If there is one winter trend that has swept the country by storm from Manhattan fashionistas to Southern Cal beach bunnies, it is the puffy coat. I don't mean the older version "Michelin Man" puffy coats. Those coats were so swollen with duck down feathers that wearers waddled instead of walked. And forget about wearing one on a plane. You'd need to buy the coat its own seat. No, what I'm talking about are the new thin, trim,canada goose jackets stylish versions that come in a host of vibrant colors: hot pinks, blues, greens and purples along with good old dependable black.
Legend has it that the first down jacket was invented by Eddie Bauer (yup, the same guy as the eponymous store) in 1935, after he almost froze to death on a winter fishing trip in Washington state. He created the Skyliner, the first down jacket with individually sewn quilted compartments filled with fluffy goose down. It was warm, light and breathable, just the way they are today. The typical jacket in today's market has about 800 fill of goose down. The coolest feature of these puffy cover-ups: They squish down to fit into one pocket or a tiny stuff sack, perfect for packing and travel.
Davin Dahl, assistant attorney general at the Office of the Colorado Attorney General, selected a black puffy jacket from Mountain Hardwear. Dahl likes the fact that the jackets are light but warm and fit conveniently into a tiny stuff sack.
Photos by Marie Griffin Dennis/Style Matters/The Colorado Statesman
Style Matters Tip: When shopping for puffy outerwear, remember that high quality down is usually 550 fill or better. The higher the number, the better the down. There's lots more to learn about down, but Style Matters was pretty much done with the topic — short attention span. However, should you, stylish reader, want to pursue this topic further.
Michael Cunningham, an environmental protection specialist at the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, originally wanted a black puffy jacket, but settled for the more flashy blue from Patagonia. Good choice! Style Matters much prefers the blue.
Photos by Marie Griffin Dennis/Style Matters/The Colorado Statesman
Style Matters went downtown and wandered around the Capitol to catch people wearing trendy puffy coats during the recent cold spell. Here's some of the stylish denizens that were happy to pose for us during their lunch hours.
Legend has it that the first down jacket was invented by Eddie Bauer (yup, the same guy as the eponymous store) in 1935, after he almost froze to death on a winter fishing trip in Washington state. He created the Skyliner, the first down jacket with individually sewn quilted compartments filled with fluffy goose down. It was warm, light and breathable, just the way they are today. The typical jacket in today's market has about 800 fill of goose down. The coolest feature of these puffy cover-ups: They squish down to fit into one pocket or a tiny stuff sack, perfect for packing and travel.
Davin Dahl, assistant attorney general at the Office of the Colorado Attorney General, selected a black puffy jacket from Mountain Hardwear. Dahl likes the fact that the jackets are light but warm and fit conveniently into a tiny stuff sack.
Photos by Marie Griffin Dennis/Style Matters/The Colorado Statesman
Style Matters Tip: When shopping for puffy outerwear, remember that high quality down is usually 550 fill or better. The higher the number, the better the down. There's lots more to learn about down, but Style Matters was pretty much done with the topic — short attention span. However, should you, stylish reader, want to pursue this topic further.
Michael Cunningham, an environmental protection specialist at the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, originally wanted a black puffy jacket, but settled for the more flashy blue from Patagonia. Good choice! Style Matters much prefers the blue.
Photos by Marie Griffin Dennis/Style Matters/The Colorado Statesman
Style Matters went downtown and wandered around the Capitol to catch people wearing trendy puffy coats during the recent cold spell. Here's some of the stylish denizens that were happy to pose for us during their lunch hours.
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