Crooks & Castles Jackets Clothing

Crooks and Castles Jackets Begin with a Black Puffer

Crooks and Castles jackets on this store start with one coat, a black hooded puffer built for the coldest part of the year. Almost everything else from Crooks and Castles, the streetwear label behind the Medusa head and the chain graphics, is fleece or cotton jersey with a big chest print, so a quilted shell with nothing but a small tonal script on the chest is a change of pace, and it gives the hoodies and sets underneath a plain frame. The Crooks and Castles outerwear section above lists it now, and this page explains its build, how to size it over fleece and how to keep the nylon clean.

The First Coat in the Section

Only the puffer is in stock here today. More jackets may follow, and they will be listed here when they do. The puffer is unisex, so it also appears under Crooks and Castles women's clothing and on the men's page.

Other Outerwear the Label Has Made

Over the years the label has also put out varsity jackets, anoraks and windbreakers in its collections, but none of those are part of this store's stock.

Inside the Black Hooded Puffer

Nylon Shell Over Polyester Fill

The black hooded quilted puffer jacket pairs a smooth nylon shell with a polyester fill. Nylon blocks wind well and dries quickly, and a synthetic fill keeps much of its warmth even when it gets a little damp, which down struggles to do.

Wide Horizontal Quilting

Stitched channels run across the body from collar to hem. They keep the fill spread evenly so it does not slump toward the bottom, and the wide spacing gives the coat its full, rounded outline.

Branding Kept to the Chest

A small script logo in a shade close to black sits on the chest. From a few steps away the jacket reads as plain black.

Details That Seal Out the Cold

Hood, High Collar and Full Zip

The zip runs the full length of the front and up into the collar, and the hood rises from there to cover your head and neck when the wind picks up.

Elastic Cuffs and a Toggled Hem

Elastic at the cuffs stops cold air running up your arms. A cord through the hem with toggles at each end lets you cinch the bottom on a windy walk, or leave it loose when the jacket hangs open.

Two Low Zip Pockets

Two pockets sit low on the front panels and close with zips, so keys and a phone stay put when you sit down or bend over.

Sizing a Puffer Over Fleece

Measure with Your Layer On

The jacket comes in five sizes, from S up to XXL. Put on the hoodie or crewneck you expect to wear underneath, measure your chest over it, and compare that with the Crooks and Castles size guide. Measuring over a heavy fleece of around 480 GSM gives a truer number than measuring over a tee.

When the Larger Size Makes Sense

Fill needs room to stay lofted. If you are between two sizes, or plan to wear a full tracksuit underneath, go up one so the quilting is not pressed flat across your back and shoulders.

Layering Under a Black Puffer

Hoodies with the Hood Pulled Out

Wearing a hood under a hood is a common way to style this jacket. Any of the nine heavy fleece Crooks and Castles hoodies works, and a colored one such as the olive script hoodie frames your face against the black nylon.

A Full Set on the Coldest Days

For real cold, wear the jacket over a whole tracksuit so your legs stay warm too. The hoodie and jogger tracksuits page has four, from the all-black reflective logo set to the chain print set, whose joggers carry chain panels that stay visible below the hem of the coat.

A Quiet Coat Over Loud Prints

The plainer the shell, the more a bright print underneath stands out at the collar and hem. That is why the red Medusa sleeve hoodie, with prints on both sleeves, and the navy tie-dye pieces work so well with it.

Caring for a Quilted Nylon Jacket

Close every zip and wash the jacket alone on a gentle cold cycle with a mild detergent, or follow the care label if it says otherwise. Leave out fabric softener, which coats the fill and flattens it. Dry it flat or on a low tumble setting with a couple of clean tennis balls to break up clumps, and keep it away from radiators. The washing and care guide covers the fleece you will wear underneath.

Questions About Crooks and Castles Jackets

How Many Jackets Are in Stock?

One: the black hooded puffer. More outerwear will be listed here if it is added.

What Is the Puffer Made Of?

A nylon shell with a polyester fill, stitched in wide horizontal channels.

Does the Jacket Have a Hood?

Yes. The hood rises from the collar, and the full front zip runs up into it.

What Sizes Are Available?

Five sizes, S through XXL. The jacket is unisex, so measure your chest over the layer you plan to wear under it.

Is There a Large Logo on the Jacket?

No. The only branding on the front is a small tonal script on the chest.

Does the Puffer Have Pockets?

Yes, two zip pockets placed low on the front.