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Five Down Jackets To Winter-Proof Your Wardrobe
Words by Emma Pradella
6 November 2023
If you, like us, live in the northern hemisphere, the plummeting temperatures have no doubt got you planning your wardrobe facelift ahead of the imminent colder season. Having a proper, winter-ready jacket in your sartorial arsenal as soon as the icy winds hit is paramount – and luckily, there are plenty of great high-end options to choose from. Whatever you style, from a ZEGNA gilet to Rick Owens’ full-coverage parka, we’ve got just the thing to keep you toasty. Because comfort really is the ultimate luxury.
01. The ZEGNA gilet
If you’re in the market for something that you can wear with pretty much anything – including more formal outfits – then ZEGNA’s pristine white gilet is for you. The corduroy construction gives it a smarter, textured feel, while the down filling provides the same warmth you’d expect from a traditional puffer.
02. The Burberry hybrid
Burberry’s down jacket is the kind of staple that’ll work double-time in your wardrobe. The sleeves are designed to be detachable, meaning you can wear it as a jacket or as a gilet. The “Exploded Check” lining in the hood nods to the storied house’s heritage.
03. The Moncler puffer
Moncler’s Karakorum jacket was first created in 1954 to protect Italian explorers on the first expedition to reach the peak of K2, so you can expect the same level of protection from the elements. The hood and sleeves are detachable, allowing you to wear it on warmer days, too.
04. The Stone Island jacket
Stone Island’s pioneering textile research and development make its outerwear some of the best in the world. So much so that its jackets are often likened to science experiments. This zingy garment-dyed style is a case in point – it’s made using a special seamless weaving technique that enhances its durability and warmth.
05. The Rick Owens parka
Rick Owens’ knee-length asymmetrical parka is a great option for those days when you’d be prepared to roll out of bed in your duvet. The cloud-like handle and insulating down fill will feel nothing short of, erm, dreamy.
