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You know the rule: the colder the weather, the cozier the outfit. As the temperature begins to drop, so does our motivation to look fashionable. Thankfully, a certain trending fabric is not only making it easier to look stylish this season, but also keeping us warm all winter long. It’s sherpa season.
Primarily used as a lining for apparel and accessories (think sweatshirts and blankets), sherpa fabric is similar to fleece but often softer. Resembling sheepskin, sherpa is made using cotton, acrylic or polyester fibers, making it a vegan and cruelty-free outerwear alternative to animal hides and furs.
No matter your style, a sherpa jacket will fit seamlessly into just about any wardrobe. From sporty to splurge-worthy, sherpa season never looked so good thanks to these 7 jackets.
An Athletic Aesthetic
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Alo Yoga: Foxy Sherpa Jacket ($188)
Embrace your athletic side with Alo –a brand made for the newbie and longtime yogi alike. Over the years, Alo has married comfortable and contemporary designs that are made for mindful movement.
Take the studio to the street with this Foxy Sherpa Jacket that exudes post-workout vibes. Available in six muted, neutral tones, this jacket is what your ‘90s dreams are made of thanks to a tapered, ribbed waist and easily removable hood. The steel blue colorway is a personal favorite. Versatile enough to go with just about everything, this jacket is eye-catching and will set you apart from the crowd in a sea of sherpa coats.
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Italic: Teddy Zip-Up Jacket ($65)
Reinventing retail by taking the middleman out of the equation, Italic is making some of your favorite products more accessible without the premium price tag. Ensuring a quality-first approach, Italic works with expert manufacturers behind the world’s most in-demand products to create an arsenal of goods for less than you'd expect.
Cozy up in this affordable Teddy Zip Up Jacket! With hundreds of reviews and a 4.7/5 customer rating, this jacket is not only soft to the touch, but it also features a high, mock neck collar that will keep you warm. Available in both black and light camel, you can pair this coat with leggings and a tee for the perfect running-errands outfit.
A Course In Casual
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Oak + Fort: Sherpa Shacket ($128)
Wardrobe staples can often be a mysterious concept. Half of the time, our favorite pieces of clothing come to us out of the blue whether it is thrifting, shopping the sales or finding a gem on the rack. Oak + Fort helps make timeless designs easier to find.
It is no secret that the shacket is having a moment. Oak + Fort’s Sherpa Shacket perfectly marries lumberjack vibes with a functional silhouette. Dress this piece of outerwear up with denim and booties or go for a more casual look with leggings and a hoodie.
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Z Supply: Cannon Quilted Sherpa Jacket ($110)
Simple and stylish aren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, when the two come together, they often create the best of both worlds. California-based Z Supply has masterfully merged van-life chic with Monterey mom, offering an arsenal of timeless apparel.
With a relaxed silhouette and button-down closure, The Cannon Quilted Sherpa Jacket is both cozy and casual. Its olive green detailing in a soft jersey fabric and quilted pockets make this jacket easy to style with jeans and a pair of sneakers.
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Tuckernuck: Navy Rhodes Shearling Quarter Zip ($168)
There is something inherently elegant about the styles of the coastal Northeast. Tuckernuck – a small island off of Nantucket – also happens to be the name of the female-founded online marketplace bringing together elevated yet classic apparel, accessories and homeware. Inspired by nostalgic summer nights and beach town escapes, Tuckernuck shines a spotlight on unique retailers from small boutiques to fan-favorite brands.
Available in four classic colorways, The Rhodes Shearling Quarter Zip is a soft and slouchy pullover with leather-trimmed detailing. Style with leggings and a t-shirt for an on-the-go look, or dress it up with jeans and a pair of booties for an afternoon with friends at brunch.
Splurge-Worthy Style
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Splendid: Grayson Sherpa Jacket ($228)
The mission to create the perfect t-shirt lead to the inception of Splendid – apparel that fits seamlessly into your everyday life. Each piece is designed to take casual and make it polished. Thankfully, this means that layering just got a whole lot easier!
The Grayson Sherpa Jacket is a long, hooded cocoon to keep you snug all winter long. Available in black and porcelain, this coat has a button closure and large pockets.
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SAM.: Isabel Sherpa ($450)
Are you manifesting après-ski vibes this winter? SAM.’s outerwear styles flawlessly combine function and fashion with a nod to alpine-inspired luxury. Using resilient fabrics and high performance materials, each coat is designed to keep you cozy despite the cold.
The Isabel Sherpa gives the classic puffer silhouette a stylish upgrade. Filled with down, this jacket is both warm and soft with a high collar to keep out the wind. Lightweight and water-repellent, it also features a rollout hood beneath the zipper on the collar and a front zip closure.
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While some trends may leave us skeptical, we have a feeling that sherpa is here to stay. Other than jackets and cold-weather accessories, plan to see sherpa showing up as an even larger fashion statement in 2022. We hope this helps you ace sherpa season and keeps you cozy while commuting this winter!
