Practical quilted jackets break into the list of trends for the new season. We show how they are worn by royalty and fashion influencers and hand over turnout passwords, where you can buy the most stylish options.
Along with shoes with a square cape, all variants of corsets and bright suits, a trend that is well known to both us and our grandmothers is returning to fashion – quilted jackets. Cozy printed clothes were worn by elegant Elizabeth Taylor, practical jackets are a mandatory part of the wardrobes of British royals and the same are now being worn by fashionable influencers. In general, although quilted jackets are leading the lists this season, this thing is far from a passing trend.
It’s hard to say who and when made these jackets a real trend: quilts and clothing were used by early civilizations in India, Southeast Asia and Siberia, as well as in Europe. But it was in the Middle Ages, when light quilted clothing, which was worn under chain mail and armor for warmth, this technique was firmly entrenched among the masses and became a very familiar solution in clothing.
Patchwork sewing first became a fashion statement in the XVII and XVIII centuries, when it appeared everywhere: from men’s vests to women’s skirts. In the thirties, this technique was used in sportswear, and in the forties, fluffy quilted skirts became fashionable.
In February 1955, Coco Chanel looked at the trend from a different angle and showed the public her new cult creation – a quilted handbag 2.55. The long strap allowed women to free their hands and carry it as comfortably as possible, and the versatile and practical design instantly made it a real it-bag. It is believed that the pattern was inspired by the windows of the Cistercian Abbey where she spent her childhood.
In 1965, quilted jackets once again became a coveted wardrobe item. It’s all the fault of former colonel of the US Air Force Steve Gulies and his wife Edne, who retired, moved to the UK and founded a business selling quilted outerwear under the Husky brand. They instantly became friends with the equestrian community by opening a riding center of the same name. And later – with the most influential horse lovers, Princess Anna and the Queen, who began wearing Husky jackets to riding classes.
Now the Barbour brand is more often associated with quilted jackets – another favorite of the royal family. In 1984, former farmer John Barbour founded J Barbour & Sons, and even then he laid the core values in the company, which is now managed by the fifth generation of the dynasty.
Queen Elizabeth in Barbour Jacket
Prince Harry in Barbour Jacket
In the new season, the model of the classic jacket has undergone significant changes – so much so that in the collections you can find both a classic blanket coat and a colorful cape in the style of color-blocking.
Quilted jackets will fit perfectly to different wardrobes: they can be worn with both classic suits and street style items. Their undoubted advantage lies precisely in the fact that they are an integral part of a classic wardrobe out of time and at the same time are quite practical in order to be combined with an everyday base. And which option will be more ideal for this season is purely your choice.
Where to look for the most stylish quilted things