FIRST PLACE: CLASSIC BLACK
RUDSAK BLACK FUR-TRIMMED VEST $175 DELUX MONKEY TRAPPER HAT $29
“This vest is just about my favourite,” says Beker. “It’s dramatic and stylish and fabulous. The nipped-in waist makes me feel very put together. This is one little down vest that makes a big fashion statement!” And while winter hats aren’t exactly Beker’s favourite accessories, she’s immediately drawn to Delux’s cute “monkey” trapper: “This is for the monkey in me,” she jokes.
Where to get it: (vest) Rudsak, Bayview Village Mall; (Hat) Over The Rainbow, 101 Yorkville Ave.
THE ‘IT’ VEST
DKNY PUFFER VEST $275 HARRICANA MILLENERY TRAPPER $298
“This is the colour of the moment,” says Beker, referring to the bright coral hue of this DKNY vest. As for the hat? “This riffs on that vintage aviator look. It’s really nice and warm!”
Where to get it: (vest) www.dkny,com; (hat) Andrew’s, 55 Avenue Rd.
THE LIGHTWEIGHT
PARAJUMPERS DOWN VEST $575 RACHEL F. RECYCLED FUR HAT $280
“This vest is very beautiful and lightweight, says Beker. “It really feels like a million bucks!” She likes this Rachel F. recycled fur hat, explaining, “It has a real vintage feel to it.”
Where to get it: (vest) Stylexchange, Promenade Mall; (hat) Shopgirls, 1342 Queen St. W.
THE HOODIE
ROOTS CADOMIN VEST $138 RUDSAK RABBIT TRAPPER $50
“This vest is wonderful because of this detachable hood,” says Beker. And if you want to “look like a bona fide ski bunny,” this grey trapper is the right hat for you.
Where to get it: (vest) Roots, Hillcrest Mall; (hat) Rudsak, Bayview Village Mall
BOYFRIEND’S BEST
NORTH FACE VEST $160 WOOLRICH TRAPPER $120
“It looks like you borrowed this vest from your boyfriend,” says Beker. “No-nonsense warmth!” And the wool trapper hat is “very cosy, and nice and fleecy on the inside.”
Where to get it: (vest and hat) Higher Ground, 2488 Yonge St.
PRETTY IN PURPLE
PATAGONIA LIGHTWEIGHT VEST $180 DANIER FAUX SHEARLING HAT $49
“This is a really great colour,” says Beker of this bright purple vest. “A wonderful vest you could even wear under a parka. She chooses this trapper because of its “serious warmth.”
Where to get it: (vest) Patagonia, 500 King St. W.; (hat) Danier, Fairview Mall
THE FEATHERWEIGHT
CANADA GOOSE VEST $195 NOBIS KNITTED TRAPPER $75
“This is really all about the colour. If you’re a fan of hot pink, this vest is the one.” Nobis’s soft knitted trapper adds another punch of colour and “a fun motif” sewn into the fabric.
Where to get it: (vest) Over The Rainbow, 101 Yorkville Ave.; (hat) Janan, Bayview Village Mall
Jeanne Beker is the host and segment producer of Canada’s leading fashion series FashionTelevision. Catch her Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. ET on CTV or visit www.FashionTelevision.com