Awesome Jackets

Musterbrand’s Rebel Pilot Jacket is a reversible bomber jacket for fans of Star Wars‘ Rebel Alliance. The officially licensed jacket features an orange side with the Rebel logo on the chest and a gray side with the Rebel logo at the back.

Studio Ghibli has released a pair of velveteen sukajan or souvenir jackets for fans of My Neighbor Totoro and Ponyo. The Totoro jacket features the Nekobasu or the Catbus, while the Ponyo jacket features the titular heroine and her many sisters.

If you’re looking for a no-frills jacket that will last you a lifetime, check out this bomber jacket from Filson’s new workwear line, CCF. The jacket is made from wind- and abrasion-resistant duck canvas, and is triple-stitched and riveted for increased durability.

Poler’s cozy camping poncho gives you two colorways to choose from. The thermally insulated poncho has a kangaroo pocket and an accessory pocket on each side. You can also unsnap it and use it as as blanket. Available in olive and navy or in black and camo.

Athleisure brand Reigning Champ has a new Muhammad Ali collection inspired by Ali’s 1964 victory over Sonny Liston, a match that also saw Cassius Clay announcing his name change. The collection consists of a jacket, tees, hoodies, shorts, pants and robes.

Vans collaborated with the Vincent Van Gogh Museum to create a collection of shoes and apparel featuring the late artist’s paintings. The proceeds from the collection will go to the museum to continue preserving Van Gogh’s legacy. Drops 8/03/18.

Outdoor wear maker Vollebak is working on a jacket coated with graphene, the much-hyped form of carbon that is significantly stronger than steel. The jacket could well be indestructible. You can sign up for the waitlist now.

The North Face’s Renewed online store features refurbished items. These are jackets, hoodies and other clothing that have been returned, defective or damaged. The North Face cleaned them up, repaired the damaged parts and sells them at a discount.

Effortlessly go from casual to dressy with Uniform Experiment’s Reversible MA-1 Blouson. The MA-1 side is made of nylon and has snap side pockets, sleeve pocket and ribbed cuffs. The suit side is made of polyester and has three buttons, patch pockets and a chest pocket.

Levi’s and Outerknown’s Wellthread denim trucker jacket comes in a “whitecaps” colorway, where the denim is left undyed. This saves up to 70% of the water used in denim finishing. There’s also a pair of 511 slim jeans with a similar finish.

Like the Japanese textiles that inspired it, this jacket features stitching and patches from different fabrics. It also has a fishtail back, secured front pockets, buttoned cuffs and internal shoulder carry straps. Available in olive, black or white.

NikeLab’s new Gyakusou Hooded Running Jacket was designed to be wearable in any weather. Its hood and sleeves can be easily removed, leaving you with a vest. It also has lots of reflective elements as well as mesh panels for ventilation.

Vollebak’s Black Light is a collection of athletic wear that appears all black in daylight. But you’ll still be seen in them in the dark, because they have black glass spheres that easily reflect light. There’s a t-shirt, long sleeved shirt, sweater and jacket.

Birdwell Beach Britches‘ limited-edition competition jackets are made from sailcloth-inspired nylon and are perfect for an early morning stroll on a windy beach, or a cool evening out. Choose from navy/gold/paprika or federal blue/white/navy colorways.

God & Famous’ Faux Pas is made of highly reflective Italian fabric. It also has a 3M Scotchlite strip at the back so you’ll still be visible under low light. It’s also incredibly light, windproof, water-resistant and will keep you warm even when it’s 35ºF out.

Apolis‘ nylon quilted and reversible take on the versatile bomber jacket gives you twice the options. One side is navy blue with a left sleeve pocket and snap side pockets, while the other side is black with buttoned front pockets and hidden side pockets.

The Nova is a weatherproof running jacket with a no-frills design, save for the LED strips on its front and back. The lights can be set to high, low and flashing, and are powered by a removable battery. The battery lasts up to 8h per 30min. charge. Available in black or gray.

The Albion is Mission Workshop’s rugged and modern take on the flannel shirt. Its outer layer is made of a super stretchy, ultra light nylon fabric with a water-repellent coating, while its lining is made of warm and comfortable Polartec fleece.

Columbia Sportswear’s latest Star Wars fashions. The Echo Base collection consists of three jackets inspired by Luke, Leia and Han’s Hoth outerwear in The Empire Strikes Back. They are water-resistant and have Omni-Heat reflective insulation. Drops 12/8/17.

Looking for a gift for a Daft Punk fan? The robots’ online shop some reasonably-priced merchandise for the holiday. There’s a pair of glass helmet Christmas tree ornaments, a light-up snow globe and Pintrill pins. If you have the cash, there’s also a dope varsity jacket.

Rag & Bone’s upcoming collaboration with Star Wars will let you show your love for the franchise without looking like you’re from a galaxy far, far away. The collection includes jackets, pants, sweaters, tees, shoes and bags. Drops 12/1/17. More on GQ.

Nike’s Advanced Apparel Exploration 1.0 collection was designed using the company’s decades of motion and heat-map research. The water-repellent A.A.E. vest features a three-way adjustable hood, zipped ventilated seams, and an adjustable rear hem.

Topo Designs‘ Puffer Hoodie is a stylish and versatile insulated jacket. It has PrimaLoft polyester insulation and is highly compressible, but it’s also slim-fitting and made of lightweight nylon ripstop. Available in four colorways.