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Women's designer parka
The parka is a winter garment, a fur-padded jacket that is buttoned up to the neck and keeps you protected from the cold. We can find different models of Parka, some short and others longer. The parka is a garment that over time has been often revisited and that is why various models can be totally different from each other. From waterproof to cotton, parkas are garments that not everyone can wear right. We need to know how to choose the model that best suits our style and try to make it the central item of our outfit. Stylists always try to introduce all types of parkas by offering bright but also neutral colors for those who are faithful to more sober colors such as black, white or gray, perfect for every look.
The history of women's parkas
The parka we know today, a hip-length padded jacket, is wrapped in a long history that originates in Canada. It is, in fact, a garment that over time has been frequently revised, for this reason in today's fashion we can find various different models. From waterproof to cotton, parkas are essential items during the cold seasons. The original parkas worn in the wilds of Canada had a coarser shape and looked a lot like our anoraks today. These were made with animal skins, which in addition to keeping warm, were waterproof and suitable for outdoor life. In these villages, parkas were also used to identify the social status of its citizens, for example lining and finishing the hood or neckline with fur was a sign of wealth. In 1951, however, the parka was used by soldiers during the Korean War. It had a cord in the hem that allowed it to be tied around the legs to trap more heat, a feature that we can still find today in some modern parkas. We can begin to see this coat worn in the streets of cities, around the 50s and 60s with the Mod movement, made up of modern jazz fans. These were characterized by a unique and particular style, in fact they were inspired by military clothing enriching it with pins and patches. It is a garment that over time has been frequently revised and that is why various models can be totally different from each other, going from waterproof to cotton ones.
Women's parkas today
Women's parkas can be worn in various ways and have a more or less sober style, according to our tastes. They are very opaque, heavy outerwear and in winter they provide a lot of shelter from the cold. We can choose a chic model to always be elegant, even when we dress sporty. They combine with many types of different accessories such as handbags or shoulder bags. We also have a lot of choice when it comes to shoes because they look good both with boots, with heels and with flat shoes. In general, the choice of designer houses on oversize models because they can be both sporty and elegant, in addition to the fact that they are very comfortable. Among the best known and most glamorous models we can mention those by Balenciaga, Moncler Genius, Prada and Loewe.
