Our Pastel Windbreaker marries a harmonious palette of pale shades while our best-selling Multi-Color Windbreaker clashes vivid nostalgic shades that scream high-energy. And our colorblock jacket lends a touch of playfulness in its use of bold primary colors.

In terms of construction; the jackets are made from a modern type of polyester as we opted for a thicker, more durable shell exterior. The jackets provide plenty of protection against the wind as well as some light protection against rain. To make the jackets more breathable we chose a lightweight mesh interior that’s soft to touch.

For the fit, we felt it wouldn’t feel like an authentic, faithful windbreaker if we didn’t look to the 80s and 90s for this. That’s why we picked a boxy type fit. Our windbreakers are generously sized – but not over-sized – and cut in a way they are made to hang loosely off the frame.

A Little History

Like most items of clothing, the windbreaker jacket’s conception was cast not from the dictates of fashion but through a functional need.

Early windbreakers were usually found close to a stadium or training ground. It was here that fans, coaches and athletes found a need for a lightweight type of jacket. The jackets needed added portability over a traditional parka, while retaining mild protection against the elements. With spectator sports seeing huge growth in the 1970s it was here that windbreakers – in the form that we know them today – grew to become wardrobe staples worldwide.

Before the 1970s, jackets had been limited to traditional types such as rain coats, parkas and flight jackets. These were typically made from natural materials like cotton, leather, wool and rubber. But by the 70s, synthetic materials like nylon and polyester, derived from petrochemicals had become commonplace and cheap, making jackets like the windbreaker possible. Early windbreaker jackets were basic, often made with a cotton lining, snap buttons and a simple print or crest.

But the 80s saw windbreaker jackets re-imagined as they evolved from functional clothing into fashion statements. Polyester was versatile and felt modern which made it a popular choice for designers looking to create bolder-is-better style jackets fit for a party. 80s glam rock with its angular shapes and shoulder pads was a common source of inspiration. As was hip-hop with its over-sized fits and penchant for sportswear styling. The 80s and 90s also saw liberal experimentation with color, with designers cranking up the contrast using primary colors and pushing boundaries even further with party-ready neons.

There’s no doubt that it was the 80s and 90s that heralded the peak era of the windbreaker jacket. But alongside the many hits, there were plenty of misses too. We made sure our windbreaker jackets hit all the right notes.