Short Padding Era: What Short Padding Have Celebrities Chosen?

With the recent fluctuating temperatures, people are searching for winter outerwear earlier than usual. The temperature is expected to drop significantly after this weekend, and the industry is already showcasing various styles of padding and down to prepare for winter.

# Padding? Down? Confusion in Terms…What's the Difference?

Padding and down, both terms for winter outerwear, are often used interchangeably. Let's clarify the differences between these terms and introduce the trending winter outerwear of the year.

Firstly, padding (padding) originally means 'to fill inside' and generally refers to clothing quilted with down (feathers), synthetic fibers, or cotton as filling. 'Padded jacket' is a more accurate term, but in Korea, the term is widely used to refer to outerwear filled with cotton or duck down.

On the other hand, down or down jackets specifically refer to jackets styled like jumpers, filled with duck or goose feathers between the outer and inner layers. Down jackets are categorized based on the type of filling used: duck down or goose down.

# 23FW Down Jacket Trend: Short Down

The short down trend, which has been popular for several years, is expected to continue this winter. Short down, a cropped length padding, is not only easy to match with various fashion items but can also create trendy looks on its own. Especially this year, products using eco-friendly materials considering sustainability as well as style are attracting attention.

NEPA's 'Switch Down' is a reversible short down combining quilted tube fabric with a sleek silhouette of solid fabric, allowing for two different styles depending on preference. The trendy cropped length slightly covers the hips, reducing the bulkiness typical of down, and features sleeve end bands and hem strings for a natural fit.

Moreover, the quilted tube fabric features NEPA's 'PEAK A' pattern, inspired by their PEAK A symbol, minimizing stitching to prevent clustering and leakage of the filling, ensuring the fit remains unchanged over time. The filling is ethically certified down (RDS), considering environmental values.

New Balance has introduced minimalist designs like the 'Active Light Lightweight Goose Down', 'Short Goose Down', and the trendy cropped 'Women's Active Flower Short Down', which are suitable for the currently popular Old Money look. They use 'Premium European Goose Down' certified by RDS for enhanced lightweight and warmth, offering premium quality.

Cha Jungwon showcased a fresh and innocent daily look by matching New Balance's short padding with a miniskirt.

Discovery Expedition's 'Bella Tube Women's Lightweight Short Padding' is a lightweight down jacket for women, featuring a diamond tube quilting pattern and a semi-oversized fit.

It uses European goose down filling for durability, lightweight, and warmth. Pyo Yejin styled the Discovery short padding with white pants and a white bra top for a sexy look.

Global lifestyle fashion brand Calvin Klein introduced the 'Relaxed Short Down Puffer,' a wearable daily item with a two-way zipper for easy fit adjustment. Le Sserafim Kazuha stylishly wore Calvin Klein's black padding with black jeans.

Eider has further upgraded its signature down series, the 'Stooky Down Series,' synonymous with short down jackets.

The 'Stooky Down Series,' a short down jacket with a bomber jacket design, has been a steady bestseller and signature item since its first release in 2015.

This year, the Stooky Down Jacket maintains its original design while introducing more upgraded colors and styles. The lineup includes various items such as the original 'Stooky UNI Down Jacket,' the cropped women's 'Stooky Short Down Jacket,' the high-performance 'Stooky Premium III Down,' and the vest-style 'Stooky UNI Down Vest.'

All products in the series use goose down filling certified by the 'Responsible Down Standard (RDS).' This ensures the excellent thermal insulation capabilities of goose down, maintaining warmth for a long duration.

A representative from NEPA commented, "This year, as severe cold is expected again, short down jackets that can create various fits according to length, color, and design are popular.
We ask for a lot of interest in short down products that consider sustainability and are being released in a variety of eco-friendly options."