Object | Nigel Cabourn - Mandalay Jacket

I don't know what it is about yellow rain jackets, but they've been on my mind a lot lately. I don't think I would wear bright yellow on any other piece but they seem oddly natural on rain jackets for some reason. Maybe it's Take Ivy that has influenced me, maybe it's just some hidden urge to wear something a bit more attention-grabbing than my usual outerwear.

Whatever it is, I seem to be in luck as there actually is a number of options out there right now. My favorite so far is this one from Nigel Cabourn. Modeled after a vintage jacket from the british army, the jacket is made in a PU coated cotton and silk blend that is lightweight enough to be packed-away. It also features a foldaway hood, drawstrings, two flap wents in the front and a fishtail vent in the back as well as two front flap pockets. Now if only it was available in my size..
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Advent Calendar | #2 Nigel Cabourn - Everest Knit

Patterned knits have really exploded this season, with fair isle as the poster example. But there's also a number of really nice knits that aren't in fair isle, like this one from Nigel Cabourn done in an 'Everest' pattern with a red accent.

 Done in alpaca wool with a shawl collar and Corozo buttons, this could very well become your go-to winter knit. 

Also available in blue. 

Object | Nom De Guerre - Wool Blazer

 Nothing is more appropriate than a tweed or wool sport coat in the fall. Sadly I don't have either one. I have more unlined blazers than I can justify, but those doesn't really do the job when the temperature starts dropping down towards zero. So I'm on the lookout for good options.

This one from Nom De Guerre seems like one of those. Usually I'm not into too much fussy detailing, I think it takes away from the beauty of pure lines. I'm kind of minimalistic. But somehow it works in this one, maybe it's because it's somewhat of a more casual piece. Actually it really adds to the appeal of the jacket. Without that diagonal pocket with the button detailing, this would just be another grey wool blazer. 

I've had some trouble with the sizing of Nom De Guerre-pieces before though, so I have to try this one before I pull the trigger but this is certainly one of the hottest options out there.