As winter fades slowly into spring — a little too slowly for our liking — a wardrobe that can cope with changeable weather conditions is required. When it comes to outerwear, tepid temperatures and the ever-present threat of rain equal transitional jackets.
Durability and insulation, while still being lightweight enough to zip off and pop in a bag, are the required characteristics here. And below you'll find a host of pieces that tick those boxes.
The beauty of every single one of the jackets below lies in its adaptability — easily styled, no matter what the event. Perfect for the time of year when fits are in constant flux.
Get ready for spring with the best transitional jackets below.
Fay 4 Ganci Jacket
4 Ganci
Fay
Fay's signature Ganci fastenings detail the front of this hard-wearing jacket cut from water-repellent coated slub canvas and shearling fleece. When spring can't make up its mind in terms of weather, this does-everything piece is a serious asset.
1017 ALYX 9SM Windbreaker
Windbreaker
1017 ALYX 9SM
A perfectly composed jacket in black with standout silver hardware — nothing new from Matthew Williams here, but we're not complaining.
Stone Island Membrana Jacket
Membrana Jacket
Stone Island
Arguably the master of transitional outerwear, Stone Island asserts its dominance with this pale pink Membrana jacket.
BODE Check Jacket
Check Jacket
BODE
BODE doesn't partake in the world of GORE-TEX and taped seams which sort of rules it out for the best part of winter. We're pretty excited to welcome it back into our lives and this Check Jacket is the perfect way to do that.
Nicholas Daley Ripstop Parka
Ripstop Parka
Nicholas Daley
This parka from Nicholas Daley melds the world of technical outdoors clothing and high-end fashion. The waxed cotton composition offers waterproofing for those pesky spring showers.
Goldwin Fly Air Jacket
Fly Air Jacket
Goldwin
With less of a focus on trends, and a full focus on technicalities, Goldwin has quickly become one of our favorite outdoors labels. The Fly Air Jacket features a breathable GORE-TEX shell and all the bells & whistles you'd expect from a performance label working at its peak.
Bianca Saunders ISKO Bowl Denim Jacket
ISKO Bowl Denim Jacket
Bianca Saunders
British designer Bianca Saunders is becoming impossible to ignore. Pieces like this immaculate denim jacket made in collaboration with ISKO are testament to her burgeoning power.
Raey Oversized Bomber Jacket
Oversized Bomber Jacket
Raey
RAEY's oversized bomber is making us want everything oversized for spring. A fit this effortless is hard to come by.
C.P. Company Shell Shirt
Shell Overshirt
C.P. Company
Spring weather can be really unpredictable so it's worth getting your layering game in order. This zip shirt from C.P. Company is an expert in that field.
Rick Owens Geth Jacket
Geth Jacket
Rick Owens
Rick's take on the classic bomber jacket is typically black and understated. Silver-tone hardware pops against the jet-black backdrop which is detailed by tonal paneling.
MAIUM Utility Jacket
Utility Jacket
MAIUM
It's as if the designers over at fledgling Dutch label MAIUM got into our heads and designed a jacket that we had no option to dislike. We love pockets and this mint-colored masterpiece has them in abundance.
A Kind of Guise Campo Jacket
Campo Jacket
A Kind of Guise
A Kind of Guise is one of the more exciting labels when it comes to material selection. There's always something special about the builds, even when they're as understated as the Campo coach jacket.
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