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Five Things to Keep You Dry and Attractive

See that sun out there? Enjoy that. Because, yep... rain’s coming back. So you’ve got two options: 1) Listen to Sam Smith songs and be all frowny. 2) Procure these smashing summer storm essentials, get outside and have a rainball fight. Bonus points if you make that exist.

FOR THE STEALTHY COMMUTER

This Origami-Like Rain Jacket

What: A lightweight rain jacket from Steven Alan with a drawstring hood and oversize bucket pockets. Also: a flap in the back that you can stuff the entire thing into when you no longer need it.
Why: Sometimes you’ll no longer need it.

FOR THE PUDDLE JUMPER

These H2O-Deflecting Boots

What: Australian muck boots by way of Sid Mashburn. Rubber soles. Leather uppers. Orange sides. Typical Aussie stuff.
Why: Partly because you need to get from the street to the office without changing shoes. Mostly because it’s fun to say “Australian muck boots.”

FOR ESCORTING YOUR HAIR AROUND TOWN

This Smart-Looking Portable Roof

What: A Barbour umbrella with a tartan print and a curved wooden handle. It’s big enough for two people. Three if you huddle. It’s like a clown umbrella.
Why: Because nine times out of 10, you prefer not to get drenched. That 10th time’s probably fun, though.

FOR TRANSPORTING SENSITIVE GOODS

This Duffle That Beats Summer Showers

What: A rather sizeable Jack Spade duffle with multiple pockets. It’s made from a leather-like, water-resistant waxed cloth that rain doesn’t stand a chance against.
Why: Ask your cell phone, wallet and laptop. They’ll know.

FOR THE CONSTANT WORDSMITH

This Notebook That Works in the Rain

What: A tactical notebook filled with all-weather writing paper.
Why: Because you can’t plan chance encounters. Like if something great happens in the rain and you need to write down your number. Or generally just look forlorn, wet and writerly.