Selected picks of 5 recommended winter outerwear models!

In this issue, among the outerwear that has both warmth and fashion, we pick up selected models recommended by our editorial department!

Warm Outerwear (1) Modified U.S. Army Special Forces Model for City Use ” Wild Things Monster Parka

WILD THINGS is an American climbing company founded in North Conway in 1981 by John Borchard, a mountaineer, and Marie Meunier, born in Chamonix, France to a family of mountain guides. We picked up the “MONSTER PARKA” from Wild Things. It is a model modified for town use based on the “PCU LEVEL 7” Monster Parka, which is used by the U.S. military’s special forces, and boasts high popularity as a fashionable outerwear. The large, voluminous silhouette is perfect for the latest fashion coordinates. The water-repellent high-density base cotton polyester used for the outer fabric has a nice, moderate firmness. The lining is a nylon mini-ripstop, and the padding is Primaloft Silver insulation. Primaloft insulation is an excellent synthetic fiber insulation that is lightweight and warm, and its microfiber water resistance keeps you dry and warm. The high stand collar keeps your neck warm, and the Velcro pockets and stowable hood allow you to take the hood in and out depending on your style and temperature. In addition, a square WILD THINGS logo is reflector printed on the left sleeve.

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Warm outerwear (2): A conservative dress look that can cope with temperatures as low as -50°C! Mulay Helsinki

MooRER” is a popular brand started in Verona, Italy in 2006 by Moreno FATTINCANI, who inherited the family business of down jacket manufacturing. In addition to employing the finest white goose, their high quality outerwear, which is 100% made in Italy, has gained immense popularity not only in their home country but also in Russia and Japan among those who prefer luxury classic fashion. The brand’s first store opened in Ginza, Tokyo in the winter of 2018. From this brand, we picked up the Helsinki model, which has the strongest, no exaggeration, thermal protection. While it has an elegant appearance with no sense of gear, it is surprising that it can cope with temperatures of -50°C, in other words, in the North and South Poles. The water-resistant high-tech gabardine used for the outer fabric has an elegant look, and the long length makes it easy to match with a suit. The high-quality rabbit fur part is removable, so it can be worn in a wide variety of ways.

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Warm outerwear (3) “Mizusawa Down Mountaineer,” a superior domestic high-tech down

The “Mizusawa Down” was introduced to the world in 2008 by the Descente Apparel Mizusawa Factory. Craftsmen at the factory, which has an integrated production system for down wear that is rare in Japan, perform all processes, including “cutting,” “down pack formation,” “thermocompression processing,” and “down filling. The design is also popular for its smart silhouette and minimalist style that can be easily combined with a wide range of styles. The model we selected from the Mizusawa Down lineup is the “Mountaineer. Among the models in the Mizusawa Down lineup, this high-spec model pursues comfort and functionality. The heat-adhesive non-quilting process and seam taping prevent moisture from seeping into the fabric, making it highly water-resistant. The lining is lined with Descente’s original “HEAT NAVI” that converts light into heat, keeping the inside of the jacket at a comfortable temperature. With no design quirks, this jacket can be used for many years as a standard item.

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Warm outerwear (4) Antarctic expedition model for town use ” Zanter Down Parka WP-H 800 fill power

The brand “ZANTER” was established as the wear division of the present Toyo Feather Industries, Ltd. and produced Japan’s first down wear in 1951, and has been known for delivering down wear to Japan’s Antarctic observation team from 1956 to the present. From such a brand, we picked up the “Down Parker WP-H” this time, which is a modified version of the Antarctic exploration team model down wear for town use. The outer fabric is made of a highly functional material that is waterproof, windproof, and breathable to quickly dissipate moisture from the body. The lining is made of a nanotech deodorant and antibacterial mesh material and a lightweight heat-storing coated fabric that absorbs infrared rays from the body and exhibits a high heat-storing function. This down jacket combines such highly functional fabrics with high quality 800-fill-power down from Japan, so there are no blind spots in terms of heat retention or any other aspect. The hood can be removed with a zipper, and the cuffs have hidden ribs to prevent wind and cold air from entering. The right chest pocket and hip pocket are flap pockets for a masculine and casual look, and there are hand warmer pockets and a large magazine pocket on the inside for everyday use.

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Thermal outerwear (5) “Pyrenex Annecy,” a new standard of down wear from France

PYRENEX” is an original brand started in the 1990s by a long-established manufacturer that originated from a down production company established in France in 1859 and also undertook OEM of “Moncler” (moncler). Taking advantage of the background that can produce high-quality down collected from ducks raised in the severe weather conditions at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains, the company handles not only clothing but also down quilts and pillows, and is also known for providing sleeping bags to mountain climbers and the French military. The model picked up from such a male down wear brand from France is ” ANNECY. By designing a three-dimensional pattern around the shoulders and arms, it achieves comfort without stress when worn as outerwear for suits and jackets, and the middle length that can hide the length of jackets with room to spare is also a pleasure. The rich fin raccoon fur is detachable and will surely broaden your range of styles. The cuffs are ribbed to prevent wind from entering, and fleece is placed around the collar and inside the front pockets to prevent coldness and chills.

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