The Goat

Gore-tex rigorously protects their brand across North America, and the rest of the world for that matter, but it seems other countries are given more leeway to work with their fabrics. I’ve heard product managers lament that Gore won’t let them use their magical membrane on jacket with wrist gaskets just because it creates more seams on the coat. But Japan apparently gets to have all the fun with these 3L Gore-Tex jacket styled with leather closures and buttons. Or maybe they think no one in America is brave enough to have style? I’d point them toward occasional blogger Rob, who’s still inconsolable over the loss of his neon ski onesie—he’s ready. The Visvim Nomad 3L is available from Japan for about $850.

via Freshness