Jackets worn over the head firmly enter street fashion and almost no longer amaze adherents of the classical style. Male anoraks are more common than female ones. Although, in essence, the former are not much different from the latter. What are anoraks, what to wear with and how to choose? Learn from our article!
Seasonal Options
Football fans, cyclists and other representatives of active urban youth strongly popularized light, thin anoraks. However, companies that produce jackets of this unusual style are trying to create models that are appropriate in any season, even in the most severe climatic conditions.
Summer
The option for a cool summer day in clear weather is a stylish cotton anorak. Such jackets for urban fashion are often equipped with a chest pocket such as a kangaroo, because the traditional patch pocket, as in climbing and hiking models, is not very convenient in everyday life. Here there is a mortise pocket with a zipper (usually it is located on top of the "kangaroo"), and ventilation holes on the sides, also closed with a zipper. Great for cyclists or skateboarders.
Since the summer in Russia can be very rainy and dank, it is worth paying attention to waterproof models. They are made of nylon, polyester, mixed fabrics with the use of membrane materials. As a rule, waterproof anoraks are distinguished by a large hood, which is sometimes even equipped with a small visor. Summer waterproof jackets are not lined, so they weigh little, fold very compactly into a bag or backpack.
Light spring / autumn
At such a time of the year, not only waterproof and water-repellent models are suitable, but also jackets with a warm lining. For autumn-spring, manufacturers offer anoraks, the outer part of which is made of nylon, and the inner one is made of soft fleece or polyester. The front zipper features a windproof flap in the neck area. It also provides side zippers for ventilation. The tightening of the hood, hem and sleeves protects from the dank wind itself.
Winter
Anoraki for the coldest time of the year are distinguished by their weight. Compared with their counterparts for the summer and demi-season, which can be called almost weightless, these jackets can pull 1.5-2 kg. But this weight is justified. Winter Anoraks are famous for their excellent heat-shielding features.
Many manufacturers produce highly insulated quilted anoraks using materials uncharacteristic for these jackets, such as velveteen.
Many brands produce the so-called storm variations of anorak - they are made using not only a warm pad, but also multi-layer outer coat of the jacket.
For any season, you can always choose anorak of your favorite color and the style most suitable for you. Manufacturers care about fans of this fashion trend, the demand for which is growing every day.
Popular colors and prints
Classic men's gamut. In the current season, as always, there is a place for a conservative palette, preferred by reserved men. Black, dark blue, dark gray and cinnamon anorak will be relevant.
Military. Camo print men's anoraks are still very popular, as well as all shades of military themes: khaki, olive, sand and mustard tones. Two-tone options look especially stylish when the top (to the central pocket) is made in one tone or print, and the bottom in another.
Bright youth color schemes. In urban fashion, especially in the field of skaters and cyclists, all ultra-stylish bright colors find an active response. Yellow (buttercup or lemon), green (mint or the color of lush grass), red (coral or fiesta), blue (storm or cornflower) - all these variations are presented in the collections of most manufacturers of anoraks.
Popular brands
Today, when the popularity of anorak jackets has grown around the world, almost no company engaged in the production of outerwear does not lose this model from its field of vision. However, in the fashion world there are always favorites. Consider the most popular brands that produce these stylish jackets.
Adidas
The German concern, founded back in 1948, is known throughout the world for its high-quality sportswear and footwear. Adidas keeps the brand in terms of style, and therefore such a fashionable phenomenon as anorak has not spared its production. The brand produces a wide range of such jackets in classic styles and a characteristic range. Men's anoraks of white, black, gray variations, as well as military and bright colors are most often complemented by a large company logo located on the central pocket.
Reebok
The oldest of the existing companies for the production of sportswear (founded in 1895). Although now this English brand has partially merged with Adidas, it still remains true to its own traditions in styles, materials, assortment of clothes and shoes. Reebok anorak are comfortable, high-quality and varied both in appearance and purpose.The most popular model - Reebok Red - has a non-standard color for anoraks (the jacket itself is red and the sleeves are in contrasting color).
Nike
The American brand, founded in 1964, is also beloved by fashionistas both around the world and in our country. Anoraki of this brand are distinguished by a variety of color combinations, often repeating the palette of many models of their famous sneakers. Such jackets can be decorated with either a large company logo (known to everyone as a stroke or “swush”), or a large inscription with the brand name or their slogan (Just Do It).
Napapijri
A very interesting brand with a Finnish name, founded, however, in Italy. His name translates as "Arctic Circle." Apparently, in this way, manufacturers from a relatively warm state decided to emphasize that they can do warm things for harsh weather conditions. Anapora Napapijri abound with different models for every season, along with calm colors, very bright variations are presented. Another common attribute of such jackets is the Norwegian flag.
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Tommy hilfiger
The American company, founded in 1985, produces not only sportswear and shoes, but also sunglasses, perfumes, and leather goods. Tommy Hilfiger anoraks are bright and interesting cut. Not so long ago, Vintage Tommy Hilfiger colorblock competition hoodie jacket became insanely popular in our country. The fault of all is the appearance in it on the screens of the popular musician Pharaoh among young people.
Unfortunately, the production of this model was discontinued about a year ago. But you can pick up a lot of other, no less spectacular options.
Fred perry
Another time-tested global brand producing sportswear. Although it was founded by the famous English tennis player, aboutFred Perry is designed for a wide range of sports and everyday needs. The most popular are the anoraks of this brand, made in unusual multicolor variations.
Skills
It is pleasant to note the domestic manufacturer in this titled series of foreign fashion brands. Skills is a rather young, but promising Russian brand. It produces a lot of comfortable and fashionable clothes for sports and an active lifestyle. The main landmarks of the brand are energetic and purposeful representatives of urban youth.
Selection tips
The main criterion for choosing a male anorak should be its purpose. If your goal is to find the perfect jacket for protection from the wind in the summer or demi-season, look for an easy, minimalistic option from quality materials.
For fishing, hiking, traveling, non-marking colors are ideal, as much as possible free cut
Urban fashion means brighter tones and an intricate cut. For greater convenience in everyday wear, manufacturers offer models with narrower and shorter sleeves than classic anoraks. For cyclists and skaters, models with LED elements will be relevant.
The perfect winter anorak is very warm, but not bulky. Modern materials and production technologies make it possible to produce jackets that are quite thin, but which retain heat, do not allow external cold and moisture. They are quite weighty compared to their summer counterparts. But their appearance is neat, fully consistent with current fashion trends.