To many, windbreakers are just professional gear for outdoor sports, but in daily life, it’s common to see not only outdoor enthusiasts wearing them non-stop, but also fashion-conscious men and women who rarely engage in outdoor activities sporting windbreakers around town. What’s the charm of windbreakers that has won over so many stylish men and women? On the streets of Xi'an, reporters interviewed several fashion-savvy individuals clad in windbreakers.
Miss He, a junior college student: “Windbreakers are very warm, and not as bulky as down jackets. The weather in early spring fluctuates between hot and cold, so a windbreaker is just perfect!”
Mr. Zhou, a member of the Xi'an Camel Mountaineering Association: “A windbreaker isn’t just essential gear for outdoor sports, it’s also a symbol of membership in our outdoor association. Wearing one casually makes it easy to meet others who share your interests!”
Mr. Zhao, Vice President of an IT company in Xi'an High-Tech Zone: “I rarely do outdoor sports, but when I wear a windbreaker, I feel very sharp. My girlfriend likes it too—it looks really cool!”
Coach Jiang, a sports professor at Northwest University and an athlete: “Windbreakers are waterproof, warm, and lightweight. They’re comfortable and convenient to wear in both spring and autumn, and even in summer. Except when I have to wear formal attire for work, I wear a windbreaker almost all year round after hours!”
It seems the popularity of windbreakers among fashion-forward crowds is no accident—the combination of practicality and style is the key reason.