Style

February, 1995

Love That NylonHeavy-duty nylon has always been a favorite material for industrial uniforms and backpacks. But now designers are using this tough-yet-glossy fabric to give sporty outerwear a futuristic spin. One of the hottest looks is the reflective nylon paramedic's jacket in Laura Whitcomb's Label line ($325, shown here). A new active-fabric collection by Diesel Jeans and Workwear called 55 DSL features a black nylon car coat with white topstitching ($225). Also in black, Donna Karan's DKNY t...