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The weather’s taken it’s first official dip here on the East Coast and while it’s not yet time for topcoats and puffer vests, it has got me thinking about finding an all-purpose outerwear option for the season. Now all-purpose around here means something that can keep me warm when the freezing temperature winds whip up, dry when snow turns to rain and back again, and look good no matter what the climate. So consider me very on board with G-Star’s CL P-coat, an update to a classic peacoat that’s as smart looking as it is functional.

The marriage of technical fabrications to iconic menswear silhouettes is something we’ve been seeing more and more this season and this jacket falls in line thanks to its neoprene exterior. The spongy synthetic material may seem like an unconventional choice but is really more ideal than traditional wools thanks to its uses in scuba diving gear and weather stripping - uses that ensure any guy stays dry against the elements. Water resistance aside, the jacket is cut so sharp you might mistake it as coming from some ber-lu French fashion house (only this one won’t set you back four figures). But the excellent fit isn’t just meant to look good; it’s cut to move with the body. That means a quilted-lined body with some structure that won’t sit like sack when on, armholes that are high and tight to allow for a greater range of movement, and articulated elbow seams that follow the natural curvature of the arm. It’s a jacket that holds true to all the trappings of the inspiration piece, but upgraded to perform better than the original. Consider this the peacoat, version 2.0.

$420, available at G-Star stores nationwide. For more information visit g-star.com.