Awesome Jackets

686 and Levis’ Trucker mixes denim style and technical details; it’s a snowboard jacket with taped seams, a waterproof yet breathable shell, iPod stash, and Recco avalanche beeper.

Check out the official pictures for the Star Wars x adidas apparel and footwear lines; part of its Spring/Summer 2010 collection, it’ll be available in January 2010 at adidas Originals stores.

A super clean leather and wool outer belies a technical interior with Nike’s Varsity Jacket; it features waterproof zippers, breathable stress zones, and light but warm Thermore filling.

Rapha’s Bomber Jacket melds street style with cyclist-friendly features; it features articulated and reinforced shoulders, bonded seams, a thick jersey rib, and weatherproof fabric.

Ludwig’s M65-style Washington Jacket stays true to its ranger roots but isn’t afraid to throw in a few twists; it features a slight sheen finish, contrast plaid lining, and removable hoody.

Heat up the slopes while keeping out the cold with Billabong’s Marius Jacket; it sports a blinding-hot pixelated print, 10k waterproofing, underarm zips, powder skirt, and seam taping.

Lightweight yet comfy, Nike’s Expedition Down Jacket goes all-black; it features 800-fill goose down, media player pocket, lined pockets, fleece cuffs, and folds down into a drawstring bag.

The camel leather isn’t for everyone, but the Dannier Bike Jacket cuts a sharp profile with slash flap and zip pockets, military-style shoulder epaulets, mock neck, and 4-button cuffs.

Nike’s K2 Expedition is a technical mountaineer’s jacket; it’s subject to 25 wash cycles to establish waterproofing, is fully seam sealed, and includes a brushed mesh lining with music pocket.

Decked out with a view of the Tokyo skyline, Nike’s Pikasso Windrunner provides an easy out if you prefer something more subtle: it’s reversible with a clean black tonal on the inside.

Analog’s Glasgow Jacket looks urban, but it’ll serve you well on the slopes; it sports a 10,000mm waterproof poly twill shell, hand warmer pockets, MP3 sound port and adjustable hood.

Aerotype’s Hi-Tech Jacket is Hi-Priced too, but you’ll stay alive and wired: it sports MP3 and phone sleeve controls and can store surplus heat that’ll be emitted if you’re under an avalanche.

Timberland’s Benton 3-in-1 jacket gets a Poplin refresh; it’s otherwise still a three-fer with a waterproof outer (1) and fleece inner (2), both of which can be worn separately or together (3).

Monarchy’s M7 Trench Jacket is an update of the classic trenchcoat with a mock neck, military-style button tab shoulders, double-breasted button front and flap button pockets.

Part of Wings + Horns’ F/W 2009 Collection, this MK2 Field Jacket gets a Melton Wool makeover for warmth; it otherwise features four flap pockets, a flared collar and epaulets.

The Creature Hoodie: Sasquatch Edition gets technical: it sports Polartec fleece, YKK zips, an iPod pocket with headphone port, reinforced elbow patches, and integrated claws/gloves.