We’ve all seen the moodboard photos of James Dean wearing the legendary red McGregor Drizzler Windbreaker like a boss. However, the lightweight fabric and attention-drawing bright red always left us wanting something a bit more overbuilt and under the radar. You know – while channeling the effortless style and appeal of JD.
Luckily, as it turns out, we weren’t the only ones daydreaming. With their Dean Jacket in Black and Olive, Jelado delivers in signature fashion. Pulling a ton of references from the OG, like its segmented patch pockets, short, boxy fit, and repro, period-correct Waldes zipper, it’s where the jacket veers off that gives it major star power. First off, forget what you know about a nylon or poly construction as Jelado is treating us to Ventile cloth – a breathable, water-repellant fabric developed by the British military during the 1940s. Then, there are the simple colorways that can easily mesh with existing wardrobes. And of course, we can’t forget the throat latch just in case you have the top down and a strong gust of wind is coming at your neck with a vengeance. With end credits rolling via an incredibly tastefully ‘Starry Gate’ neck tag, all you need to worry about are those directions. Was that ‘east of Eden or west?’
Available for $360 from Clutch Cafe.