Why I finally switched to an alpaca parka

If you've ever stood at a freezing bus stop wishing your coat actually worked, you'll understand why I'm obsessed with my new alpaca parka . For years, We experienced the exact same cycle every The fall of: I'd buy a large, synthetic "puffer" that made me appear like a giant marshmallow but somehow eventually left me shivering whenever the blowing wind picked up. I believed that was just how winter worked—you either look stylish and freeze, or you resemble a pile of laundry and remain moderately warm. ...

March 21, 2026 · 7 min · Salvatore Milko