Winter is gradually taking its place, and you're anticipating it by looking for the right coat for the season? With temperatures plummeting and often dipping below 0°C, winds becoming more violent and inclement weather more frequent, winter is a season when it's important to cover up well when you leave the house. But which coat to choose, down jacket or parka? Project X Paris, your streetwear fashion brand, invites you to discover in this article why the parka is a wise choice as winter approaches.
What's the difference between a down jacket and a parka?
What differences do you observe between men's down jacket and parka ? Indeed, these two jackets come up very frequently when it comes to choosing a new winter coat, but to make the right choice, it's important to understand the differences between them. In fact, there are a few nuances that differentiate these two coats. While both coats share the vocation of protecting you from the cold and inclement weather when temperatures drop, the down jacket is often thicker than the parka. By definition, a parka is a garment worn over another to insulate body heat and provide additional protection: it is both windproof and waterproof. Down jackets have the same properties, but are usually also feather-filled.
Why choose a parka for winter?
We've just seen, the parka is an over-jacket particularly suited to winter. But why choose this garment specifically for winter? Quite simply because the alternatives are generally less effective than the parka. The parka is as waterproof as a trench coat, as warm as a jacket. down jacket and provides wind protection like a windbreaker. The parka combines all the advantages of a winter jacket in a single garment. Originally designed for the military, the parka has become a fashion garment with a wide range of styles, cuts and designs, making it a truly trendy item of clothing.
Why choose your parka from Project X Paris?
Project X Paris offers a wide selection of casual, lifestyle and urban clothing. We have a range of parkas to suit all tastes. We offer two types of cut for your parka: either a short cut - i.e. at hip height - or a mid-length cut that reaches thigh height. You can also choose the opening system (zipper or slip-on). Finally, we offer two distinct ranges of parkas: the fur parka, with fur on the hood, and the more classic black parka.