8 Chic Raincoats That Will Keep You Dry During A Downpour

With our temperamental weather, it pays to always be prepared.

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A good raincoat is a must-have in Singapore given our tropical climate. One minute you can be basking in the sunshine while the next you’ll be dashing from a downpour. With this temperamental weather, it pays to always be prepared. Besides an umbrella (which doesn’t always hold up so well in the wind), a raincoat is the best way to go.

While technical wear has previously been accused of being frumpy, dull and reserved for outdoorsy types, designers today are coming up with a whole host of flattering silhouettes, colourful designs and comfortable fits. In fact, a little shower can actually help enhance an outfit if you bring some chic yet functional rain gear into rotation. Here are eight stylish raincoats you can add to your daily wardrobe.

Hooded Coated-Shell Jacket, $134, Rains at Net-a-Porter

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Available in navy or khaki green, the sleek Rains jacket is built with a hood and concealed snap fastening through the front.

Light Re-Nylon Rain Jacket, $2,800, Prada

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Part of the Re-Nylon line, this straight-fit Prada jacket is made with regenerated nylon fabric. The hood can also be removed, should you want to.



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Zuna Water-repellent Parka, $109.90, Love, Bonito

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Love, Bonito’s parka is made in a loose cut and is constructed with padding and cuffed sleeves as stylistic details. Besides the neutral brown, it is also available in sage green.

Contrast-Panel Raincoat, $798, Baby By *A Bathing Ape at Farfetch

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True to A Bathing Ape’s streetwear aesthetics, this trench coat-style outerwear features stripe detailing with a star design at the back.



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PSWL Alphabet Raincoat, $395, Proenza Schouler White Label at Farfetch

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This pretty pink number comes from Proenza Schouler’s casual, accessible PSWL line. The translucent design is accented with a printed logo at the back.

Marni Blocktech Oversized Half Coat, $129.90, Uniqlo

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Colourful prints and details make this raincoat especially notable as it was born from the partnership between Uniqlo and Marni.



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Rain Chaser Jacket, HK$1,780 (S$317.27), Lululemon

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Lululemon’s thoughtful design ethos extends to the exterior pocket that hides a hidden sleeve to keep your phone safe and dry. Available in black as well.

Cowbit Nylon Check Hooded Parka Coat, $2,690, Burberry at Luisaviaroma

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Fans of Burberry’s iconic monogram can have it worn as a raincoat too with this translucent design.


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