Spring is Here: 10 Jackets Perfect for Spring/Summer 2016

A change in season means a change in wardrobe. We’ve just come in to Spring and that means Summer is just around the corner. Finally! It’s time to ditch your Northy, put the feathers down and grab yourself a jacket to keep you dry during those April showers and to keep you warm on the chillier nights in the warmer months. We’ve hand selected some of our favourites for you to see, from basic to brazen, timeless to contemporary — these jackets will really complete your fire fit and keep those blustery winds off you. Scroll for the run-thru.

There’s a bit of a chill in the air on a summers evening and you reach out for your Aquascutum raincoat ready to channel your inner Danny Dyer, ready to look the business. Sure, this coat may scream '80s casuals terrace football firm but pop that collar, show off the iconic club check and sport it with pride. This jacket is timeless and it will go with just about anything in your wardrobe. Currently available in 3 different colourways and retailing at £350 you literally can’t go wrong. Shop the jacket here.

Okay, so you’re stunting your best T-shirt but it’s turned cold and you need a jacket. You’ve encountered a problem; no one's going to be able to see your T-shirt but you’re shivering and that's definitely not a look. MHL. by Margaret Howell have provided the answer to all of your woes with this translucent jacket. Now you can show off your T-shirt and rock this sick jacket at the same time. Based on a fisherman's rain coat, this is a modern day twist on a classic, perfect for those April rain showers. The only negative to this jacket is that everyone’s going to be able to see what’s in your pockets so this one’s not ideal for someone who’s pockets act as an extended version of their bed side man draw. Shop the jacket here.

Pink is in. It’s practically everywhere and this Liner Jacket Duo by Our Legacy is one of the best pink jackets we’ve seen this season. Perfect for layering or as a stand alone jacket, it's time to get in touch with your feminine side and rock it. Great with just about anything from a pair of jeans to your favourite pair of shorts, this jacket will make you stand out from the crowd; it’s a real head turner. Priced at €320 you can shop the jacket here.

This Shiny Nylon SAIA Canvas overshirt has a similar resemblance to a coach jacket and is a great example of how Stone Island are experimental within their garments. Available in a whole host of colours from the navy blue pictured to a bright orange this jacket has a bit of everything. Yeah, you might look a bit road or like you belong in your teams firm but it still holds the aesthetic, characteristics and heritage of great quality Italian menswear. Priced at £235 you can shop the jacket here.

Starting in 2002 the brand from Copenhagen blends street wear with work wear perfectly and the Spring/Summer 2016 collection doesn’t disappoint. In fact – it’s truly brilliant. Cut from a Japanese cotton herringbone fabric, this bomber style jacket is available in Olive, Navy and Ecru (the one pictured), we prefer the Ecru – it’s the most summery. You can buy it here for £235.

Everyone’s heard of Cav Empt now and there’s a reason for it. The Japanese brand has made a large footprint on the street wear scene and for Spring/Summer 2016 they have produced this simple yet efficient bomber jacket. It’s basic yet bold. Complete with branding on the zipper and chest, signature rubber red badge on the sleeve and a huge graphic on the back, this jacket is a signature piece. Layer it up for the upcoming spring months and when it gets warmer, layer it down simply with a t-shirt. The jacket retails at $280 and you can shop it here.

Creating something that is fashionable with a whisk of functional can be quite tricky but Nanamica seem to have mastered it. The ‘wind anorak’ is a smock-like light jacket perfectly befitting its name — it'll keep the wind out. This jacket is a fundamental addition to your wardrobe and the finish on it is impeccable. From the elasticated wrist bands right through to the fish tail cut at the back, this will keep you cozy on those blustery days. What's more, it's from Japan and you know it's hard to beat the Japanese when it comes to making great clothes. The jacket retails at £227 and you can shop it here.

Denim jackets have never gone out of style and over the years some real style icons have worn them; from Steve McQueen to the ever influential Mr. West, and this Acne one takes a simple design and jazzes it up a bit and its one of the best denim jackets we’ve seen. With the aesthetic that some of it may have been caught in a hedge while still looking really fresh, this jacket is one big contradiction but a really good one. Wear it with shorts as pictured or a pair of chinos, this simple addition to your wardrobe is one you won’t regret. Priced at £260, you can purchase it here.

Norse Projects enter our selection twice but that’s because their outerwear is so Goddamn good, and speaking of Gods this ‘Thor Light’ jacket will leave you with no fear when that thunder strikes. It’s an ultra-light version of their traditional raincoat and is cut from a nylon ripstop. Available in navy and olive, this jacket will keep you bone dry while looking stylish, it’s a perfect example of Norse Projects functionality within their clothing. You'll be calling people "petty" and "tiny" in no time. Priced at £200, you can shop it here.

Sometimes the simplest items in your wardrobe are the best. Long-time collaborators A.P.C and Louis W continue their capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2016 with the Ferris jacket. A classy bomber jacket made from buttery Italian calf skin suede and featuring wool blending on the waist and sleeves, you can literally imagine walking the Parisian streets on a cool summers evening in it. It has a certain je-ne-sais-quoi we don’t often seen in other bomber jackets. One for all occasions, a jacket you can grab when running out the door or for more luxurious events. Available in Dark Navy or Mole colourways, this jackets attention to detail is incredible. Priced at £815, release the James Dean inside of you and grab it here.