Uniqlo

The Japanese concept of kando roughly translates as ‘the power of emotional connection’. Which is the jumping off point for Uniqlo’s spin on the sports jacket, complete with stretchy, quick-drying fabrics and relaxed cuts that flatter any body shape. It’s the essence of a sports jacket updated for the modern world. Which is what Uniqlo does best.

Suitsupply

The Netherlands isn’t known for its tailoring, but Suitsupply may well change that. Its MO is great fabrics, eye-catching patterns and prices that make you think you’ve got one over on them. Its sports jackets especially are the kind that look as good layered over a hoodie as they do a shirt and tie, which makes them perfect for the modern world of decaying dress codes and dressed-up weekends.