BRAVE THE ELEMENTS IN THE ULTIMATE WINTER WARMERS THIS SEASON. THE PUFFER JACKET COMBINES FUNCTION AND FASHION, MAKING IT A PRACTICAL CHOICE FOR EVERYDAY GLAMOUR

BY CALEIGH OSTROM

Burberry Check Cropped Puffer Jacket

Designed in Burberry’s iconic check pattern, this cropped style is made with 70% recycled content and filled with plush goose down and feathers. Finished with an integrated snow skirt and rib-knit cuff. $1,650, saks.com

Prada Re-Nylon Gabardine Cropped Down Jacket

A chic topper made from regenerated nylon yarns composed of recycled, purified plastic trash from the ocean and textile waste fibers that form dimensional triangular baffles interpreting the signature Prada triangle. The cropped length features a funnel neck, zip pockets, and a printed logo at the chest. $3,750, prada.com

Brunello Cucinelli Teddy Shearling Puffer Jacket

Cucinelli’s love for exquisite fabrics is evident in this sporty silhouette, designed with curled shearling that adds texture to the classic quilting. The cuffs and hem are elasticized to lock in warmth, and the chest is embellished with the house’s signature crest. $13,250, neimanmarcus.com

Dolce & Gabbana Script Logo Puffer Jacket w/ Detachable Hood

Featuring a graffiti-inspired all-over script logo that is both bold and playful, this puffer sports a thick stand collar and large side welt pockets to keep your hands toasty and warm. $2,595, bergdorfgoodman.com

Carolina Herrera Floral-Print Crop Puffer Coat

Adorned with a playful petunia floral print, this ultra-feminine padded topper rocks a relaxed fit and is filled with warm duck down and feathers. Team the cropped length with high-waisted pants. $2,990, bergdorfgoodman.com

Balenciaga Maxi Bow Puffer Coat

Creative director Demna Gvasalia is lauded for challenging proportions. Here, an exaggerated triangular silhouette with an oversized fit is made from a technical micro faille and detailed with a large detachable bow at the back with a stellar secret power: it can also be worn as a scarf. $6,200, saks.com

Gucci Padded Cotton-Blend Logo-Jacquard Down Jacket

Gucci’s historic rhombi design was introduced in the ’70s and has since become a distinctive house code. Crafted from canvas, this updated version is punctuated with padded insulating down, silver tone hardware, a leather logo at the front, and the instantly recognizable GG monogram. $3,800, netaporter.com