On the street with Kendall Ruchti

Exploring Eau Claire’s fashion trends. This week: poof!

Photo by Kendall Ruchti

With winter weather creeping in, the utilitarian puffer jacket has made a strong impact on student fashion. The functional fabric repels water and forms to figures, making it a popular choice for Wisconsin’s coldest campus. The voluminous coat can have a dramatic silhouette or a cropped, bright figuration, and it’s sure to embrace heat and tackle trends during this chilly season.

Story by Kendall Ruchti, Photo Editor

With winter weather creeping in, the utilitarian puffer jacket has made a strong impact on student fashion. The functional fabric repels water and forms to figures, making it a popular choice for Wisconsin’s coldest campus. The voluminous coat can have a dramatic silhouette or a cropped, bright figuration, and it’s sure to embrace heat and tackle trends during this chilly season.