Ralph Lauren's New Jacket Heats Up At The Touch Of A Smartphone

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Photo credit: Ralph Lauren
Photo credit: Ralph Lauren

From Esquire

Ralph Lauren is on course for world domination. After conquering the Ivy League and the US at large, the American designer came for our Oxford shirts, our streetwear, even our skiwear. And now, for their next trick: heat tech clothing.

The new Polo 11 Jacket, first unveiled at the Winter Olympics, is a limited edition piece boasting innovative heated technology via a specially built component. The nifty bit of kit - controlled using a Bluetooth-compatible RL app - is a rare example of smart-geared clothing that's actually handsome.

Photo credit: Ralph Lauren
Photo credit: Ralph Lauren

Should you miss out on the limited release (likely, given that there's only a few pieces and an entire nation of loyal fans/re-sale opportunists), the Glacier Jacket - an iteration in silver and blue - will be launched later in the month with a wider distribution. T

Get yours online from 24 Jan at Ralph Lauren online, prices starting at £999.

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