British Vogue - 11.2019

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The puffer jacket steps

away from sportswear’s

sidelines with a touch

of long-line tailoring

G

ranted, it’s not often that

comfort, charm and chic

come together in a Venn

diagram of desirability. But,

nestled firmly in the Reuleaux triangle

this season is the puffer jacket. If you

have so far managed to resist the down-

filled pull of one of these splendidly

warm, surprisingly versatile magic puffs,

then start saving: there are so many

glorious iterations on the market that

it’s time you caved. Oatmeal and pebble

are the hues to covet, shawl collars and

waist ties the details to home in on. We

wear ours over gym kits and evening

gowns alike, but the official autumnal

line dictates polished leather waist belts

and knee-grazing boots for a luxurious

spin on industrial quilting. Think “soccer

mom hits Bond Street” and you can’t

go far wrong. Ellie Pithers SCARLETT CASCIELLO

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