The 5 Best Places To Buy A North Face Puffer Jacket
The 5 Best Places To Buy A North Face Puffer Jacket
The North Face puffer jacket is an absolutely iconic, staple piece for every wardrobe. In 2023, the prices for puffers are starting to sky rocket. We're breaking down the best places to buy one.
If you're considering buying a puffer jacket, then you already know they're an essential for a stylish, all year-round fit. Worn by celebrities, influencers and your Dad walking the dog - the puffer jacket has truly taken over. But where can you get them from? Straight from The North Face? Or an edgy vintage store? Let's find out.
#1 The North Face
The #1 best place to buy a puffer jacket is from The North Face store. There are hundreds of these stores across the world, placed in most major cities. Buying from The North Face comes with a high cost. Some puffers are fetching up to £400/€400.
Buying directly from the stores guarantees authenticity. However, these stores often lack a wide range of sizes, styles and colours due to stock shortages.
#2 Vintage Stores
Possibly the most straightforward and cost effective ways to buy a puffer jacket is through a vintage clothing website. These businesses specialise in authentic designer clothing, at a fraction of the price.
Stores like We Vintage range their puffers from £50-£200, half the price of the retail cost! They ship straight to your door; with free shipping, exchanges, and a much better environmental footprint due to the secondhand nature.
#3 Other Online Retailers
Online retailers such as size?, JD and END. Clothing are other 'go to' destinations for buying brand-new authentic puffer jackets.
Like The North Face stores, these retailers stock the latest styles and colour ways at the same high retail cost. These online retailers have stores too, where you can try before you buy to find your ideal size.
#4 Online Marketplaces
Online marketplaces are a great way to purchase puffer jackets for much lower than the retail cost. Depop is the favourite amongst younger consumers. The super easy to use app allows you to filter for size, colour and price. Similar to eBay, you can send offers for items or simply buy them outright.
However, eBay has live auctions, making it awesome for getting a puffer for a steal price! Vinted and Etsy are good alternatives, with plenty of puffers for sale on both platforms. However one pitfall with marketplaces is that authenticity is not guaranteed, unlike vintage stores or retail stores.
#5 Charity Stores
Shopping at Charity Stores, or 'thrift stores' is a great way to find a puffer jacket! People donate incredible clothing items to charity stores all the time... meaning customers can get top brands at throw-away prices!
However, these items don’t pop up in charity shops very often, and another thing that’s not guaranteed is if the items are authentic… read our authentication guide here.