Dressing for a Rainy Saturday

Dressing for a Rainy Saturday: A Style Guide Across Regions and Genders

Rainy Saturdays don't have to dampen your style. Whether you're in the bustling streets of New York, the sunny coast of Los Angeles, the tropical weather of Florida, the rain-soaked city of Seattle, or the charming landscapes of Maine, here's how to keep your fashion game on point while staying dry and comfortable.

New York:

In the fashion-forward city that never sleeps, rain won't halt your style. For both men and women, opt for:

Trench Coats: A classic trench coat is timeless and provides ample protection from the rain. Choose a stylish, water-resistant trench coat to stay dry and chic.

Waterproof Footwear: Men and women can opt for sleek rain boots or waterproof loafers to navigate the city's puddle-filled streets.

Umbrella: Carry a compact, sturdy umbrella that fits into your bag or coat pocket for easy access and protection from the rain.

Los Angeles:

Trendy Rainwear from Stutterheim

Rainwear does not have to be all about the rain.  It can also be about style.

Trendy Rainwear from Stockholm.

Georgia Jagger and Coco Ho True To This Parka

Though they may lead very different lives, newly appointed Volcom brand ambassador Georgia May Jagger and Volcom’s surf team rider Coco Ho find a similarity in how true they are to themselves. 

Both embody Volcom’s campaign tag line and ethos ’True To This’ and ahead of the drizzle of winter Georgia and Coco channel their inner artists to recreate the True To This message in their own way. 

In the style of 1960s Mods, Volcom's Walk On By Parka is the perfect platform for the message. Shop the Parka at www.volcom.co.uk £145 Available in navy, olive, spice & black.

Learn more about Volcom Women Georgia May Jagger & Coco Ho.

Hand crafted True to This Parka.

Shaye Rain Boots Make a Splash

Shaye Rain Boot

Spectra Jacket Carbon

Spectra Jacket Carbon by Nicholas K

HOODED JACKET/OPEN FRONT WITH DRAWSTRING CLOSURE AT THE WAIST/ WORN OPEN OR CLOSED/100% NYLON/ WATER REPELLENT

Learn more about Nicholas K fashion.

See more Nicholas K fashion here on our blog.

Gussy Handbag Umbrella Coat

Who says you can only be stylish on sunny days? 

Thanks to a rain-volutionary new accessory, fashionable women no longer have to rhythm (grumble) “rain, rain go away, come again some other day” when navigating spring’s inclement and often unpredictable stormy weather. 

Introducing the Gussy – six uniquely patterned waterproof “umbrella coats” to cover and protect designer handbags and totes when the weather report is more April showers, than May flowers!   (The Gussy even works well protecting grocery and shopping bags, computer and briefcases, diaper bags and even rolling suitcases!)

Choose from the navy and white polka dotted Meredith, the bold navy and white chevron striped Jenny, the Charlotte featuring a beautiful tromp l'ceil purse image by New York artist Susan B. Allen in either khaki or navy, the Chelsea with a whimsical skull and crown design and the Caroline in classic black with khaki trim.

A must-have for gals on the go (and a great Mother’s Day gift idea), the Gussy retails for $20 and is available at www.thegussy.com. 

Shaye Rain Boot for a Messy Spring

Winter is not completely over, but it feels like spring is in the air (in some parts of the country), and that means that the melting snow and rain will soon follow. Be prepared with the cozy, waterproof, and best-selling Shaye rain boot.

Drizzles and downpours call for a sleek rain boot. The timeless Shaye keeps feet warm and dry with natural wool and waterproof rubber.

Brighten up those rainy days with this boot. The UGG exclusive bandana print will make a splash, and the natural wool insole will pamper your feet.

Below is the Women's Shaye Bandana boot model# 1013047.

Details of the rain boot:

• Rubber
• UGGpure™ wool insole
• Rubber outsole
• Imported

Learn more about UGG rain boots at the UGG Australia website.

Pilius Raincoat for Wheelchair Users

The story of Pilius – raincoat for wheelchair users, began a year and a half ago after fashion designer Petja Zorec won an international creative challenge DESIGN (DIS)ABILITY, aiming at the design of fashion accessory equipment for physically disabled people.

After the initial success we decided to launch our product on Kickstarter. The fashion industry, based largely on an ideology that celebrates glamour and the perfect body, is therefore particularly
challenging to connect with and explore in relation to issues of disability.  Most of the few fashion accessories available on the market are originally designed either for people without disabilities
or as basic medical devices.

The Pilius raincoat for wheelchair users is designed for disabled.  It is a unique raincoat for wheelchair users which has contemporary aesthetics and functionality.  It provides fast and effective protection against rain and the elements.  The coat is actually high performance clothing that is technically functional outerwear made with top quality materials.  The design maintains a contemporary look providing, individuality, translucency, and customized features.

Their project is based on a proactive approach to creating a designer product that benefits those with both temporary and permanent limited mobility.

PILIUS is a unique raincoat for wheelchair users that pays particular attention to contemporary aesthetics and real functionality - providing fast and effective protection against rain and the elements. This exceptional raincoat covers the entire body as well as the wheelchair, without interfering with the wheelchair's manoeuvrability or overall operation.

Pilius fits snugly into a discreet bag with Velcro loops that fit onto the push handles or push bar of any manual wheelchair. On the lower part of the bag are two zippers that open from the middle outwards. With one simple move, the user pulls the sewn-in reflective strap and unfolds the raincoat from the back of the wheelchair.

Pilius is fashioned from a waterproof, windproof and vapour-permeable material made by Schoeller, a Swiss company specialized in high-tech textiles commonly used for sports and active lifestyle applications. The translucent fabric helps create a contemporary, urban look and emphasizes the individual style of the user.

Features like a thoughtfully designed hood, extended and reinforced sleeves, customized strapping options and reflective tape that provides high-visibility, are all designed and constructed to fit the
body perfectly, providing real comfort and protection. And a front pocket for smaller, personal items can also be used to stow the raincoat in a small, more compact package.

About the Designer:

Petja Zorec is part of the new wave of Slovenian fashion designers, bold enough to fuse contradictions, resulting in surprising and beautiful ready-to-wear. In 2013 she finished MA in Fashion design from Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering at University of Ljubljana, where she now works as an assistant. She is a regular feature on Ljubljana's fashion week.

Her collections meet the demands of everyday life with bending gender specifics and pre-conceived ideas. By combining traditional textile techniques with hi-tech, often athletic materials her clothes effortlessly shift back and forth between work and play, slow and superfast, cozy and cerebral.

Petja Zorec designs sportswear inspired menswear with emphasis on knitwear that can and should be worn by women also. Her liberating, innovative approach to design is getting more and more attention from individuals and companies, working in other creative industries, lining up exciting exhibitions and collaborations.

During her short career she received numerous national and international awards such as

Awards for Special Achievements (University of Ljubljana), Month of Design Award; Prospects - fashion design, highest national students award; Prešeren Award for best diploma, award for Sustainable Development of Republic of Slovenia, first prize in international creative DESIGN (DIS)ABILITY challenge and many others.

For more information:
Web: http://www.design-dis-ability.com/
Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1619665743/pilius-raincoat-for-wheelchair-users?ref=nav_search
Social media: https://www.instagram.com/pilius_raincoat/

http://www.facebook.com/Pilius-515891598581895

Waterproof Dress Shoes and Boots for Men

You woke up today, got your coffee ready and checked your phone to see what the weather would be like. If you are in New York, you notice their was no need to check your phone because you could have simply looked out the window.  If you are awake now, you will see that it is raining (depends on when you read this post...) What shoes do you wear? There are a lot of great outdoor shoes for men but limited choices on a pair to wear directly to the office. This is when Japanese brand: RainMan comes in!

The brand has constructed the perfect pair of shoes where fashion and functionality meets hand-in-hand. Made for the rain but with a stylish finish, these shoes are carefully crafted with a classic silhouette and waterproof materials (PVC and polyurethane) to keep your toes nice n’ dry.

RainMan’s designs are durable beyond typical footwear without losing its sense of fashion. Styles like the Derby shoes and Brogue boots give men elegance while still being practical enough to wear almost anywhere.

Each piece is welded like any great leather shoe but made from durable waterproof materials giving it function as well as a sheen topcoat; unparallel fashionable fortitude against the elements!

The current collection retails between $280 for the Derby styles and $400 for the Brogue boots styles and is currently stocked at Martin Patrick 3, Noble Barbarian Shop and Revolve. 

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Naomi Watts and K-Way Clad Sons Brave the NY Rain

Don't you just love being prepared with stylish kids rainwear on a rainy day?

Naomi Watts' sons, Samuel and Sasha Schreiber were photographed wearing K-Way earlier today in New York. The duo sported matching Claude Klassic Kids Ombre Jackets on their way home from school ($68, www.kway.ca/en)!

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