The styling essential: An anorak

In the past few seasons, we’ve seen previously scorned items like fleeces, rainmacs and ‘ugly’ sneakers become closet essentials. Now it’s the turn of the anorak. Once the reserve of tourists, nature enthusiasts and probably your dad, in the deft hands of designers such as JW Anderson, Virgil Abloh and Alexander Wang, this practical piece has taken on a chic new meaning. Perfectly in tune with this season’s utilitarian vibe, wear yours over everything from blue jeans to flowing dresses for an androgynous, I-look-this-good-without-trying edge.