The sleeveless design of this down vest makes it useful as a layering item for warmth and temperature control. It is a functional item that can be enjoyed as a layering coordinate over a long period of time, from the main season of fall and winter to early spring, when it is still cold in the mornings and evenings. In this issue, we focus on the “down vest” and introduce the latest international men’s coordination and recommended items for reference!
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Down vests are a great option for expressing creative layering while enhancing warmth!
Down vests have high potential for expressing creative layering coordinates while enhancing warmth. As well as being an outer shell for protection from the cold, the inner down with reduced volume is an excellent mid-layer. In addition, it is an outerwear that can be worn in different ways depending on whether it has a stand collar or a hood, a button front or a zipper front, and can actually be enjoyed in a wide range of styling styles. From the next section, we will introduce three points to note when wearing such down vests.
Point 1: “Create an urban chic look with a unified color scheme centered on a black down vest.
While high visibility is required for down vests for outdoor use, black down vests are an option for town use, as they are easy to create a stylish impression. By combining a monotone or black one-tone color scheme with a black down vest as the centerpiece, a good-looking urban chic look can be completed. Of course, you can also create a solid styling with solid color items, or add a nice twist by incorporating plaid patterns or logo items. It is also fun to play around with accessories such as scarves, stoles, snoods, gloves, and knit hats.
Point 2: “Combine a down vest with a patterned item for a layered style with a twist.
To add a twist to the layered style of a down vest, patterned items are effective. In particular, checkered shirts made of flannel, the most popular material for fall and winter, are a perfect match for layering with down vests. For an authentic and mature look, check-patterned items from Woolrich and Pendleton are the way to go.
Dressing Point 3: “Pair the down vest with wide pants or baggy jeans to balance the overall look.
Full-length wide pants and baggy jeans, which are the mainstream of today’s bottoms, are an excellent match for down vests. Pairing a short, voluminous down vest with loose-fitting, thicker bottoms creates a good balance between the top and bottom, and is perfect for accentuating the dynamic silhouette of the bottoms. Of course, it also adds a trendy feel, making it a powerful move to update the down vest coordinate.
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Recommended down vests!
Finally, the OTOKOMAE editorial department introduces “down vests” that we recommend to our readers based on information obtained through interviews at exhibitions of hot brands and at leading select stores, as well as through fixed-point observations in major fashion cities!
Recommended down vest ① “MONCLER GUI
Combining excellent warmth retention and light weight, MONCLER’s down vest can be worn over knitwear, sweatshirts, and light jackets. The compact silhouette with modest down expansion makes it easy to coordinate with any outfit.
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Recommended down vest ② “THE NORTH FACE 1996 RETRO NUPTSE VEST
It is a reissue model of THE NORTH FACE’s masterpiece Nuptse Vest of 1966 specifications. The insulation uses 700-fill-power goose down to maintain the highest level of warmth, while the DWR (durable water repellent treatment) applied to the outer fabric makes it possible to cope with bad weather conditions.
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Recommended down vest ③ “CANADA GOOSE CROFTON VEST
CANADA GOOSE’s down vest that offers both warmth and ease of movement thanks to its ultra-lightweight channel-fill construction that combines lightweight fabrics and embellishments. A storm flap under the reverse-opening zipper is designed to prevent outside air from entering the vest. The zipper can be opened from the bottom to allow for range of motion and ventilation.
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Recommended down vest 4: “WOOLRICH 60/40 CLASSIC DOWN VEST
Here is a down vest that is a modern update of the BERING VEST that was created in the 60’s as part of the WOOLRICH collection. The outer shell is made of high-density, fine-grained 60/40 cloth. The inside is made of luxurious down feathers, and the amount of down has been increased compared to the original vest to create a modern impression. The addition of side pockets, which were not present in the original version, enhances the ease of wear.
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Recommended down vest (5) “TATRAS POSEIDONE
TATRAS’ long-selling down vest using taffeta fabric with a high-quality luster and soft texture. The hood has a bowl-shaped silhouette that looks three-dimensional when worn, and can be detached with a zipper.
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