
Invented by American outdoorsman and wilderness fanatic Eddie Bauer in 1930, puffer jackets were born out of necessity. Back then, lining a quilt jacket with down feathers wasn't just to earn style points, but a practical way to prevent hypothermia. Now, puffer jackets have been interpreted in a number of ways by various brands, cementing the insulated outerwear as one of the steeziest ways to stay warm in winter.
Puffer jacket stan A$AP Rocky has been seen wearing them in outrageous colors from Balenciaga. Through the eyes of Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga rendered the classic ’90s staple in a contemporary short-crop/long-sleeve cut with impeccable technical precision and understated branding. Meanwhile, The North Face has kept to a more traditional puffer with its classic 1992 Nuptse jacket, which can't really be bettered.
We've rounded up the best puffer jackets on the market right now, ranging from low-key styles from H&M and Topman, to a louder color-blocking option with detachable sleeves from Faith Connexion.
Padded Jacket
H&M
Padded Jacket
H&M
Padded Jakcet
H&M
Puffer Jacket
Topman
Puffer Jacket
ZARA
Faux Fur Puffer Jacket
Topman
Faux Fur Puffer Jacket
Topman
1992 Nuptse
The North Face
Short Puffer
Used Future
Cashball Puffer Jacket
NOAH
Face Down Jacket
Junya Watanabe Man X The North Face
Down Diagonal Zippy Puffer
Stone Island
Brook Jacket
Moncler X Craig Green
Twist Nazka Jacket
Moncler
Down Jacket
Moncler x STYLEBOP.com
Grenoble Coulmes Jacket
Moncler
Down C-Shape Jacket
Balenciaga
Panelled Puffer
Faith Connexion
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