If I Buy Only 1 Item This Spring, It Will Be This Leopard Barbour x Ganni Jacket

It’s no secret that I am obsessed with Barbour jackets. The practical British brand is my go-to whenever the weather starts to looks rough. That said, I’ll admit that most Barbour coats aren’t the most chic outerwear picks. The classic barn jacket is indeed trending right now, and while I proudly wear my Beaufort regardless of the trends, it’s not nearly as posh as, say, a faux-fur coat or even a classic trench. Enter the Barbour x Ganni collaboration of my dreams: a cropped, leopard print anorak that’s equal parts practical and stylish. Swoon!

The Waxed Anorak is fully waterproof, including that standout collar. Speaking of which, many Barbour coats come with the ability to fold the collar up, with snaps to hold it in place, for better protection from wind or aggressive rain. And while it appears you can technically do this with the Barbour x Ganni cropped style, the oversize corduroy collar doesn’t lay nearly as neatly as other traditional styles. It’s a feature you could technically use, but I doubt you’d really want to.

The front has a double set of pockets, one top-entry pocket with a secure flap for stowing essentials safely out of the rain and a second side-entry slit pocket to easily rest your hands. The front also closes with both a hidden zipper and series of hidden snaps to really ensure not a drop of precipitation sneaks in. Barbour tends to run a bit large, so depending on how you plan to wear it (i.e. over thick sweaters or breezy dresses) I’d consider going down one from your usual size.