Le Vrai Claude 3.0, Royal

The Claude is a compact way to stay one step ahead of Mother Nature. The original pac-a-mac, this water-resistant jacket folds into a side pocket for easy transport. Add it to the list of things you throw in your bag during the rainy season, and know it’s close by when unexpected clouds roll in.

Made with nylon ripstop and heat-sealed taped seams to keep you dry, the Claude is slightly loose fitting (making it perfect for layering) and breathable. Elastic drawcords around the hood and bottom allow you to seal yourself off from the elements when necessary, and hang free the rest of the time. Versatility, thy name is Claude.

Note: If you’re unsure about sizing, K-Way recommends sizing down, as it runs a bit on the big side.

What’s so stimulating about a rainy day? Is it all that looking out the window? Do the heavy clouds force you inward, toward imagination and inspiration? That’s what happened to Leon-Claude Duhamel, on a rainy day in Paris in 1965. After watching his fellow Parisians rush by in the rain, he made the first K-Way, a lightweight, completely waterproof jacket, compact enough to be folded into a small hip bag. Since then K-Way has expanded to include new styles and cutting edge fabrics, guaranteeing a variety of ways to look good and stay dry at the same time.