IMPosssiBLE winter coat question do not even try or dlse
Looking for a winter coat for next year.
NEED:
- Down or similar level of warmth for negative temperatures (F or C take your pick)
- thigh length
- NOT BLACK OR NAVY OR DARK GREY
Want:
- actually cool fabric not that flimsy thin stuff that all puffers are made of, garment dyed is cool
- fishtail parkas have a nice silhouette but most won’t be warm enough
- not so avant garde in the cut that I look like a post apocalyptic warrior
- EDIT: I also think reflective stripe details are the coolest fucking thing in the world
Brands that I’ve seen hood stuff from so far:
- stone island
- bbs
- Rick
- Canada goose colllabs
- man-tle
Appreciate any other brands to browse over the next couple months. No budget for fun.
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Battenwear perhaps
yep these are cute, I have been looking at Kluane (Canadian brand doing similar) too
I think battenwear plays it slightly too straight if that makes sense
I hadn’t seen either before though so appreciate the recs ❤️ 💖
I think surprisingly Stone Island is the closest to what I’m looking for so far, they have some crazy fabric treatments
Isdo by natal design? (Comes in orange too) How do you feel about this style? There was a great instagram with a bunch of interesting smaller japanese/european techwear adjacent type stuff that’s on the tip of my tongue but can’t remember. Edit: realized this isn’t thigh length
I wonder if this thing of ours might have something : https://thisthingofours.co.uk/collections/coats-jackets
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Also potentially norbit: https://norbit-store.com/collections/down
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DOWN
Still nice though, brand worth watching
comfy outdoor garment intrigues me
This heddels article has a great list: https://www.heddels.com/2023/06/the-outdoor-brands-of-japan-mont-bell-nanga-goldwin-more/
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snorkel parka.
milsurp or repro? Any recs
You should definitely look into goldwin 0
Incredible sillouettes, great weather resistance
love it will do
I had a generic rothco one that was too warm over 40. if you have a bazillion dollars cockpitusa has a shearling lined leather n3b that I'm guessing is too warm for subfreezing.
stone island does crazy RnD on their fabrics so not surprised
nanga does some cool collabs
Was going to suggest Kluane, they've been on my radar for a bit (and I will plug local businesses when I can lol)
yeah i tried on their jackets and theyre nice, im just waffling how "classic" i want to go with the coat in general i think
Snow Peak, Nanga, and North Face Purple Label are some of my favorites for winter coats
Yeah fair enough - I do think the coats are completely custom, but not sure how much leeway that would give you in making them less "classic" looking if you decide that's not what you're looking for. Will also echo the Nanga and Goldwin recs tho!