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It recently started to snow pretty bad in Scotland, where I reside, so it seemed only fitting I upgrade my wardrobe. Not that I ever need much of an excuse. About 4 years ago Mister Mort posted someone in Paris wearing North Face down pants WITH a North Face Nuptse and I have been obsessed with finding something similar for when the temperature really drops. Nike currently has these bad boys on sale and are going to be a winter staple for me for years to come.
Jan 12, 2021
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đ§„TNF is a BFD in the outdoors space, but its real special sauce comes from translation. This checkered out, mohair-alike down parka mixes the brandâs heritage alpine DNA with the panache of retro suiting for a frickinâ 70s blow out. So much high-end outerwear is emotionless: black GORE shells, slick matte surfaces. This is the opposite. Itâs a lumpy, textural oversized parka that just reads âwarm.â If youâre on the Beatniks and Goreckis wave, this is your heater.
Nov 10, 2020
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đ§„A few weeks ago, I was hanging out with my Most Fashionable Friend, Matthew, who happens to be a very high-end tailor. I had been too eager to embrace the spring weather, and as we prepared to head to dinner outdoors, I found myself shivering. Matthew, being not only stylish but also chivalrous, offered to lend me his perfectly-hued green vintage North Face puffer, and told me I could keep it âfor the season.â I've been wearing it every day the weather allows, and every time I get a compliment or catch myself looking cool in the mirror, I just think of Matthew and what an absolute gem of a guy he is. The moral of the story is to find ultra-chic, generous friends who will lend you their cool wares and let you rock them for extended periods of time. Itâs cheaper than thrifting, and even more fun.
Apr 15, 2021
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đ§„whatâs your budget range?
Edit: Iâm a big proponent of Canada Gooseâbut they did stop using real wolf fur in recent years. Iâd also recommend Boden or Patagonia for lighter weather. The North Face has some good products you could check out like their HMLYN down parka or McMurdo line.
REI usually has some good downs too, but Iâm pretty sure theyâre rotational and differ based on region.
Iâve spent most of my adult life so far all over the east coast and my advice is that if youâre looking for an all-in-one option, yeah, the parkas are good. But I would also recommend having some lighter down jackets, at least one pullover sweater, and some layering, as well.
As for being current college student, Iâll let you know that sometimes, you just say âfuck itâ and go out in your hoodie and a beanie or ear muffs when itâs -10°F and deeply regret it after đ. Also scarves/neck gaiters MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. ALSO WOOL SOCKS.
And though I canât speak on these brands as of late, my friends recommend LL Bean, Columbia, Lole, and Alpha Industries.
Edit: Iâm a big proponent of Canada Gooseâbut they did stop using real wolf fur in recent years. Iâd also recommend Boden or Patagonia for lighter weather. The North Face has some good products you could check out like their HMLYN down parka or McMurdo line.
REI usually has some good downs too, but Iâm pretty sure theyâre rotational and differ based on region.
Iâve spent most of my adult life so far all over the east coast and my advice is that if youâre looking for an all-in-one option, yeah, the parkas are good. But I would also recommend having some lighter down jackets, at least one pullover sweater, and some layering, as well.
As for being current college student, Iâll let you know that sometimes, you just say âfuck itâ and go out in your hoodie and a beanie or ear muffs when itâs -10°F and deeply regret it after đ. Also scarves/neck gaiters MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. ALSO WOOL SOCKS.
And though I canât speak on these brands as of late, my friends recommend LL Bean, Columbia, Lole, and Alpha Industries.
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