October has come and gone, and with us staring down the barrel of winter it's seriously time to start making decisions about what outerwear will assist you on the coldest of days. While long coats and workwear classics are an option, there's one very easy way to skip the shivers: namely, down jackets.
Down is a layer of fine feathers found against the skin of birds, making it a super lightweight, and highly insulating material. That's what makes a down jacket so essential in the cold. After a few minutes of wear, the down feathers trap your warmth within the coat, keeping the heat in for hours without any bulk.
Plus, with down jackets offering the appeal of The North Face's technical expertise or the visual punch of Moncler, warmth comes with an equal dose of style this season.
Keep scrolling to shop our favorite down jackets.
The North Face Himalayan Down Jacket
The North Face has largely built its reputation for practical outdoor gear through its puffy down jackets, so you know you'll be warm when throwing this one on. The simple, sleek outer is complemented by the 100% down fill, providing insulating warmth.
Moncler LVR Exclusive Karakorum Down Jacket
Moncler is a stalwart when it comes to puffy outerwear - somehow combining a Michelin man aesthetic with quirky details like a shiny moon-man suit, into a composite piece that just works. The whole, as they say, truly is bigger than the sum of its parts.
Jacquemus La Doudoune Cocon Puffer Jacket
Cocooned against the cold, you'll step into the bar, breaths will be drawn and all of a sudden, you'll reveal yourself to be the butterfly you were always born to be. A perfect cover-up for your inner treasures.
Burberry Quilted Down Jacket
A jacket that doubles as a gilet? Double trouble. Cause some damage on your next night out. Burberry, you're looking mighty edgy to us and we gotta say - we like it.
Moncler x FRGMT Acanthus Quilted Down Jacket
Bright baby blue, we see you. Bring on the impending darkness - with jacket this bright, you will not be missed. What's the third alternative to FOMO and JOMO? No Way of Missing Out (NWMO). The latest Spiderman movie - No Way Home - just dropped on Netflix. So sue us.
Mihara Yasuhiro Padded Down Jacket
Mihara Yasuhiro is one of those elusive designers that doesn't make a big song and dance about himself, allowing his work to speak for itself. The amazing thing about this ultra large jacket is that it isn't OTT, despite the larger-than-life proportions on display. With a 'return to owner' sticker along the front, and an absolutely gigantic zipper, it's macro-sizing on kindergarten cuteness. What a vibe.
Gucci Ripstop Down Jacket
With GG detailing across the top, it's all Gucci, baby. An OG in fashion lore, you don't need to step back in time, but rather step into comfort to wear this with a sense of puffed up pride. We can't imagine a better outer layer to accompany you as you wait for your ride home in the dead of night.
Stone Island Real Down Jacket
Stone Island is a trusted name when it comes to down coats and jackets — and for good reason. This design is reversible and made from ECONYL® regenerated yarns. Green colorway, meet green impact.
Gramicci Down Puffer Jacket
The 80/20 rule is in full effect here - a combination of 80% down and 20% feathers makes for an airy feel that can keep you warm for days. An unfussy black puffer for day-to-day wearability.
Moncler Genius Quilted Shell Down Jacket
This Moncler Genius piece is littered with references to nature. A collaboration with Salehe Bembury, the designer has created a unique, quilted effect with a nod to human thumbprints. Poignantly, this expression has an uncanny likeness to the rings of tree trunks. A soft, taupe colorway rounds out the natural references nicely.
Zegna x The Elder Statesman Shawl Collar Down Jacket
If you live your life more by the tenets of The Greatest Showman, than The Perks of Being a Wall Flower, this is the piece to go for. There is no hiding away in this jacket, no matter the amount of coverage it provides. The tritonal stripes across the 100% Oasi cashmere textile juxtaposes well against the feather and down inner lining. Warmth and style in one? A true silver lining, if you ask us.
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