Unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be any light at the end of the tunnel with regards to the wet weather that we are being bombarded with constantly in the UK. When you feel cold and wet it undoubtedly has an effect on your mood and instantly brings you down. With this in mind, this weeks Aphrodite newsletter contained a variety of functional jackets for the wet weather for anyone that is on the market for a new jacket but isn’t sure what would be suitable at the moment.

Waterproof or water resistant properties were obviously one of the top priorities when looking for jackets that met our needs. Instantly onto the list went the Patagonia Torrentshell Plus jacket (pictured above), layered with the Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody for an extra layer of warmth. The water and wind resistant Nano Puff Hoody harbours a highly compressible 60g PrimaLoft® ONE insulation in which the heat is trapped from the inclusion of the elasticated hood and waist. On top of that we layered the Torrentshell Plus, which in itself is a waterproof barrier from the elements. Crafted from a H2No® Performance Standard 2.5-layer nylon ripstop waterproof outer, the Torrentshell Plus has a coated zipper to keep the wet out as well as adjustable cuffs, hood and waist to ensure you stay dry in the harshest downpour.

 

C.P Company aren’t a brand that you instantly associate with jackets that you can wear as an all-weather barrier but the Giubbino Sfoderato jacket has got to have a mention if you’re looking for something slightly more exclusive. Garment dyed to achieve the aged appearance that it has, this jacket is crafted from a Japanese Micro Kei material giving the jacket its water and wind resistant nature. Priced at £750.00 it is the most expensive piece that we featured this week.

 

Another jacket ideal for the wet weather would be the Hugo Boss Green Jarolo Jacket. A classic jacket created from a Gore-Tex shell, the Jarolo is both waterproof and windproof. Taped seams are included to make sure that the water doesn’t seem in through the stitching making it a perfect jacket for getting caught in a downpour.

Some of the most popular jackets from the last few season’s are the pieces produced by Stone Island in their Soft-Shell material. Their advanced research and development techniques have produced this fine shell-like material which is wind and water resistant.

 

Last but not least is the impeccable Barbour Beacon Sports jacket. The olive version of this iconic piece was our best selling jacket of 2013 due to its association with the James Bond ‘Skyfall’ film when Daniel Craig wore a version of it. The navy piece is a more recent arrival and is part of the Barbour 2014 Spring Summer collection. The 6oz waxed thornproof outer is ideal for keeping your upper body dry whilst retaining a sense of formal style. Due to the design of the jacket, the lapels and collar can be worn up or down for a more tailored or relaxed look.

If you would like to browse our entire selection of mens designer jackets and maybe find a different style of jacket to suit yourself, please go ahead and do so. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of our friendly customer service advisors on 0191 5675898 or email us on [email protected]