Wet, blustery, unpredictable weather is a shared predicament in many parts of the world—as are the woes that come with it. Here in NYC, the rain arrives in the spring, pays several visits through the summer and occurs sporadically until the precipitation ultimately turns to snow. In the warmer, but still wet months, having outerwear that’s breathable is essential—so many raincoats trap in heat, making …
This Noragi-style shell, made from a blend of three fabrics, is a lightweight and sophisticated jacket (albeit not 100% practical for rainy days). Since it’s produced without a hood and the sleeves are a tad shorter, you may need another layer below or a cap, but style is guaranteed. The exterior is water-repellant and abrasion-resistant, while the interior is made from featherweight Dyneema.
Minutes away from Eftalou Beach on the Greek island of Lesvos, hundreds of thousands of life vests and tents lie in the crook of an ancient hill. A dumping ground for the survival gear that sustained refugees through their arduous journeys from Syria, Afghanistan and nations in between, the “Lifejacket Graveyard” is an unintended memorial to the ongoing migrant crisis. When Angela Luna—the founder and …