[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] This winter's must-have outerwear is undoubtedly the 'fleece.' From basic designs that are easy to find to fleeces with unique, differentiated styles, you can enjoy both warmth and stylishness.
Fila has launched the 'Boa Fleece Collection,' applying fleece to a wide range of fashion items including apparel, shoes, and accessories. While previously focusing on outerwear such as boa jackets and vests, this year features a variety of products made with boa material, including sweatshirts, slide shoes, backpacks, and crossbody bags, attracting attention. Especially, with more diverse colors, designs, and lengths than last year, the collection offers a wider selection to suit individual tastes and needs.
The 'Palette Boa Jacket,' which applies trendy colors like yellow, teal, and red as accent colors, and the 'Crema Boa Fleece,' available in both collar and hooded jacket styles with soft color tones, are Fila's representative boa jackets this season. The 'Popcorn Boa Fleece Jacket' stands out with its front panel color blocking and logo details, and the same design is also available as the 'Popcorn Boa Fleece Vest.' Longer boa jackets that cover the hips and extend further are also notable. The women's 'Women's Hood Long Boa Jacket,' which reaches the knees, offers excellent warmth thanks to its extended length.
Sports brand Prospecs offers a variety of fleece products, ranging from basic lines to those with added padding insulation or big logo design points. The basic line features clean designs with varied shapes and colors, considering not only the existing fleece customer base of teens and twenties but also those in their thirties and forties.
The men's 'Fuzzy Fleece Jacket' highlights the cozy and soft texture unique to fleece. It is lightweight and highly warm, making it convenient for everyday wear and light outdoor activities. It is available in four colors: ivory, beige, khaki, and black.
The women's 'Basic Fleece Jacket' uses smooth fleece fabric from below the chest to the waist to reduce bulkiness, covering the drawback of potentially looking puffy. When the zipper is fully closed, it covers the cheeks, providing extra warmth in cold weather. It comes in four colors: ivory, light pink, brown, and black.
The men's 'Bonding Fleece Hood Jacket' features an integrated hood design, with bonding processing added to the fleece fabric to enhance windproofing and warmth. The zipper pocket on the chest serves both storage and design purposes. Available in beige, off-white, pink, and charcoal gray, it is a unisex product suitable for family or couple looks.
The reversible product, which enhances practicality by allowing two styles depending on preference, targets the trendy MZ generation.
LF, a lifestyle company operating Daks domestically, offers the 'House Check Fleece Jumper,' which combines design and functionality. The exterior uses fleece material with a sophisticated color and soft texture to create a warm atmosphere, while the lining is designed with windproof fabric featuring the house check pattern to enhance warmth.
With a clean silhouette and optimal length, it is made to be easily worn by anyone, and the high-neck zip-up design that naturally rises to the neck adds comfort and a refined look.
The zipper slider is made of nickel for durability, and delicate piping technique expressing the house check pattern is applied on both edges of the slider, adding Daks' iconic style. The men's version is available in black and gray, while the women's version comes in ivory and beige.
Nordic-inspired golfwear brand Wide Angle has introduced fleece material applied women's golfwear and accessories targeting young golfers.
The 'Women's Confidence Fleece Long Vest' features the unique and soft appearance of fleece material. Its long length covering the lower body enhances warmth, and as a vest, it can be layered with various outfits. The waist banding design provides comfortable wear while helping to create a slim body line.
The 'Women's Fleece Hybrid Full-Zip Mid-Layer' enhances functionality by mixing various materials. Stretchy materials are used on the arms and waist for ease of movement, fleece material is applied from the chest to the neck, and brushed fabric is used on the back to maximize warmth while adding design differentiation. The tape design on the arms completes a stylish look.
The 'Women's Confidence Print Fleece Windbreaker Jacket' features Wide Angle's signature double W logo. It uses fleece material on the front and windproof lining for excellent warmth, while the arms use jersey fabric to enhance mobility. It is practical for everyday wear and rounds, suitable as an outer garment or for layering.
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