www.nobis.ca
No, no one sees me while I’m solo snowshoeing through the backcountry, and a mountain slope certainly isn’t a fashion runway, but I’d still like to look good in both places.  So, if you’re as sick as I am of earth tones, bright racing stripes, neon, or quilted marshmallow wear, I have the answer. Nobis is brought to us by our friendly neighbors to the north, where winters are more hardcore and the strong arm of PETA a bit more lax. The least expensive coat in their women’s modest outerwear line, the Audrina, is a Canadian-sourced white duck down waist-length piece, wrapped in a durable DWR poly outer shell, that comes in five stylish colors—none of which glow in the dark. Instead, a fashion-forward removable coyote fur ruff lines the hood (and yes, you can opt for a faux fur version). The removable hood joins up with a sizable collar, creating loads of extra fabric to help you wrap up against the elements, along with two adjustable pulleys for a snug fit when you encounter wind or blowing snow. The fleece-lined pockets are admittedly shallow, with plenty of room for your hands and not much else. And, unless your stuff can fit into the four-inch inner mesh pocket, plan on a backpack to help you haul it all.  Other features, however, are tailored to resist the elements, including ribbed cuffs with thumb hole openings, waterproof/windproof fabric treatment, pit zips for quick breathability, and a sturdy central zipper with a magnetically sealed wind flap. Extra buttons secure the bottom of the coat tightly around your waist to thwart exposure to the elements and keep drafts at bay. Perhaps the best part for fashion-conscious outdoorsy girls? You don’t look like the ladies from Ice Road Truckers when you put it on.
-Lacy Morris