Men's jackets and coats, from bombers to waterproofs

Which men's jacket to choose?

Each style of men's jacket serves a specific purpose.

• The bomber jacket ends at the waist and is often fitted with a ribbed hem: it's the most common city jacket.
• The bomber, a descendant of the aviator jacket, is identified by its ribbed cuffs, collar, and hem.
• The mid-season jacket, lightweight and often zipped, is for spring and autumn.
• The waterproof jacket, featuring a hood and sealed seams, protects against rain and wind.
• The denim jacket and the tracksuit jacket offer a casual look, perfect for layering over a sweatshirt.

Mid-season jacket or winter jacket?

A mid-season men's jacket is thin, minimally or not lined, and can be worn over a t-shirt or shirt when it's mild to cool. As soon as the temperatures drop, you’ll need synthetic or down insulation or a thicker lining.

For very cold weather, men's puffer jackets and coats and parkas take over from a jacket.

Leather, nylon or cotton: which material?

The leather men's jacket blocks the wind and ages well over time; it requires regular maintenance and doesn’t like heavy rain. Nylon, lightweight and often water-repellent, is the material used for bombers and technical jackets.

Cotton and denim breathe well but take a long time to dry. For rain, a waterproof and breathable membrane, combined with sealed seams, makes the difference between a jacket that protects and one that merely repels water.

How to wear a men's jacket?

A bomber or blouson is worn over a men's sweatshirt or t-shirt, with raw men's jeans or chinos. A waterproof men's jacket in a subtle colour works well both for hiking and in the city.

For a smarter look, a leather jacket or a wool bomber over a shirt is enough; save the tracksuit jacket for sports and weekends.

What jacket size should I choose?

The shoulder seam should sit at the edge of the shoulder, and the sleeves should cover the wrist with arms extended. If you are wearing a thick sweater underneath, a size up can be helpful, provided the shoulders don’t sag. A bomber fits close to the body; an oversized model should be taken in your usual size, as the cut already provides the roominess.

Which jacket brands to choose?

These jacket brands range from military-style jackets to technical ones.

• Supplier to the American army for aviator jackets, Alpha Industries, founded in Knoxville, popularized the MA-1 and its reversible orange lining.
• A New York family business, Schott originated the Perfecto, the leather motorcycle jacket.
• Helly Hansen, started in Norway with rain gear for sailors, continues this specialty with its waterproof jackets.
• Artist collaborations and streetwear: Project X Paris creates bombers and jackets with an urban style.
• Jack & Jones, a men's brand of the Danish group Bestseller, originates from jeanswear.
• Lyle & Scott, a Scottish brand from Hawick, began with knitwear and is recognized by its gold eagle.

What types of jackets can you find here?

Three pages gather men's jackets and bombers by family.

• The men's bombers include short models, aviator styles, leather, or hoods.
• The men's bombers group jackets with ribbed cuffs, made from nylon or satin.
• The men's jackets gather mid-season, waterproof, denim, and tracksuit jackets.

When can you find men's jackets at discounted prices?

A winter jacket is bought at the onset of cold weather, around Black Friday; a mid-season jacket is typically found during summer sales in preparation for autumn. Winter sales provide a third opportunity to find a discounted men's jacket.

The Black Friday has its own page, jackets and coats for Black Friday; the sales have theirs, men’s clothing sales. In between, the Promotions page features jackets already marked down. Fast delivery and best price guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which men's jacket for the rain?

A jacket with a waterproof and breathable membrane, featuring sealed seams and an adjustable hood. A simple water-repellent treatment protects against a shower, but not against a downpour.

Bomber or blouson: what's the difference?

The bomber is a blouson with ribbed cuffs at the collar, wrists, and hem, originating from aviator gear. The blouson more broadly refers to any short jacket, with a shirt collar, stand-up collar, or hood.

How to care for a leather jacket?

Dust it with a dry cloth, condition the leather one to two times a year, and let it dry away from a radiator after rain. Store it on a wide hanger, which keeps the shoulder shape.

Can you machine wash a waterproof jacket?

re-waterproofing treatment applied after washing restores the water-repellent effect.

Which men's jacket for a round silhouette?

A straight jacket that falls to the hip, fastened with a central zip, elongates the silhouette. Avoid very fitted jackets at the waist, which emphasise the belly.