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Kanye West’s puffer makeover for Yeezy x Gap has helped keep the ubiquitous quilted jacket at the centre of stylish outerwear for another season
Kanye’s (sold-out) cropped jacket has put some serious style weight behind the look. Now the high street has upped its game on recycled credentials – see Gap’s well-priced 100% recycled jacket. And if you’re looking for something more fashion than Uniqlo’s roll-up-and-stuff-it-in-your-bag budget option (from £49.90), you can still pick up a navy and khaki, satin-look, oversized parka from their Jil Sander J+ collection (on sale at £99.90) via the Uniqlo website.
It follows that Scandi brands know their way around a puffer jacket. Norwegian company Holzweiler’s Dovre jacket is water resistant, made using responsibly sourced down and has a temperature rating effective to −15C. Swedish brands Arket and Cos both offer recycled and upcycled options in several colourways. To maximise use, choose a neutral shade that will fit seamlessly into your wardrobe.
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