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You probably couldn't escape the trend of quilted jackets and vests for men and women last winter. They were absolutely everywhere: on the street, on the catwalk, at all the trendy parties. So in this article we'll tell you a bit more about them.
Originally, the quilted jacket or the onion quilt, was a garment commonly worn in England. The original jacket was made of nylon with two pieces of fabric that sewn together to enclose a third layer of polyester padding. It had pockets in the front and openings in the back. Traditionally, this type of jacket was worn for hunting. In fact, some models had leather parts sewn into the shoulders for rifle shooting. Because it's light and comfortable and also keeps you warm.
To understand the story of the famous quilted jacket, you have to go back a few centuries and, more importantly, completely remove the context in which it was worn in the past. In fact, the quilted jacket first appeared in the 17th century. This garment was worn by knights under metal armour to make movement more comfortable. For the less wealthy warriors, it was worn simply as armour, hence its padded character. The model we know today was only created in 1965 by the stylist Steve Guylas who sold it in his shops in England.
For a few seasons now, most of the designers from the major fashion houses have been taking up the quilted jacket style to bring it up to date and away from the hunting scene. For women, for example, it was the Frenchwoman Gaëlle Drevet who reintroduced it to The Frankie Shop. It was quickly adopted by stars and influencers such as Kendall Jenner, who has a large social network following. For men, it is also a very trendy piece, but its original shape is usually retained in order to create a vintage look. It is therefore not surprising that the quilted jacket became one of the most popular and trendy garments at the end of 2021.
We have to admit that this jacket looks quite vintage. So much so that it is sometimes difficult to imagine how to wear it with current clothing. And yet, we can assure you that it has never been worn as well as it is right now. In fact, it's no longer worn on the hunt, but in the city. Today's versions can easily be combined with an elegant or casual chic look , or even with a more urban style. For men, the great classic is to wear a quilted jacket with jeans, boots and a chunky knit sweater with a knotted scarf. For women, it can also be worn in a classic way like Kate Middleton or with a trouser suit or a black dress for the longer quilted jacket designs.
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