In the ninth installment of this series, which explores the profound world of , we’ll be focusing on down outerwear—arguably the must-have item for winter.
When it comes to *Stone Island*, the brand’s down jackets enjoy such immense trust that—even among its many iconic pieces—people consistently say, “I always start with the down jackets.” This season’s collection lives up to that reputation, featuring a lineup of masterpieces that perfectly blend the brand’s cutting-edge technology with the highest-quality down.
One item that particularly stands out is the “CRINKLE REPS NY DOWN JACKET.” It is made from lightweight recycled nylon woven at high density and treated with a resin coating to provide wind resistance and light water repellency. The standout features are the unique, crinkled texture created by the resin treatment’s distinctive dyeing process and the rich texture achieved through garment dyeing with added water-repellent agents.
The color of this jacket is called Ocean Green.
There's a pocket with the logo on the inside.
Down Jacket ¥214,500, Sweater ¥94,600, Knit Pants ¥104,500, Sneakers ¥88,000
And let’s also touch on the fashion appeal of this down jacket.
The drawcord at the hem allows you to adjust the silhouette. For example, when worn as is, you can enjoy a clean, urban boxy silhouette, but by tightening the drawcord at the hem, you can easily transform it into a rounded, voluminous shape. In addition to its functional role in keeping out the cold, another great feature is that you can enjoy changing its look to suit your styling.
Crinkle Reps NY Down Jacket
¥214,500
In addition, this season’s lineup features models that showcase cutting-edge technical innovations.
The “SEAMLESS TUNNEL NYLON DOWN – TC JACKET” is made from lightweight stretch nylon, with compartments for down automatically formed on the loom using a special weaving structure. By significantly enhancing the down’s ability to stay sealed in place, the jacket not only excels in thermal insulation but is also lightweight due to the absence of stitching and resists down leakage. It is finished with a garment-dyed process that includes a water-repellent treatment.
Seamless Tunnel Nylon Down – TC Jacket
¥170,500
Additionally, the “NYLON METAL IN ECONYL® DOWN VEST,” designed to add flair to layered looks, reimagines the brand’s signature “NYLON METAL” with its metallic finish using ECONYL® recycled nylon. In addition to the windproof and water-repellent properties provided by the inner resin coating, the tape applied throughout the garment and the collar create variations in how the garment-dyed fabric absorbs color, resulting in subtle yet striking color contrasts and unique visual effects—a clever design touch.
Nylon and Metal Econyl® Down Vest
¥192,500
Each piece is made with 100% real down (10%) and boasts the “RDS (Responsible Down Standard)” international certification—awarded only to down that strictly meets animal welfare and traceability standards—ensuring a quality that adults can wear with confidence, backed by ethical practices. Their lightness, which moves you every time you slip them on, and their overwhelming functional beauty make this the brand’s crowning achievement—a supreme collection worthy of closing out the season.
Direction & Styling_Kazumi Horiguchi
Photo by Shiori Ota
Hair_Natsuo
Model: Katsuya Maiguma
Text_Shinri Kobayashi
Edit_Ryo Muramatsu
