/fa/ - Fashion

When did this happen, jeffstaple x Scottevest? Limited edition of 350 pieces, only the two largest sizes left.

I love the "do not disturb" printed on the hood - it gets the point perfectly.

Also, anybody handled Scottevest jackets? How's the patterning? I love the idea, but I'm suspicious of the patterning. Nothing about gussets or anatomic whatever, and I think their usual customer isn't too athletic.

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There's three ways you could take this that I think make sense. I think hardshells are largely unnecessary, overkill for urban use and steam up with aerobic activity. I think you saw my anti-hardshell rant earlier in the last thread. Except for the occasional pure-fashion use, I only throw one on in a straight-up downpour or if I feel like shit and I'm just like "fuck the world, fuck the weather, fuck everything" and I want that impenetrable feel I talked about.

First, you could buy two softshells: one for Lüneburg in the winter and one for Munich in the summer. Lüneburg seems to have a fairly mild winter, and if most of your time outside is on a bike, you could probably do pretty well with a softshell with a fleece backer.

For all of these I'd just look around at different outdoor companies and see what you like (I'll answer any questions, time permitting) but a great example of this type is the Arc'Teryx Gamma MX hoody.

http://arcteryx.com/product.aspx?gender=mens&model=Gamma-MX-Hoody

If you run cold or just want more insulation, the winter they probably have something similar up in their Fortius 3.0, which is the same stuff with a heavier fleece back than the Fortius 2.0 that is.

Then, a very light one for summer, something to just deal with the rain, basically a windbreaker/windshirt with a good DWR. You could also throw it over the winter one if you ever need a little more wind and water resistance.

My own pick for this is the Black Diamond Alpine Start, very light and thin but with the best DWR in the game, Schoeller Nanosphere.