Photo: Courtesy of Ganni x Barbour
It would be easy to categorize the best field jackets as a purely utilitarian staple with its durable materials, functional detailing, and earthy palette. But like any great wardrobe staple, the very best options take a tried-and-true style and offer a fresh spin. Such is the case with the standout field jackets of the season, which reinterpret this practical outerwear layer into a considered piece that gives depth and texture to your look.
Like a great winter coat, the pillars of a well-crafted field jacket are fabric and hardware. Many styles are cut from a durable cotton canvas or cotton-twill and accompanied by large pockets, buttons, zippers, and sometimes a waist drawcord (even if you choose leave it loose, the cinching gives a nice utilitarian effect). Beyond the basics, length and color palette are other considerations. Most styles hit around the hips, and come in variations of neutrals—camel, cargo, olive, khaki are some of your top choices.
A favorite of the season is Toteme’s country coat, which marries multiple aesthetics (the farm jacket and chore coat) with its corduroy collar, rugged shell, and massive pockets. For a timeless pick, turn to heritage labels such as Barbour, Burberry, or L.L. Bean for expert quilting and patch pockets driving the narrative. Also of note is Bottega Veneta’s slick take on the field jacket, crafted in a luxe, waterproof coated-cotton that’s meant to hold up on the stormiest of days. All these and more of the season’s newest and best field jackets, below.