Down jackets have always been a fashion icon.

No longer just a winter item, down jackets have now crossed all boundaries, from the streets to the catwalks.

Not just a coat to keep warm, down jackets have now become an indispensable item on the catwalk.

According to The Guardian , the puffer jacket has now become a symbol of the times as the public took notice of Lily Allen's appearance on the album cover. West End Girl in a striking green life jacket.

Down jackets are no longer just a piece of clothing to keep you warm.

In the cover photo of the album West End Girl , Allen is not wearing an evening gown or luxury brand, but a shirt familiar to millions of people.

It's the image of a normal, simple, but genuine Lily Allen, which is also the reason why this album cover has become a topic of discussion not only in music but also in the fashion world.

Lily Allen and the polka dot blue life jacket are the highlight on the cover of the album West End Girl - Photo: Lily Allen

Down jackets are an indispensable item when the weather gets colder. Many international stars have chosen to wear down jackets when going out to keep warm and bring the spirit of street fashion - Photo: Backgrid

Not only appearing on the streets, down jackets also appeared on major fashion shows. At this time, down jackets are no longer in their original design but have been cleverly processed and transformed by designers into "unique" jackets - Photo - Sacai

The down jacket, once a winter staple, has now become a wardrobe staple worldwide.

Although two years ago, John Lewis’s fashion director told The Guardian : “We’re moving away from down jackets to more elegant coats,” the reality proves otherwise: down jackets still dominate the streets, catwalks and social media every time the cold winds blow.

According to Uniqlo , its £109 down jacket is currently a top seller, while streetwear brand Palace has also launched a down beanie, incorporating the material into accessories.

On screen, the character Mira from the K-pop anime Demon Hunters wears a puffer jacket inspired by André Leon Talley's famous "sleeping bag jacket" at the Met Gala .

Spanish artist Nieves González, who designed Allen's album cover, revealed to The Guardian why   She chose the life jacket because “it is a very contemporary object.” When combined with the classical painting composition of the 16th and 17th centuries, the life jacket creates an interesting dialogue between tradition and modernity, between eternal values ​​and the spirit of the present day.

Sustainable fashion icon

The Guardian said the origin of the life jacket began in 1936, when Eddie Bauer, an American hunter, nearly lost his life due to hypothermia and from there he invented the Skyliner life jacket, the world's first life jacket.

From a survival product, the puffer jacket quickly entered the world of high fashion in the 1990s, when Prada Sport and Helmut Lang brought it to the catwalk.

The global popularity of down jackets has led to pressure to change manufacturing practices. The traditional down filling has led to criticism of the industry for being unethical, while the polyester shell pollutes the environment.

The Guardian also shared that brands are starting to turn to sustainable materials: Pangaia launched the Flwrdwn line of life jackets made from recycled nylon and a blend of wildflower materials and corn biopolymers. Meanwhile, Ponda developed BioPuff - a fabric made from wetland reeds that both absorbs carbon and conserves the ecosystem.

Although replaced with environmentally friendly materials, Ponda's life jacket still ensures warmth, lightness and breathability - Photo: Ponda

“Just by changing the inside, you can significantly reduce the environmental impact,” says Neloufar Taheri, co-founder of Ponda.

Meanwhile, sustainable fashion activist Orsola de Castro recommends extending the life of a down jacket by gently cleaning and repairing it rather than buying a new one. “A down jacket is designed to last, it’s warm, it’s durable and it can last you for years,” she told The Guardian.

From a symbol of survival, the life jacket has become a symbol of equality in fashion, sometimes authenticity is the most fashionable thing.

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