Fashionable down jackets firmly occupied the main places in our winter wardrobe. But even 50 years ago, such practical and warm clothes were not known.
The beginning of the appearance of down jackets was laid by a meeting of manufacturers of a famous ski brand with participants in the polar expedition. They found out from them what real winter clothing should be like, well protecting from the cold. When the main trends were approved, the designers picked up this idea, and now the down jacket is the number 1 clothing of any winter season, enjoying great popularity among men, women and children.
Fashionable men's down jackets
Every year, designers are more and more fond of working with this element of a winter wardrobe, introducing new details into it and turning an ordinary down jacket into stylish clothes. They did not ignore him this season.
New collections provide an opportunity for a strong half of humanity to choose fashionable down jackets for any look.
New season trends
The first place among men's down jackets is occupied by bomber jackets. They are distinguished by versatility, conciseness and convenience. Thanks to the use of a variety of materials and colors, these fashionable winter 2015-2016 down jackets are perfectly combined with any styles of trousers, right down to the classics, creating a pleasant eclectic look with notes of a sporty style.
Shawl bomber jackets lead collections of short down jackets that differ in different styles:
- biker models with asymmetric zippers;
- jackets and jackets;
- original down jackets in the style of minimalism without collars and cuffs.
Long down jackets are represented by “working” styles with patch pockets and hoods. But this season, fashionable down jackets of this direction are distinguished by material - leather or textiles with gloss and iridescent color, which brings a bright highlight to the rough design.
As always, the retro style that meets the traditional sports silhouette with a hood is popular.
Layering also does not go out of style. It is expressed by vests and linings. By the way, down sports vests as an independent element of clothes today are at the peak of fashion.
The material for the products used is very different:
- jacket fabrics - both matte and shiny;
- patent leather and imitations under the skin of reptiles;
- Textiles, denim and wool with special water-repellent impregnation.
Popular colors are black, wine and all the shades of gray and caramel. All the dark shades of blue, emerald and green colors are also in fashion.
The decoration of the models is dominated by prints, especially images of animals, plants, cage and abstraction.
Fashionable women's down jackets
Women, choosing a down jacket, pay attention not only to its practicality, warmth and convenience, but also to stylish trends and popular colors.
This season, designers highlight fashionable down jackets and down coats. It can be both loose baggy models and fitted silhouettes that emphasize all the advantages of the figure. Moreover, the coat is distinguished by the length of the midi.
Mostly sporty style prevails in models, and fur trim and various hoods also remain relevant.
Trends of winter 2015‒2016
The hit of this season is a snow-white down jacket, both in quilted and smooth versions. Models of pastel colors and various bright colors still do not go out of fashion. The most popular ones are pink, yellow, orange, blue and green.
The main thing that distinguishes women's fashion down jackets this winter is all kinds of prints. These are patterns and ornaments, geometry and abstraction, drawings depicting flowers and animals, a cage and a mosaic. Fashionistas will be pleasantly surprised by various openwork compositions and 3D-graphics.
The highlight of the season is the insertion of unusual materials on traditional jacket fabric. Since now you won’t surprise anyone with fur and leather, the designers adopted tweed, wool, silk, satin and satin. This textile is treated with water-repellent compounds to meet the parameters of winter clothing, and its appearance is decorated with down jackets, making them spectacular and original.
Down jackets for children
Children's down jackets should not only be beautiful and bright, but also have excellent quality. As a rule, they use a special feather and fluff that are found in birds from the neck to the abdomen, since it is here that they have the properties of increased softness and waterproofing.
For boys, the most popular model is the Alaska jacket. But this season, it is complemented by a regulating drawstring at the waist, and also replete with both external and internal pockets.
Children's down jackets for little fashionistas now look even more spectacular. In them, as in female models, there are inserts from different fabrics. The combination of zippers and buttons looks very original. Prints, rhinestones and sparkles are used as decor.
The collections are represented by both jackets and elongated models - a short coat and coat. The choice of winter jackets is huge, so everyone will find something special for themselves.