Puffer Jackets Inspirations To Ease Into Winter With
With fall fully underway and the depths of winter lurking around the corner, the beginnings of puffer season are here. And while some opt for long wooly coats or prefer piling on layers underneath a windbreaker, the quintessential cold weather jacket has and always will be the puffer.
Long before brands like The North Face and First Down dominated ‘90s fashion, the puffer jacket already had years of ingenuity under its belt. The original down jackets used insulating feathers from ducks, a concept that came to be when Australian chemist and mountaineer George Finch used a balloon fabric and eiderdown to craft the first puffer.
Since then, countless innovations have followed, most notably with Eddie Bauer creating the first patent for the jacket. The rest is history.
These days, puffer jackets are still often lined with duck feathers and typically have a durable, nylon ripstop exterior. Though some brands coat their jackets with wind and water-repellent finishes, others focus on the optics, utilizing a mix of fabrics, polyester fills, and cuts that provide different qualities when outdoors.
And so, it's time to celebrate winter's arrival with our favorite puffer jackets. These seasonal pieces by Entire Studios, The North Face, Stone Island, and more of our favorite brands sublimely merge aesthetics with functionality and will keep the cold at bay for the coming winter.
Shop the best puffer jackets for winter below:
Our Legacy Ace Puffer
We start the list of the best puffer jackets for winter with one of the brands that can't seem to miss a single drop and one that beautifully merges a retro aesthetic with today's fashion scene -Our Legacy.
Rassvet Trouble Puffer
Winter can be bleak enough of a season by itself, so the skatewear brand Rassvet helps us add a touch of color with this woven print puffer jacket.
Entire Studios MML Puffer
Worn by almost every celebrity imaginable — from Kim Kardashian to Bad Bunny and Lil Nas X to Shai-Gilgeous Alexander — Entire Studios' puffer jackets have proven to be highly popular since the brand was founded in 2020. The signature cropped silhouette makes it a great contemporary option to dress in.
Burberry Bideford Puffer Jacket
British fashion knows a thing or two about shielding from the elements, and Burberry takes things up a notch by giving us a luxury option to help us get through winter with a subtle yet luxurious puffer.
San San Gear Puffer
Korean fashion has been making some serious waves recently, so we thought of chiming in with our own puffer jacket favorite by San San Gear.
Stone Island Camouflage Print
Stone Island's puffer jackets are some of the best around. There's no going wrong with any of the puffer styles, but this camouflage print is on a different level as it is made from lightweight, water-resistant, thermosensitive shell that's quilted to retain heat and padded with insulating down. The digitised camouflage print means it will turn orange when the temperature changes.
ACRONYM Jacket J14
No respectable winter wardrobe list would be complete without at least one piece from Berlin-based cult brand ACRONYM. Renowned for its impeccable quality, unparalleled attention to detail, and cutting-edge technology, this brand sets a standard that words can barely capture. Their puffer jacket is no exception—wear it, and you'll understand why it's a game-changer.
The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
Since its first release in the early '90s, The North Face Nuptse jacket has become the brand's most iconic outerwear design. Filled with goose down and a water-repellant finish, the Nuptse jacket has become highly popular for good reason.
Brain Dead Clothing Dimension Puffer
A clean monochrome puffer for all the streetwear aficionados courtesy of Brain Dead.
Diesel Gray W-Claus-Camu Puffer
This Diesel puffer jacket is detailed with a graphic camouflage pattern printed throughout. Definitely one of the loudest pieces in this list of the best puffer jackets for winter, but why not.
Entire Studios SOA Puffer
Entire Studios' signature, boxy-fitting puffer jacket has been upgraded through patch pockets. The jacket comes stuffed with ethically sourced 90% duck down and 10% feather fill that gives it an oversized fit.
and wander Lofo Puffer Jacket
Arriving from the Japanese outdoor brand and wander, this jacket is crafted using polyester and an ultra-thin nylon that is lightweight, water-repellent, and has excellent tear resistance and seam strength.
Canada Goose Umba Coat
Canada Goose is one of the best outdoor clothing brands in the world, and for very good reasons. This Umba Coat is made in Canada and can keep you warm even at -25°C. It’s crafted from Pima, an ultra-luxe fabric made with 100% Pima cotton, and it features removable zip-off sleeves to easily convert into a vest silhouette.
Y-3 M Puffer
If you are on the hunt for a versatile everyday puffer to style any winter sneaker or bucket hat, then this Y-3 is all you need.
Goldwin Pertex Quantum
Coming straight from another outdoor-focused brand, this Goldwin puffer is the perfect option for both the city and the outdoors.
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