You’ll rarely, if ever see us post about a jacket in the heat of August.  This one by Diesel is just cool enough that it might even bring the temp down a little bit.  For those looking to get the jump on fall shopping, here’s the hottest jacket of the forthcoming season: the Diesel Jiorj Leather Jacket.  This slim-fitting, durable leather jacket has all the pocket and collar detail of a military-style jacket but a slick, leather look to make it a bit more stylish.  Rock this one in the fall, you won’t want to retire it when the temp flirts with zero…

Buy: $600

In your never-ending quest to dress better than everyone else, It’s good to make a habit of collecting style icons as key points of reference. When it comes to men’s style, movies are the well that never runs dry. The most influential style icons, male and female, in history can be found on-screen McQueen in Bullitt, Belmondo in Breathless, Keaton in Annie Hall–movies are to style what sports are to business analogies. In honor of the sharpest dudes ever committed to celluloid, this is the first StyleCrave installment of Film Style, featuring a fresh-to-death film characters who should definitely be in your style encyclopedia.

#1 Tony Leung as Chow Mo-wan in 2046

Widely considered the best Hong Kong actor of his generation, Tony Leung is best known by American art-house buffs and film students for his roles in the films of acclaimed Hong Kong director Wong Kar-Wai (who recently directed his first American film). Often called, “Hong Kong’s answer to Clark Gable.” Leung earned his cool in the Hong Kong action masterpieces Hard Boiled and Infernal Affairs, then became a dramatic leading man in Chungking Express and Happy Together. But, in no film is his swag more magnetic or his character more stylish than in 2005’s 2046.

Learn more about the timeless style of Hong Kong’s leading man after the break…

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Warm summer days can lead to cool summer nights, so don’t think about abandoning the jacket altogether. A Harrington jacket is the perfect lightweight solution to those nights in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Ben Sherman USA, a division of the infamous British designer, has supplied us Yanks with the 60s-influenced Baracuta Harrington. Sherman teamed up with fellow Brit designers at Baracuta to combine styles for a unique take on this classic style. The neck tab is still there, as well as the signature “hidden” zipper under the chest flap. Every material and ever stitch come straight from England, so there’s no outsourcing whatsoever. Touches like full plaid lining, tartan and front-button pockets, you’ll feel cool and practical. Available in white, navy and red.

Buy: $249.

“Don’t Believe in Santa or Hype”, the tag reads inside this modern piece of functional streetwear.  The “Wet Nylon” jacket by HomeRoom is a 100% nylon jacket with all the pocket and hoodie action MacGuyver would need to stay warm and dry in the wind and rain.  Its slick appearance is ideal for breaking the wind in tough spring weather, or keeping dry in the occasional storm.  Beyond its functionality, the Wet Nylon jacket just looks good.  Rock it with your favorite dark jeans, sneakers and ball cap– you’ll make under-dressed look fashionable.

Buy: $74.99

The vest has surged back in popularity recently, so what about the waistcoat? What the hell is a waistcoat? Well, it’s a fancy way of saying “vest,” but it characterizes a specific kind of vest: one that has a full vertical opening in the front, fastened with buttons or snaps. The waistcoat is a play on the old-fashioned vest of old, when a three-piece suit was the norm no matter what time of year. Band of Outsiders‘ recent line pulls inspiration from these turn-of-the-century styles, and their houndstooth waistcoat is not to be missed. With a deep scoop neck (perfect for guys with thinner frames), four flapped front pockets and a front-button plaquet, it meshes style with convenience. A full satin back and inside lining for durability are standard perks and the buckled rear belt helps to fully “tailor” the size for the perfect fit. A good outdoor summer look, with or without a coat.

Buy: $425.