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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Rebecca Gonsalves

From chunky knits to layering: how to style a down coat

The men’s Puffertech relaxed quilted jacket with chunky knit and women’s seamless down short coat
The men’s Puffertech relaxed quilted jacket with chunky knit and women’s seamless down short coat Composite: PR

Despite what some naysayers might think, the fashion world is not entirely immune to the charms of practical clothing. Albeit such items are often a fleeting trend, but there are some that have proved their worth so well that they can withstand changing tastes with impressive resilience.

One such indispensable item is the down coat, which – along with its siblings the down vest and the down jacket – is a certified winter wardrobe staple.

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