To Shell & Back: Ten Trusty Lightweight Jackets for Spring
The perfect spring jacket can transform an otherwise-lacking look instantly, allowing you to transition into the evening or more demanding social settings with the pop of a button or zip of a zip. To me, the jacket is the most important part of the wardrobe; an investment item to base everything else you wear around for seasons to come. Just because it’s warming up outside right now, it doesn’t mean your fit should struggle on without one.
Of course, it is getting warmer outside, so said jacket needs to be lightweight. Fabrics like nylon or polyester work well, especially when facing downpours. In the cool of the evening, though, you can afford to turn to the more heavyweight likes of denim or cotton when shopping for lightweight jackets.
From the technical prowess of Moncler to preppy perfection from J. Crew, we hit the internet to bring the season's best.
Shop some of our favorite lightweight jackets below.
Canada Goose Faber Bomber
You're probably more familiar with Canada Goose's highly insulated, Arctic-ready parkas, but the label has a range of lightweight jackets for summer, too. Take the Faber Bomber Jacket, for example, which features the brand's iconic arm patch in a tonal black colorway for a minimal take and an AcclimaLuxe body for lightweight protection against anything spring and summer throw at you.
Stone Island Crinkled Jacket
Stone Island is a leader when it comes to lightweight jackets. This piece treads the line between overshirt and jacket with finesse, all rounded out by an eye-catching crinkled finish.
Belstaff Balance Jacket
Belstaff is best known for its leather motorbiking outerwear, but recent seasons have seen the brand offer a much wider array of coats and jackets. The Balance Jacket is symptomatic of this new pivot, offering GORE-TEX capabilities in a bold, modern package.
3 Moncler Grenoble Day-Namic Shipton Shell Jacket
Moncler has been perfecting the art of outerwear for many years now. Having been shaped on the slopes, it's a safe place to go for a functional shell jacket that will eat up any spring showers.
ARKET Rueben Hooded Jacket
ARKET's minimal scandi energy comes across in swathes in the Reuben Jacket. Made in collaboration with MR PORTER, the jacket is part of a collection that encourages the wearer to hit the outdoors.
Stone Island Garment-Dyed Down Jacket
The pantheon of shell jackets really boils down to a handful of returning favorites. This garment-dyed Stone Island masterpiece is one of those jackets.
Saif Ud Deen Convertible Shell Jacket
British designer Saif Ud Deen is one to watch. Part of the MR PORTER Futures program, he seeks to explore how fath and fashion co-exist in an urban environment. The product of this search? Shell jackets to rival the giants.
C.P. Company 50 Fili Tr-P Hooded Jacket
C.P. Company never ceases to amaze with its unorthodox materials and textures. The 50 Fili Tr-P Jacket epitomizes this ability, combining three layers of specially dyed yarns for an eye-catching, shimmering display.
J.CREW Topsail Jacket
In keeping with J. Crew's preppy energy, the Topsail Jacket combines the classic markings of sailing garb with a waterproof shell for functionality and varsity perfection.
KONUNDRUM GS-LIGNIT
KONUNDRUM is made up of two CSM grads who have been pushing the boundaries of technical outerwear since 2020. The label's range of modular outerwear looks to satisfy the shifting grounds of modern needs in a changing environment. With full waterproofing and customizable modules, it does just that.
Saul Nash Lightweight Hooded Jacket
Saul Nash always finds a way to bring new character to technical pieces. This bold jacket is cut from semi-transparent nylon which makes it visually impactful and highly useful when it comes to spring layering.
_J.L-A.L_ Manifold Jacket
If you haven't yet heard of _J.L-A.L_, then it's time to do some research. On the heels of a collaboration with HOKA One One, the designer is set for a big year and if the Manifold Jacket is anything to go by, that big year is already well underway.
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