It’s that time of year when temperatures drop and the only way to fight the elements is a cozy coat. This season your practical down-filled puffer gets reinvented with zigzag quilting, extra pockets, and technical fabrics.
As fall turns to winter, you no longer need to decide between warmth and style; your practical puffer and your statement coat can be one and the same.
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Moncler
This season's new neutral is maroon. It’s a little more interesting than black or navy, but will still match most of what is already in your closet. For an extra special color combination try this maroon puffer over a bright red sweater. You’ll be surprised how good it looks.
EMPIRE down jacket in matte nylon with hood in maroon, $1875; moncler.com.
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Ermenegildo Zegna
For those in-between fall days when the sun is shining and a big bulky coat is just a little too much, Ermenegildo Zegna has the perfect solution. This quilted cashmere down jacket is slim and fitted and will still keep you warm.
Grey cashmere jersey down jacket, $3495; zegna.us.
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Acne Studios
The classic black puffer gets the city slick treatment with a shiny water-proof finish, oversized patchwork pockets, and a stowaway hood.
Practical parkas are always in style. Nobis makes sure to use a breathable crosshatch outer shell which protects against both wind and water. This is the coat for you if you don’t want the elements to get the best of you.
A zigzag quilting style gives new dimension to this puffer from Orlebar Brown. And the ribbed collar makes sure you are both comfortable and stylish.
Forest green quilted funnel-neck jacket or navy quilted funnel-neck jacket, $475; orlebarbrown.com.
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Filson
This Filson jacket is meant for the fields, so you can be sure it will get you through a city winter, too. Made of oil finished Cover cloth and Shelter cloth, it will only get better with age.
Another practical option is this coat from Sail Racing. Tested by the brand’s Antarctica Expedition Team, this featherweight puffer is sure to keep you warm and protected from the elements.
Gravity quilted ripstop hooded down jacket, $410; mrporter.com.
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The Workers Club
This reversible jacket was exclusively designed for Mr Porter and can be worn alone or paired with a coordinating outer layer for extra warmth.
Reversible quilted shell down bomber jacket, $595; mrporter.com.