The Quilted Edit: 10 Jackets to Level‑Up Your Layering

Quilted outerwear has always walked the line between function and fashion. The earliest quilt‑stitched garments date back centuries, think padded gambesons worn under medieval armour, but the modern jacket we recognise took shape in 1965 when American entrepreneur Steve Guylas created the lightweight, diamond‑stitched Husky riding coat in England. Its water‑repellent nylon, corduroy collar and insulating wadding made it an instant countryside staple, soon adopted by members of the British royal family and, eventually, style icons from Princess Diana to Kate Moss. By the 1990s fashion houses like Chanel and Burberry were re‑interpreting the quilted motif, while Barbour’s Liddesdale cemented the look in pop culture (even making a cameo on Alexa Chung’s Instagram mood boards).

Fast‑forward to today and quilted jackets have resurfaced on both runways and sidewalks. Prada’s FW23 show sent oversized liner coats down the catwalk, Miu Miu layered cropped quilted bombers over micro‑minis, and celebrities such as Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber have been spotted swapping puffers for sleek quilted numbers. Why the comeback? Blame the rise of “quiet luxury” (clean lines, technical fabrics, heritage references) and the push toward lighter, packable layers that work across seasons. Quilted pieces tick all the boxes: warmth without bulk, a graphic texture that elevates simple outfits, and thanks to recycled poly fills and organic cotton outers, strong sustainability credentials.

Below you’ll find ten quilted jackets that capture this renaissance, spanning investment‑level Totême to under‑$100 Amazon essentials. Treat it as a shopping guide, a Pinterest board, or simply a reminder that practical clothes can still feel exciting.

1. TOTEME Quilted Recycled‑Shell Jacket

$930

2. COS Oversized Quilted Jacket

$260

3. Zara Water-repellent Quilted Jacket

$79.95

4. Arket Quilted Jacket

$185

5. Everlane ReNew Quilted Long Liner

$181

6. Uniqlo Pufftech Relaxed Jacket

$99.99

7. R. M. Williams Lauren Liner

$399

8. The Frankie Shop Quilted padded ripstop jacket

$225

9. Amazon PEHMEA Women's Quilted Lightweight Jacket

$40.80

10. Damson Madder Diana Quilted Shell Jacket

$200

Quilted jackets prove that practicality and polish can coexist. Whether you spring for TOTEME’s investment piece or Amazon’s budget‑friendly option, the stitched silhouette is here to stay. So layer up, experiment with belts and textures, and let your outerwear do the talking. Tag @LuméStudio if you add any of these to cart; I’d love to see how you style yours!