In short, anorak jackets are half-zip or zip-less outerwear that you can wear like a sweatshirt. Basically, a massive lineup of waterproof jackets provided with an idrorepellent coating, extremely insulating and easy-to-wear thanks to a series of useful features including elasticated cuffs and an adjustable hood. Notable anorak models include Napapijri Rainforest, the Skidoo, the Nimbus jacket by Carhartt WIP and some running anorak jackets from Nike. Read more…
Anorak jackets always feature a capable chest pocket, elasticated cuffs with hook-and-loop closure, a pile fleece or mesh inner lining to improve insulation and perspiration, adjustable waist and hood. If on one hand anorak jackets are a go-to style of contemporary streetwear, we can’t forget in the past this style was mostly used for outdoor sport activities or as a complementary item for military uniforms. After entering the urban landscape, anorak jackets have slowly but gradually abandoned heavy textures and elaborate details in favor of a more modern and agile structure, way more suitable for casual clothing. There are many different types of anorak: winter jackets such as the Napapijri Rainforest Winter Anorak usually come equipped with an inner pile fleece padding and taped stitchings for ultimate isolation, while running anorak opt for a light construction completed by a waterproof layer. Other options include durable anorak jackets from workwear staples such as Carhartt WIP and Dickies, eco-friendly models mostly made of recycled fabrics like those from Patagonia, vintage anorak inspired by the American street clothing, and a wide variety of Napapijri Rainforest, which remains the benchmark when it comes to anorak outerwear.