It seemed like just the other day we were wondering when this long summer would end, now the cold fingers of winter are already closing around Shanghai. The perfect outfit to prepare you for that very brief autumn to winter transition has to be a soft, warm down jacket. Mind you, we are not talking about those huge, ugly, puffy coats of old. Designers nowadays have found the solution to the warm vs stylish dilemma. Check out these 10 cool down jackets we sourced from taobao and be warm!
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For Ladies
Japanese style army coat with fur lined hood
RMB595

Khaki down coat with removable jersey hood
RMB398

Woolen down coat
RMB698

Trf down coat
RMB333

Catherine Harnel down coat
RMB358

For Guys
Moss green down jacket
RMB201

Black down jacket with removable Scandinavia patterned hood
RMB182.5

Glossy down jacket
RMB415

Khaki down jacket with woolen collar
RMB698

Long pocketed down coat
RMB398

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