Awesome Jackets

If you’ve ever wanted to look like a Lieutenant in Sauron’s army, this Louis Vuitton Alligator Officers Jacket is made with tanned gator skin and sports gold buttons and epaulettes.

The movie’s not out yet, but Belstaff’s Inglourious Basterds Lt. Coat (worn by Brad Pitt in the movie) sports a WW2 rugged look with Antique 10 wax cotton and a sheepskin shawl collar.

Styled like something out of a comic book, Rukka’s Airob jacket packs Cordura AFT fabric, CE-certified body armor, a Gore-Tex inner jacket, and double-layer fabric in crash zones.

Dainese’s stunning Tattoo racing suit features Samurai and Maori motifs made of kangaroo hide; it also sports shock absorbing Zama shoulders and bi-axial elastic inserts.

BEINGHUNTED has an excellent feature on the 20th anniversary of C.P. Company’s Goggle / Mille Miglia Jackets, most recently redesigned as the 1000m Goggle Jacket by Aitor Throup.

Openers has a drool-inducing gallery of photos for Adidas’ Premium Style Spring/Summer 2009 line; it’s equipped with comfort- and climate-enhancing ForMotion and Climacool tech.

Moncler’s Spring/Summer 2009 Jacket is a funky hybrid sweatshirt and military-style jacket; it’s made with lightweight grey heather cotton, making it appropriate for warmer months.

Wildly expensive, Dainese’s Verbier Pelle jacket price premium is due to its Gore-Tex membrane; it’s essentially full-grain cowhide that is water repellent, breathable and durable.

You’d think with 17 pockets the ScotteVest Windbreaker had more than enough going for it, but it also features an integrated Personal Area Network (PAN) and folds up for easy storage.

An evolution of Dainese’s motorcyclist-oriented Wave Safety Jacket, the V Neck Wave Jacket increases neck cervical support, thereby protecting against wind and jerky movement.

We’ve featured Tyvek apparel in the past, but Stone Island’s Iridescent Hooded Jacket literally lets the lightweight (yet) durable material shine; it also sports a mesh lining for warmth.

Philips’ Haptics Jacket gets you touchy-feely about a movie, literally; outfitted with 64 actuators, it creates “emotional immersion” with touches on your arm and shivers up your spine.

The Kameo Jax Jacket sports a military-inspired 100% cotton shell with digitized camo print, shoulder epaulets, four flap pockets and drawstrings; we also like the hideaway hood.

Fully buttoned up you’ll look like a Helghast, but at least you’ll be jamming to your iPod: the Hero ICU 3 Speaker Jacket features built-in goggles, speakers and soft-touch controls.

We’re in the thick of spring, so Orisue’s cut n’ sew Lestrade Nylon Jacket is ideal for indecisive wearers; zippers on both arms allow you to choose between full or 3/4 sleeves.

From a distance a standard Finnish Army anorak, CTRL’s Jakarta Jacket gets pretty trippy up close with titled flap and slash pockets, double giant cinches and hieroglyphic art.

Quite possibly the best motorcycle bag ever, Ogio’s Flight Vest features 12 pockets, numerous loops and attachment points, a 2.0L hydration bladder and mesh panels for ventilation.

Lest your friends doubt your T-virus tracking skills, Capcom is selling two authentic BSAA jackets complete with patches and livery; you’ll need an Umbrella Corp-sized bank account.

Nau’s 2009 line emphasizes portability, and the Succinct Trench is no exception; this waterproof, 2.5 layer jacket is light and easy to fold for storage in your backpack or briefcase.

The RuckJack is an interesting two-fer: it’s a lightweight, waterproof jacket that can be easily folded down into a backpack, making it ideal for any number of outdoor situations.

Called Never Stop A Rolling Stone, Rahel Ritchi’s jacket features a quirky self-inflatable hood; it’s designed to double as a pillow for travelers on long bus rides. Thanks, Anthony!

Nike takes the US Military’s classic M-1965 field jacket and gives it an organic makeover with this Hemp-blend 65 Jacket; it’s water resistant and lined with red satin for warmth and comfort.

Baracuta’s G9 jacket gets a modern update thanks to a Kent & Curwen collab; cotton is swapped out for perfed leather, although the classic Fraser tartan plaid lining remains.