WANT! Puffy Fashion: The Duvet Look-Alike

The puff-sleeve fashion trend has been revolutionized. Now, luxury designers are “puffifying” the runway and here’s what it looks like.

Inspired by Princess Diana’s 1981 wedding gown, this is the captivating puff sleeve design from spring 2024: 

Versus Rick Owens’ FW24 Porterville Jackets—the duvet lookalike—which is a much more overemphasized version of the puffy sleeve:  

Or, even these Black Pod Down Trousers from CHENPENG offer a more exaggerated version of the original puff trend:

The truth is, most puffy fashion is not always ready-to-wear. The intense shape and design of the garments makes practicality difficult for everyday. 

So, while runway fashion has a tendency for extremism, puffy fashion can also be worn casually—where luxury designs are more wearable. Take these padded Prada nylon quilted slippers, for example: 

Another practical must-have is this black minidress by Nicklas Skovgaard:

Yes, puffy fashion has gained traction on the runway. Whether you’re a fan of not-so-ready-to-wear designs or want to start experimenting with practical fashion, puffy fashion is in Vogue.  

In 2023, celebs like Emily Ratajkowski and Bella Hadid were spotted wearing the ultra-trendy puffer coat. As this style continues to dominate the colder seasons, it is expected to take over again in winter 2025. 

So, don’t shy away from puffing-up your wardrobe this upcoming winter season. 

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Article by Brya Sheridan, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine
Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine
WANT! Created by Ayoka Lucas

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