THE BEST Tops

Nau continues its tradition of slim fitting, highly efficient apparel with its Down Shirt; it’s actually a jacket, but with tightly packed polyester fabric. 30% off with code: GIVE, good through 12/15.

Packed with pockets and ribbed knit details, Addict’s Herringbone C-Law jacket is an unconventional blend of old with new. We particularly dig the two-way Riri zip chest pocket.

Made with Italian wool, these DWP Premium Hoodies are an exercise in different patterns while retaining a clean-cut aesthetic: choose from houndstooth, pinstriping and plaid.

Its slim fitting shape doesn’t look it, but Obey’s No Direction Fleece Jacket is plenty warm; made from polar fleece and coated with PU leather, it resembles M-65 military field jackets.

We’re digging the clean lines of this leather Michael Modern Bomber Jacket by Rock & Republic; if features ribbed collars, matching front pockets and a unique neck scoop.

Easily the most important invention since the light bulb: avoid sky-high stadium prices by smuggling in brewskies with Beer Belly, which when hidden under your shirt looks like its namesake.

Indie-apparel maker Homeroom has just released their Fall/Winter collection; our top pick goes to the simple but asymmetric Portman Hoodie; it’s inspired by vintage motorcycle jackets.

Timberland’s Abington 3-in-1 Poplin Coat is our kind of apparel: not only is it rugged, waterproof and warm, but it features an inner zip jacket as well as a hidden storm collar and hood.

Wrinkles should always be in style, if only so we never have to iron; Superdry’s Brad Jacket epitomizes this look with distressed vintage leather; even David Beckham wears it.

Score some 8-bit street cred with this MarioFlauge hoodie; it abounds with geek-friendly features, including quick action thumb holes, an inner iPod pocket and mushroom zipper.

Nau’s Profile Fleece Jacket is stealthy in terms of style: understated from a distance, an up-close inspection reveals raw edges, recycled polyester construction and an asymmetric zip.

Part goofy and part genius, HeadHood’s hand-printed hooded sweatshirts have been seen on MTV, NBC and even Kanye West’s blog; their LEGO Minifig hoodie is our favorite by far.

Only Dr. Romanelli could pull off hunter’s plaid with merino: these reconstructed jackets mix outdoor elements with more upscale materials; they’re available at HUF LA and SF.

As its name implies, the simple yet stylish Dualist Jacket both keeps the wearer warm and wicks away moisture; its made with breathable merino wool and is wind and water resistant.

It’s hard to pick just one of Cardboard Robot’s hoodies. They use a mix of creative printing techniques, from dyeing to all-over/belt; Arsenal of Democracy is our favorite.

With a wool body, leather arms and ribbed stripes, this Edwin Left Field Jacket has varsity sports written all over it; however, it’s been given a Japanese touch with a slimmer, snugger fit.

While most graphic apparel is fixated on the chest, Usugrow’s Sword Hoodie comes from behind with a badass skull; our favorite part is the way the swords wrap around to the front.

Brown tweed herringbone? No, you didn’t accidentally raid your grandpa’s closet; this Barbary Coast Jacket by Jerry Fish is plenty modern with a superFishal logo and bunny skull pins.