Jackets and Vests for Every Occasion: The Comeback of the Puffer

Winter has historically been about the muted, dark and plain colour pallet. It has been about minimalist clothing but outlandish accessories. From bobble hatted beanies, to the bright oversized scarf, individualism in the realm of winter fashion has come in the form of accessories. In recent years the general fashion trend of bright and ostentatious shoes has extended to winter boots, which can be found in multitudes of colours with a diverse range of wools and furs attached to buckles and spikes and god knows what else. This winter it seems that while boots and scarfs and beanies remain – as they presumably always will – on top of shopping lists, a new item is making waves in the fashion world: the cable knit sweater. Re-popularized, perhaps, by the gorgeous Chris Evans in Knives Out (check him out here) it seems the sweater is leading the return to minimalism in winter fashion. Not that I am particularly displeased with this development, however, as the return of the jumper is accompanied by the return of the vest. In particular, I predict that the puffer vest, with its insulation and warmth-trapping abilities, minimalist design, capable of being paired with any flamboyant accessory of your choosing, will be the winter item your wardrobe cannot be without. Check out the Norquay Insulated Bodywarmer from BrandsByLeeroy – the online counterpart of the original Leeroy Company was launched recently, making their wide array of luxury and high quality brands available to the general public – us mere mortals – for the first time. The Norquay Insulated puffer, or even better the deluxe down-feather Scotia Bodywarmer vest, fit elegantly over any cable knit sweater, and pair perfectly with your black Hunter boots and an oversized chunky scarf. The Scotia Light Down Bodywarmer is the ideal companion for those chillier nights spent watching sport, barbequing or catching up with friends, a glass of wine in hand.