A good summer collection is not without a trusty raincoat. With Hong Kong’s rainy season having descended a little early, the Gafencu team has curated a careful selection of stylish waterproof and water-resistant coats to help keep you dry in style. Whether you’re in need of a lightweight water-resistant trench coat or a versatile raincoat with a detachable hood, here are our top picks…
1. Detachable bucket hat raincoat by Jil Sander
Raincoats designed with features to offer added protection from the rain, especially on days that an umbrella is not handy, makes for a clever accouterment. Much like Jil Sander’s hooded cape anorak, a uniquely versatile coat that features a detachable bucket hat style hood and cape style.
Price: HK$29,166
Where to find it: Farfetch.com
2. Detachable-cape raincoat by Bottega Veneta
Another versatile and eco-friendy piece to add to the wet season collection is Bottega Veneta’s detachable-cape cocoon coat, an ultra-sleek and contemporary faux-leather/cotton-blend with a detachable cape design meant to drape over and shield the wearer’s back, arms, and chest. The coat was made through 50% positively conscious process (either organic, recycled, upcycled or independently recognized as being better for the environment).
Price: HK$22,500
Where to find it: Farfetch.com
3. Bottega Veneta’s wide-sleeved trench coat
A dependable raincoat is, to nobody’s surprise, one that is made of the right materials to repel the rain. Waterproof or water resistant materials such as polyester and polyamide are especially reliable and lightweight to wear during the summer, and Bottega Veneta’s wide-sleeved trench coat is one that fits the bill quite nicely. Made of breathable cotton blend, viscose, and polyester, both the materials and its wide sleeve design are meant to keep the coat lightweight through rain or shine.
Price: HK$34,488
Where to find it: Farfatch.com
4. Prada gabardine coat
Taking full advantage of the nylon fabrication for the wet season, the Prada gabardine coat offers stylish full coverage for the rainy days. Featuring a concealed button fastening at the front under a cape-design and side fastening on a three-quarter sleeve to keep its wearer cool, with the added bonus of a belted waist to emphasize the silhouette.
Price: HK$25,300
Where to get it: Farfetch.com
5. Valentino’s feather-printed raincoat
Although a full length raincoat is undoubtly the way to go when trying to keep dry from the rain, some would prefer to keep their coats shorter in drizzling weather. Flexible, non-constricting and comfortable to move in, Valentino’s feather-printed raincoat, a lightweight, oversized long-sleeved coat with a drawstring hood, front zip fastening, and front zipped pockets may be just the ticket to turn the gloomy days right side up by fashioning this modern and modish coat in the rain.
Price: HK$23,000
Where to get it: Farfetch.com
Images from Farfetch