If aesthetic is your primary concern, editors from Who What Wear and Wired recommend these stylish brands:

If you need a jacket for hiking, commuting, or heavy downpours, these brands are consistently ranked as the best by expert testers at Better Trail and REI Expert Advice .

: A classic, lightweight entry-level jacket made with recycled materials, available at Marmot and various online retailers. 3. Fashion & Urban Styles

: Most brands mentioned (Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Columbia) have robust e-commerce sites and flagship stores in major cities.