Winter seems like the obvious season to have fun with outerwear, with spring and summer taking the trophy when it comes to shirting and shorts. But that’s not necessarily true. With labels like South2 West8 introducing a cocktail of utility and luxury styling, looking to daring fabrics like sheer meshes, summer outerwear is feeling like the most fun it’s ever been.
Like the brand itself, the South2 West8 SS22 collection takes inspiration from the world of fly-fishing — a world rarely explored in the upper echelons of fashion, but one perhaps that should be explored further.
Utility-driven silhouettes feature cropped bodies designed to stay out of the water when wading through rivers or droves of pockets intended for bait, hooks, and more. At the hands of South2 West8, these functional features become distinctive styling points.
The brand’s latest collection features some of the strongest summer jackets that we’ve seen from the label yet. From see-through highlights to more classic workwear silhouettes, there are South2 West8 jackets for all styles. Take a look at our top picks below.
Shop the best South2 West8 jackets below.
River Trek Jacket
Here is one of those aforementioned cropped silhouettes. Designed for a river trek, this lightweight camo jacket sits perfectly at the intersection between form and function.
Bush Trek Jacket
In contrast to the River Trek, this Bush Trek jacket is built from a sheer mesh to keep bugs and insects out while remaining breathable. Make sure your layering game is on point.
Tenkara Grosgrain Overshirt
Named after Tenkara, a traditional fly-fishing technique, this overshirt is cut from waxed cotton for a water-resistant finish.
Logo Jacquard Track Jacket
Although nothing to do with fly-fishing, this track jacket is an expected fixture of the collection seeing as South2 West8 is part of the Nepenthes family AKA. the royal family of tracksuits.
Multi-Pocket Utility Jacket
Cut to a bomber-like silhouette, this Utility Jacket features more pockets than you could possibly need. More pockets = more love from us.
Tenkara Grosgrain Hooded Jacket
Detachable sleeves and a detachable hood bring the high-end function we know and love from the label.
Tiger Hunting Shirt
Less 'out there' than much of the brand's offering are the Hunting Shirts on offer. These workwear-style jackets feature a range of different prints like this Tiger camo iteration.
Leopard Hunting Shirt
For those looking to pull off a leopard print this summer, look no further.
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