When it comes to borrowing from the boys, some fashion types have it all wrong. Put down the boyfriend jeans – they’ll just make your ass look fat. And his button down shirt looks much sexier when you’re lying in bed than it does when you wear it outside. But jackets? Here’s where menswear has something to offer.
Take the jackets at Swedish retailer Fjällräven, opening in New York this week. Not only do they look good, they’d be handy during some kind of catastrophic event, like a zombie invasion, or just your regular New York winter. This Tula jacket is waterproof with a zip-in vest for extra warmth, but that’s just the beginning. The “G-1000 Silent” fabric (a mix of polyester and brushed cotton) won’t make any noise even when the wind whistles, which makes it great for hunting or eluding an oncoming H1N1 victim. The nine pockets include one for ammunition (ditto) and another for a radio (slash cellphone slash Flip camera slash flask). Fortunately, this is equal-opportunity coverage: The jackets are also tailored for women.
With this 21st century version of the Barbour jacket, you’ll be prepared for any urban emergency. And look on the bright side: if you make it through the winter, you’ll be totally prepared for next spring’s military trend.
Fjällräven
262 Mott Street
New York, NY
212-226-7846
fjallraven.com
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bellastraniera
a.k.a. Marcy Swingle - obsessed with food and fashion.
