Lens experts Leica and apparel brand AETHER are proud to present the Reporter Jacket, a smart, simple solution for all types of weather. The clever pockets allow for quite a good amount of storage, with special spots for notebooks, camera equipment, and electronics. Life is a journey, so take the Reporter Jacket along with you.
This jacket is perfect for the casual or professional photographer, whether you’re winding your way though frost-capped peaks or taking a stroll at your local reserve. It has an ample amount of pockets, enough for a notebook, several compact lenses, and extra SD cards, ensuring you’ll never run out of charge or card space while covering life’s most unforgettable moments.
Boasting a windproof shell and water resistance, this jacket is meant to go places. It features a relaxed fit, perfect for adding slim layers on colder days. Equal parts rugged and refined, the jacket is perfect for the demands of fieldwork.
Minimal branding graces the back pocket of the jacket, an unassuming touch that is quite novel in placement. Durable and functional, the pockets are meant to really hold a good amount of items, ready for whatever you might have to throw in there.
A small label on the inside tells us a bit more about the specifications of the jacket, including a designated SD card pocket, underarm grommets for venting, and an attached microfiber cleaning cloth, ready for all lenses and glasses alike. Waterproof, one-way zippers help ensure all electronics are safe from a sudden storm while out and about, while the extra sturdy flaps on the pockets allow for optimal wind and rain resistance. The front snaps are covered by the body material, preventing any snags or rips from wandering tree branches.
AETHER is born out of a self-described “not a wrong turn, but a detour” by founders Palmer West and Jonah Smith. Filmmakers turned apparel designers, they lead with a sense of adventure, offering uncompromising products meant to go above and beyond out of office. With a rugged line meant to withstand the worst nature has to offer, AETHER creates thoughtful clothing, accessories, and outerwear for any type of extreme environment. They pose the intriguing thought, “You think adventure is dangerous? Try routine.”
Leica is one of the oldest and most venerated camera brands in the world. Founded in 1869 by Ernst Leitz, the company takes the first three letters of his name, Lei-, and the first two letters of camera, -ca, to create the name Leica. They specialize in cameras, lenses, binoculars, and rifle scopes. Developing some of the first lens exchange systems along with the incredible demand for lens-based products at the turn of the century helped them gain notoriety among the industry. A longstanding tradition of progressive labor policies sets them apart – pensions, sick leave, and health insurance were all standard within the company, from the start. In response to the election of Hitler in 1933, Ernst Leitz II established a program in which Jewish “employees” (whether or not they worked at the company) were sent to work abroad, where they would be helped to find jobs and stable housing when they arrived. This and many other policies continue the proud tradition of deep respect for workers rights, a beacon of hope and progress.
Sadly, the Reporter Jacket sold out quickly but they’ll alert anyone interested when they restock via aetherapparel.com.
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