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# Retro Reversible Puffer Jackets
Places+Faces Unveils Its Eclectic "Final Drop of the Year"

By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-12-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-drop-of-the-year
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/12/places-faces-2022-final-drop-info) & [placesplusfaces](https://www.placesplusfaces.com/blogs/news/final-drop-of-the-year)

Streetwear label Places+Faces has launched its "final drop of the year," a diverse selection of retro-inspired pieces with a focus on [winter-ready looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyone-tokyo-fallwinter-2025).

The new collection features a wide range of garments, including tracksuits, heavy sweaters, [puffer jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-puffertech), crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies, and t-shirts. The new eye-catching puffers come in two versions: a two-tone jacket in teal and olive green and a reversible iteration dressed in all-black on one side and gray and khaki on the other. In addition, both puffers feature an adjustable hood and waist.

Another standout item within the collection is the [full tracksuit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-athleisure), which is delivered in a neutral brown with Places+Faces text written in Old English font. Rounding out the capsule is a selection of graphic tees featuring retro video game-inspired illustrations.

Image Credit: Places+Faces

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.3/10
- Popularity: 24% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 11%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Retro-inspired Outerwear:** Opportunity for fashion brands to revamp classic outerwear styles with a modern twist, incorporating unique color combinations and reversible designs.
- **Mix-and-match Textures:** Potential for designers to experiment with the combination of contrasting textures to create visually appealing and tactile clothing pieces.
- **Retro Graphics:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate retro graphics into apparel collections, inspired by classic video game illustrations and logos.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the popularity of retro-inspired styles and graphic designs to create unique and eye-catching apparel collections.
- **Streetwear:** Streetwear labels can incorporate elements of classic outerwear to create unique and functional pieces, tailored towards a younger demographic.
- **Gaming and Entertainment:** Gaming and entertainment companies can collaborate with fashion brands to incorporate retro video game-inspired graphics and designs into apparel collections, creating a crossover appeal for consumers.

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