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Unisex quilted jackets from St Petersburg

Unisex quilted jackets from St Petersburg

27 April 2018

‘Sustainable. Genderless. Ironic’ is the motto for this new Russian brand that just wants you to stay warm.

Vatnique is a new outerwear label from St Petersburg producing one-size unisex quilted jackets from sustainable materials. The jackets are produced in limited quantities with the aim of reducing fabric waste. All jackers cost 15,000 rubles ($240) and are currently only available for purchase through the label’s Instagram account.

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The label’s name is a ironic French take on the word “vatnik”, a traditional Russian quilted jacket which was the most popular outerwear in the 19th century. In modern Russia, the word is also used as a slang term for a blind patriot.

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The brand plans to launch a separate online store soon.