24 Designer Puffer Coats to Keep You Extra Cosy This Winter

last updated 21 November 2023

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Annabel Rosendahl wearing Acne Studio puffer jacket.

I feel like this is a safe place to admit I've never owned a puffer jacket. Considering I live in the UK, where it's cold for more months than it is remotely warm, this seems crazy, right? There's a few reasons why I've swerved puffers year after year (even though I'm perpetually cold). The first reason being I've found a lot of them, well, ugly. And the second main reason being every time I've tried them on they seem to swamp my 5'4" frame. The thing is, though, with more and more brands creating iterations, there are so many more lengths in puffer, quilted or padded styles to choose from. Making it better for us women on the more petite side.

So this year, I've decided it's time to invest in a coat that'll makes me feel like I'm swaddled up in my much-loved duvet. While I love the Arket puffer everyone wore last year, it's the designer versions that have caught my eye this year. If it isn't the quilted version from the new Ganni x Barbour collaboration, it's the new contrast Totême style. Add to this a sprinkling of Jil Sander, Prada and Gucci and I think I've found the best (measured on a scale of coziness and aesthetics) puffer coats around. While they'll always be more of an investment buy thanks to their specialist thermal qualities, I've found styles to suit different budgets.

Scroll on to discover the best designer puffer coats for women, just in time for the cold snap.

THE BEST DESIGNER PUFFER COATS FOR WOMEN UNDER £500:

Paloma Wool

Otter Long Padded Puffer Coat

Scarf coats are sticking around for yet another year.

Barbour X Ganni

Barbour X Ganni Burghley Quilted Recycled Shell Coat

Fresh from the second collaboration between Barbour and Ganni–obsessed!

Rains

Kevo Waterproof Quilted Puffer Jacket

It doesn't look like your average waterproof jacket, it's definitely more stylish thanks to the cool minty shade.

Taion

Quilted Down Jacket

This thin liner is designer to regulate body temperature, and it could easily be added under another coat as an extra layer.

Ganni

Quilted Recycled-Ripstop Coat

Ready and waiting to be taken on those winter walks in the countryside.

Baum Und Pferdgarten

Delaware Coat

Chocolate brown is having a serious moment so this glossy coat is an all-round winner.

THE BEST DESIGNER PUFFER COATS FOR WOMEN UNDER £1000

Goldbergh

Snowflake Recycled-Fibre Quilted Down Ski Jacket

Love, love, love this logo ski jacket from Goldberg. If you get extra cold throughout winter, a professional ski puffer will end up being your most-worn coat.

Max Mara

Trebi quilted down coat

This quilted style by Max Mara makes puffer coats look as luxe as they feel.

Agolde

X Shoreditch Ski Club Nova Denim Duffer Jacket

Hello denim-puffer-jacket-of-dreams.

Totême

Quilted Cotton Coat

The contrast detail makes the Totême quilted jacket feel fresh.

Raey

Hooded Mega Puffer Quilted Coat

Basically a hug in coat form.

Perfect Moment

Parka Iii Belted Printed Quilted Down Ski Jacket

If you're heading to the slopes, this is for you.

THE BEST DESIGNER PUFFER COATS FOR WOMEN UNDER £2000:

Moncler

Parana down jacket

Moncler is one of the most-known brands for puffers, and this khaki and pink cropped version is a winner. You can also pop it on a 30-degree wash!

Canada Goose

Byward quilted satin down parka

Canada Goose is renowned for its brilliant puffer coats, and this classic will be worn year after year.

Rick Owens

Cropped down jacket

There will be no risk of being cold with this high-neck style by Rick Owens.

Jil Sander

Padded down jacket

Of course Jil Sander has a style destined for minimalists.

IENKI IENKI

Michlin Hooded Belted Quilted Shell Down Jacket

Because we all know red is the colour of the season.

Canada Goose

Down Marlow Puffer Jacket

Cropped styles are so easy to style with everything from jeans to midi dresses.

THE BEST DESIGNER PUFFER COATS FOR WOMEN OVER £2000

Prada

Re-Nylon down coat

This Prada longline style with nipped in waist will stop smaller frames from feeling swamped in fabric.

Gucci

GG canvas puffer jacket

Love the subtle monogram print on this Gucci number.

Valentino Garavani

Toile Iconographique Down Jacket

Stunning.

Jil Sander

Down-Filled Hooded Coat

Butter yellow is another shade to invest in this season.

Saint Laurent

Oversized down coat

This Saint Laurent maxi will stay in your wardrobe forever.

Prada

Re-Nylon Down Jacket

Logomania isn't going anywhere.

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Harriet Davey is a freelance fashion editor who has been part of Who What Wear's extended team since 2017. She previously worked in print at Look magazine and has since worked across print, digital and social for many other titles, including British Vogue, Stylist, Grazia, Refinery29 and Marie Claire. Also a stylist, Harriet has had the pleasure of producing cover shoots and editorials along with commercial shoots for brands including Boux Avenue, Watches of Switzerland, Benefit Cosmetics and Revolution. To add to this, Harriet also works in live TV styling for ITV’s This Morning.