The Best Men’s Puffer Vests To Buy In 2022
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The North Face
Beloved by intrepid mountaineers and streetwear influencers alike, The North Face has long been the go-to brand for both camps when it comes to puffer jackets and their equally puffy armless counterparts. The iconic Nuptse vest has long been one of the Californian label’s signature pieces, and having been reworked by transcendent skatewear brand Supreme on several occasions, it’s not without its street credentials.
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Universal Works
Famed for its loose cuts, unstructured tailoring and godlike grasp on layering, Universal Works understands the importance of the best puffer vests for men better than most. Granted, you won’t find any boundary-pushing outdoor tech here. What you will find, however, is texture, quality, and designs that somehow manage to look like they’re from both 100 years ago and the future all at the same time.
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Carhartt WIP
Carhartt is to workwear what Sellotape is to, well, sticky tape. Heavy cotton canvas, robust zippers and pull cords, stitching that won’t give up even after decades of daily abuse. That’s what Carhartt is all about, and the brand’s WIP (Work In Progress) line brings all of the above to a collection of style-conscious urban essentials.
The duck canvas is one of the best puffer vests for men and is one of the label’s signature pieces. Perfect for layering under a chore coat or popping on over a hoodie on warmer days.
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Arket
It’s cold in Sweden. Like, really cold. No surprise then that the country’s finest high-street den of minimalism is crafting some of the best men’s vests from here to Stockholm. Styling is simple and unmistakably Scandinavian, but the best part is that the price points will leave you with enough change to layer up with a new jacket, too.
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Polo Ralph Lauren
Nobody does preppy essentials better than Polo Ralph Lauren, and what is the best puffer vest for men, if not that? The New York outfitter’s down vests are a must-have item for anyone who likes their Oxford shirts freshly ironed and boat shoes worn sockless. And while we can’t endorse the latter of those two points, we can certainly vouch for the versatility and timelessness of a Polo Ralph Lauren vest.
