Keep warm with the North Face new styles

Dolomite Transfomer Jacket

Winter has officially started and with that comes unforeseen school closures, black ice, and freezing winds. On the bright side, North Face has released a few coats that will make the times more bearable, and you more fly.

Here is a new color scheme of the DMV's favorite, the Steep Tech Dolomite Transfomer Jacket. The newest colorway has aqua and "pop pink" accentuating the black base. Still manufactured with quality 'Face construction, the jacket can withstand the harshest elements thanks to its Hyvent and Oxford nylon exterior and brushed tricot/nylon taffeta lining. When your not battling the 'hawk' at the bus stop or metro, the coat transforms into a backpack with storage pocket. Retail $340-360

I'm Deep into this Parka

I found this Sub Rosa parka by 10 Deep on Common Wealth's site. The two-layer bonded nylon jacket is completely waterproof thanks to its taped seams, waterproof main zipper, sleeve and back game pockets. Its also fitted with an adjustable hood. New Yorkers like to be seen, so the Deep crew added an oversized checkerboard print on the lower half of the jacket so you'll stand out in rain, sleet, or snow.

While everybody else breaks their pockets for the newest Face or H/H ($250+) for the same features, you can laugh knowing that you spent half that, look twice as nice, and your jacket is three times as exclusive.

Live the Machine

California based Live Mechanics brings the heat for their fall 08 season collection an assortment of jackets. The eight year old urban brand has been seen on the backs of superstars P. Diddy and Chris Brown. This season’s collection blends many of the current trends like retro, urban, and skater into something both couture and hood. The ‘Victory is Certain’ blue mock neck jacket features pinstripe fabric print, chest pockets and a shield crest on the back bearing the brands logo, mixing together both street and urban wear style to formulate something classic. The jacket also comes in purple, grey, and red (my favorite color). You can cop Live Mechanics at select Sport Zone or Up Against the Wall locations.