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bullshead125 t1_irj8agy wrote

Soia & Kyo is my go-to. Canadian-level warmth, and stylish (as stylish as puffer coats can be). I don’t even zip my coat most days in NYC winters because it’s almost too-warm. They last forever too… eventually the pockets wore out a bit on my first one after 8yrs, and I bought an even warmer version. But there was so much life in it that the person I gave it to was THRILLED. Now I am a brand convert!

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lazymeggs t1_irjid4z wrote

Second this brand - I have two, a traditional puffer and a wool dressier one. I live in western NY. I will say that I think they tend to run a bit on the smaller side.

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sweetassassin t1_irkr6bl wrote

Stole my response!

Soia & Kyo is a brand I stumbled upon at Nordstrom Rack. I bought it without knowing a thing about the brand. Paid $190 for a gorgeous down jacket with slimming, modern lines. Little did I know that it was $400 at full price. That was 7 years ago and I still get compliments on it whenever I wear it.

Btw I can only wear it on sub freezing temps, wind and no sun, otherwise it’s too hot. Literally just wear a T-shirt underneath.

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bullshead125 t1_irksuek wrote

Right? I came to NYC at 18 and didn’t have “proper” winter gear for years. Poor college kid, would just always be miserable outside. Finding a coat in which it is almost IMPOSSIBLE to be cold was literally life-changing…

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weed_in_sidewalk OP t1_irmgtoo wrote

They’re so beautiful! And expensive on their website! Good to know that they’re warm though.

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sweetassassin t1_irmj9mb wrote

Remember on their website it’s in CDN. I think the dollar is stronger.

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bullshead125 t1_irmvnfb wrote

I usually get them on eBay or other resale sites! Bought a brand-new S&K Camelia coat on Poshmark for $225 (retail: $400+) this past winter. Still expensive! but the quality is better than most things you can get for that price, IMO.

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