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Just because the blood-thinning, snot-freezing, lip-cracking touch of winter is literally right around the corner, it doesn’t mean our style needs to take a backseat to protection and performance. Heck, for many it’s actually even more of an opportunity to stunt.
Extreme cold, or—as I like to refer to it—Layering Season™ means the more the merrier: more wools, more furs, more down and more ways to showcase your style in bold ways that dually keeps your little tuchus nice and cozy. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to give up on the activities you love to do in warmer times. Doing said activities in the cold doesn’t mean you have to give up on showcasing your personal style, either. There are a plethora of options that offer personality and functionality during the dreary darkness that is winter, so commence to flexing on your swagless, cold peers with these 13 Jackets for Extreme Cold You Can Stunt In.
Stone Island Hidden Reflective Bomber Jacket
PRICE: $1,575
When you think of “extreme cold weather jackets,” bombers aren’t the first things that come to mind. That is, unless, they’re from Stone Island. Water and wind resistant with a duck down interior so you can take them to the frozen tundra and avoid a droplet hitting that torso of yours, these particular bombers also have amazing reflective coatings that literally make them shine.
Represent Clothing Overcoat
PRICE: $301
Overcoats are a dime a dozen, but an extremely cozy one made of 100% Italian virgin wool with a super casual drop shoulder and single button closure is priceless. OK, well it will cost you $300, but in terms of warmth and style? You’re getting your money’s worth and then some.
Raf Simons Down Jacket
PRICE: $1,416
There isn’t much a godly presence like Raf Simons can’t do. So, when he creates a duck feather down-filled parka with some extra length and woven elbow patches that you can wear from Milan to the South Pole, you don’t ask any questions. You buy it, wear it, and do all of it with a smile.
Isaora G1 Flight Jacket
PRICE: $465
Sometimes the classics, while timeless, can leave you with your nips in your hand and tears frozen to your face. Luckily, Isaora has taken a classic in the Flight Jacket, and functionalized it for the extreme cold weather. It boasts a heavyweight nylon body, a removable shearling collar and PrimaLoft insulation. With this on, you can look like a young Marlon Brando when you decide to go skydiving off the Denali summit and straight to barhopping in Juneau.
Gosha Rubchinskiy Faux Fur Patchwork Jacket
PRICE: $933
Caution: this Gosha Rubchinskiy Faux Fur Patchwork jacket is not to be worn by the faint of heart. Not only will this make you stick out like the most stylish sore thumb around, but the faux sherpa lining and multi-patched exterior will keep you cozy walking around St. Petersburg or wherever you’re actually from. New Jersey, right?
Patagonia Ultra Down Jacket
PRICE: $299
Wear down for what? Well, many reasons, actually. Especially when it’s an incredible 800 fill-power down, combined with an enhanced, weather-repellent shell that equates to one of the lightest, warmest jackets ever made. Patagonia’s Ultra Down Jacket is the pièce de résistance against cold, performing in the most extreme conditions while allowing you to be mobile in your efforts. With this jacket, you can be that crazy guy playing golf in zero degree weather.
Palace Puffa Jacket
PRICE: $265
As long as there’s no ice on the pavement and the wind isn’t going make their snot freeze solid; skaters gon’ skate. Palace satisfies the nostalgic, stylish skater with their ’90’s era Puffa jacket featuring a Thinsulate Featherless Insulation that’s equivalent to a 600 fill-power down. Plus, it’s waterproof, so there’s no dealing with soggy feathers when it gets wet. The top-notch skate brand wants to take care of its constituents, even when it’s cold outside.
Pyer Moss Killer Biker Shearling Coat
PRICE: $2,450
The days of bulky outerwear that will have you looking like little Randy from A Christmas Story are over. Pyer Moss’ super sleek Killer Biker Shearling Coat mixes that badass, yet refined look of a tailored leather moto jacket and adds Italian shearling details so you can ride your Harley in freezing temps. You know, if you can handle it.
Canada Goose Expedition Parka
PRICE: $925
The Canada Goose Expedition Parka was created in the ’80s to perform in the depths of Antarctica. 30 years later, it keeps getting better and better. It features a 625 down fill, combined with a natural coyote fur hood lining and an outer tech weave that looks like it might be impenetrable by torrential elements and/or small knives. Maybe don’t test the knives, though?
Penfield Rockwool Jacket
PRICE: $360
60/40 nylon body for severe weather protection. Shearling lined collar that literally protects your neck. Premium down insulation that protects your insides from freezing. Are you seeing a theme with this Penfield Rockwool Jacket? Usually, you have to give something up to get that kind of protection, but not with this piece. It also features leather accents, which protect you from ridicule for being swagless.
OFF-WHITE Formal Coat
PRICE: $1,880
One double-breasted wool coat for harsh winter days is usually sufficient, but OFF-WHITE has taken it a step further, offering a 2-in-1 version that includes a nylon hooded parka with a drawstring hem underneath. While the $1,880 pricetag is steep, you’re getting two amazing looking jackets to alternate between.
Supreme Quilted Flight Parka
PRICE: $368
Supreme doesn’t want to rest on their laurels of box logo tees and extremely hyped footwear collaborations. They want to make products that serve their loyal devotees any place on earth, even the coldest locations. This faux-fur lined Quilted Flight Satin Parka is perfect for incredibly frigid weeklong campouts.
Ten C Shearling Liner
PRICE: $615
Ten C is the epitome of fashion and function, considering they make high-performance outerwear with a strong emphasis on the history of Italian fashion. Their Shearling Liner jacket has a fleece-lined collar, down-filled sleeves with an enhanced nylon body that’s reinforced with cotton canvas seams. This is not an easy feat, yet Ten C seems to do it pretty effortlessly.