Fashion

7 Stylish, Statement-Making Jackets for Spring

In patches, patterns and pink hues, spring outerwear is all about statement jackets, coats and capes.

By Amanda Ross /

Helly Hansen’s new Play anorak

A Colour-Block Anorak

Helly Hansen’s new Play anorak stitches together a patchwork of waterproof, windproof and breathable features atop a recycled polyester lining. $200, hellyhansen.com

Chanel’s new light pink and multicolour cape in Fantasy tweed

A Chic Pink Cape

All heroes wear capes—specifically, Chanel’s new light pink and multicolour cape in Fantasy tweed. Price upon request, holtrenfrew.com

The Oride transparent rain jacket

A Transparent Rain Jacket

Inspired by the transformative power of travel, Acne Studios’ spring/summer ’24 men’s collection presents a clear—and rosy!—picture with the Oride transparent rain jacket. $1,050, rodengray.com

Peak Performance’s quilted oversized reversible liner

A Reversible, Quilted Coat

Made from 100-percent recycled material, Peak Performance’s quilted oversized reversible liner offers lightweight layering without added bulk. $330, peakperformance.com

Lululemon’s Lunar New Year-edition men’s Wunder Puff

A Lucky Red Puffer Coat

We’re seeing red—plus water-repellency and windproofing—in Lululemon’s Lunar New Year-edition men’s Wunder Puff,  inspired by the Year  of the Dragon. $298,  lululemon.ca 

Canada Goose and NBA collection featuring the Crofton puffer jacket

A Patterned Kidsuper Puff

Spring forward in the  Canada Goose and NBA collection featuring the Crofton puffer jacket splashed with images from streetwear artist KidSuper. $1,450, canadagoose.com

Aritzia’s new Finch spring trench coat

A Classic Trenchcoat

A simple classic always makes a statement, especially if it’s Aritzia’s new Finch spring trench coat.  $298, aritzia.com