Brass King Mobil Windbreaker

Originally intended for use in sports, this style quickly left the athletic arena to become a fixture in everyday life during the 1970s. Since then, it’s been a favorite for everyone from early hip-hop pioneers like Run DMC to Chas Tenenbaum. These versatile jackets are lightweight and can easily fit in a briefcase or backpack, making them a perfect choice for fall days or summer nights.

The windbreaker as we know it became popular in the 1970s as an item of informal outerwear, but its history can be traced back almost 500 years. It is similar to, and descended from, the parkas worn by Inuits in arctic conditions. In fact, the word "anorak" is derived from the Danish interpretation of the Inuit word annoraaq. Windbreakers are among the most functional of jackets — used for sports, travel or everyday wear due to their compactness and versatility.