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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Jessica Bumpus

Down coats decoded: how to choose the perfect puffer jacket

Step out in style in the women’s Puffertech compact jacket and the men’s hybrid down coat
Step out in style in the women’s Puffertech compact jacket and the men’s hybrid down coat. Composite: PR/Stocksy United

When temperatures drop, there’s a certain reassurance and comfort a down jacket has to offer: it’s a cosy and reliable protector from the elements. But having experienced a resurgence in the fashion sphere, down jackets are not just a practical purchase – they’re a fashion statement too.

When it comes to design, style and feel, the puffer world is your oyster. Indeed, they come in more shapes and sizes – and guises – than ever before, and with a range of smart technology to match.

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