mind lately. The plum color isn't versatile enough to wear forever but I like how it received elongated and contrasting drawstrings that weren't featured in the previous version. Finally, the pockets look slightly bigger as well, which is always a key component when I'm deciding on items to add.
I’m in a constant search for an outfit that I can wear every day for the rest of my life, but there's a limited number of brands that could actually facilitate this concept. Before, it was visvim for me, but some of its pieces are a bit too outlandish nowadays in my opinion, so I started looking more into Très Bien's own label. I like how it originally started as a retailer but then moved onto these minimal items that manage to blend a smart yet relaxed aesthetic.
TRÈS BIEN TWO LAYER SHORT PARKA
We’re already halfway through March, and it’s time to start thinking about transitional wardrobe pieces that will take you from winter to spring (and don’t forget about April showers). Everyone should have a good windbreaker in their arsenal, the perfect outerwear piece for less-than ideal weather conditions. It’s light enough for warmer weather but perfect for layering when it’s a bit cooler. Here are some choices from high-end, streetwear, fast fashion and sportswear brands. Let us know in the comments below which you’re interested in for the spring.
Here are the best picks from sportswear, fast fashion and high fashion brands.
Editors’ Picks: Transitional Windbreakers
