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Like a snake shedding its skin, spring offers the perfect excuse to trade our down-insulated apparel for lighter fare.  The Vice Blazer remains one of our fashion-forward favorites. The jacket’s tailored details—the heathered texture, angled button-down pockets, half-lined interior—cast a casual, hip impression. Hidden within those sartorial details are a bevy of tech specs that appeal to our inner gear geek. The poly/organic fabric blend has been treated with DWR to shed water, the drop-in internal pockets are deep for your sundry must-haves, and a narrow U-lock fits perfectly in the zippered rear pocket. As with most Nau jackets, the sleeves also shape out at the cuffs, creating a cycle-friendly profile to cover that awkward space between glove and sleeve. The buttons synch all the way to the collar, but on cooler, windy days, the cold can slip through the buttons; a wind-proof layer is a smart accessory.  The jacket performs equally well while traveling, letting you fit into whatever well-dressed scene might dominate. The Vice has proven so desirable, one tester had his stolen while attending a travel conference in Glasgow. Perhaps that’s how the jacket got its name?