Jackets

We’re never ones to be trendy, so whether you dress for success, or just for fun, it’s cool with us. Just be yourself, and wear it with swagger. Here are some of our favorite looks which celebrate individual style and personality.

Cleverhood’s Electric Houndstooth is a waterproof rain cape specially designed for cyclists. The classic houndstooth pattern is enhanced with reflective thread. It has a fitted hood, a chest pocket and elastic thumb loops.

If you can’t afford ScotteVest’s pocket-filled apparel, why not try Diane’s tactic? Or not. She made a jacket using nothing but Ziploc bags. Maybe you could make a fully waterproof version using Tyvek.

The Tropiformer is a lightweight and water-resistant jacket with plenty of compartments for gadgets and other personal belongings, even tablets. You can also remove its sleeves and wear it as a vest.

A collection of avant garde menswear inspired by hugs and the need for human connection. Made by Chan Si Leong as a project at the London College of Fashion. Photos by Sara Pista.

Cuddle your inner wild child with the Griz Coat, a faux fur coat with a silly fake bear head-hood large enough to hide your entire face. Thankfully it’s detachable, though the fake claws are not.

Made by Stone Island for its 30th anniversary, the outer structure of the President Knit jacket has thousands of tiny glass beads, making it incredibly reflective. And incredibly expensive.

As part of their CES 2013 lineup, ScottEVest created this concept design for a futuristic upgrade to their Technology Enabled Clothing line, which envisions all kinds of wearable tech we wish we had today.

ISAORA makes variants of their hooded down jackets and down vests that are made with highly reflective Italian fabric, going from matte gray to shiny silver white when fully illuminated.

One of the jackets made by Reigning Champ and motorcycle maker Deus Ex Machina, this hoodie has a sewn-in balaclava and a hidden pocket, perfect for bikers. Watch for it on their online stores.

Take on those pesky Jedi when you win one of three Dark-Sided Star Wars jackets or hoodies by Marc Ecko Cut & Sew. Choose from Boba Fett, AT-AT, or Stormtrooper styles. (Contest Ends 12/23).

The Disco Tuxedo Jacket is just as flashy but (a bit) more formal than the Disco Hoodie. Pair it with the Disco Pants and Disco Vest for maximum shininess. It’s not reversible though.

This versatile piece “combines the style and function of a traditional field jacket with the luxurious comfort of a bathrobe.” At that price, it might as well be called the Rich Lebowski. Video here.

Japanese company Hit-Air makes motorcycle jackets and vests with reusable airbags that inflate when a trigger is forcibly separated from the motorcycle key. Skip to 0:50 for the demo.

This jacket should be called Beer Smuggler, because that’s what it does. It has insulated inner pockets that lets the wearer hide drinks and keep them cool. Its zipper doubles as a bottle opener.

This versatile jacket includes the M65, which is made of a fabric that repels wind, rain and snow and has a packable hood. It also has an inner quilted layer that can be worn on its own.

A collection of hooded jackets with built-in goggles. The hood has air holes at the nose and ears for breathability when the hood is fully zipped up. The pom pom and lenses are detachable.

The SeV 7.0 offers amazing practicality, holding tons of gadgets and other personal accessories in its 23 pockets, including a clear one that lets you use touchscreens without taking them out.

Stay frosty when the cold weather comes with these hooded varsity jackets. Available in four colors, it has a wool body and leather sleeves. The hood can be unzipped and flattened.