ALLIED Feather + Down launches its first collection of down jackets. Initially, the jackets were exclusively released to the Japanese market. The four-piece collection is now available in the United States and highlights leaders in global textile and apparel development.
The jackets in the range blur the lines between outdoor performance and fashion-forward aesthetics. ALLIED Feather + Down plans to add more items to the collection going forward but will now only feature four. The first is the Flameproof Down COat, built to withstand the harsh environments of mountaintops. Filled with down, the jacket boasts interior shoulder straps to allow wearers to take it off when it gets warm. Other items in the collection include the UL Bulky Down Jacket, the REversibnle Down Cardigan, and the Weatherproof Coat.
Down Jacket Capsules
ALLIED Feather + Down Launches its First Down Capsule Collection
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