Carla Gem Buyo

Metro Luxe & Less: Here’s How To Weather The Storm In Sporty Jackets

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<div><em>Welcome to the latest installment of Metro.Style&#x27;s shopping edit: <strong>Metro Luxe &amp; Less</strong>, a weekly series that pairs luxury fashion with its more accessible counterparts, showing you how to achieve the same look and feel across varying price points.</em></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782892581485BANNER.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Metro Luxe &amp; Less: The Sporty Jacket | Written by Carla Buyo"/><span class="fr-inner">Metro Luxe &amp; Less: The Sporty Jacket</span></span></span></div><p>For a country like the Philippines where it’s either humid hot or wet cold, the <strong>sporty jacket</strong> comes as the mighty outerwear of choice. Not only is this recently resurrected piece one of the biggest outerwear trends of the season, but it’s also more versatile than you think. It’s roomy like a heavy jacket but packs light like a cardigan, sporty jackets are poised to dominate PH’s rainy season with flying colors. </p><div><br/></div><p>As seen on the runway in the form of a slightly puffed jacket at <strong>Prada</strong>, in a wave of colors at <strong>Loewe</strong>, and paper thin at <strong>Saint Laurent</strong>, 2026’s sporty jacket just had a face lift. Whether when worn with tailoring or a feminine lace skirt, it adds a level of cool to your off-duty ensembles. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782892637908RUNWAY.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from Loewe and Stella McCartney</span></span></span></div><p>Celebrities like<strong> Zoe Kravitz</strong>, <strong>Hailey Bieber</strong>, and <strong>Charli XCX</strong> has rubbed their cool on our outerwear of choice. You can either go on full sport mode or play with proportions for a subversive take on an otherwise boxy silhouette.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782892702968Screenshot 2026-07-01 at 12.01.37 PM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782892659045GLOBAL CELEB.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from Saint Laurent</span></span></span>Below, find our luxury pick and our smart find for windbreakers. Style them up or down and take your pick from the season&#x27;s boldest colors when you click the link of the item you&#x27;re eyeing.</div><div><br/></div><p>The Luxe Pick: <a href="https://www.loewe.com/apc/en/women/womenswear/coats/jacket-in-cotton-and-silk/S359Y02XGW-2110.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Loewe Jacket in Cotton and Silk</strong></a></p><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782892492245LUXE PICK.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Loewe Jacket | P252,000</span></span></span></strong>The Loewe Windbreaker Jacket brings a refined touch to a classic outerwear staple. Made from lightweight cotton and silk gabardine, it features a relaxed, short silhouette with a high neck and a double-layer adjustable hem for added cool. Contrast leather details, snap-button cuffs, and flap pockets elevate its clean design, while the signature Double L embroidery at the chest adds a subtle Loewe touch. Fully lined for comfort, it&#x27;s an easy layer that blends everyday function with understated luxury.</div><div><br/></div><div>The Smart Find: <a href="https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/products/E487396-000?colorCode=COL31&amp;sizeCode=SMA002" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Uniqlo Cotton Blend Parka</strong></a><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782892542746LESS PICK.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Uniqlo Cotton Blend Parka | P2,990</span></span></span></strong></div><p>For those seeking the same clean, functional look at a more accessible price point, Uniqlo&#x27;s Cotton Blend Parka is a smart alternative. Its cotton-blend outer with a water-repellent finish offers everyday practicality, while the utility-inspired design features a high neck with drawstring and button closures for added coverage. Spacious two-way patch pockets provide easy access to your essentials, and adjustable hem toggles let you customize how it hugs your frame.</p><div><br/></div><p>Read more fashion stories on Metro.Style</p>

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Carla Buyo

Published July 01, 2026 05:00 PM PHT

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Updated July 01, 2026 05:39 PM PHT

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