The days of the fleece jacket serving the sole purpose of hiking, camping, or other outdoorsy activities are over. This warm, cozy, blanket-like piece of outerwear has entered the fashion space by way

of the "ugly" dad trend, and brands across the spectrum have stepped up their game in quality, creativity, and design. Whether it's via a designer label like Isabel Marant or an O.G. fleece from Patagonia, you’re getting them from high-fashion houses all the way through to your favorite adventure and activewear brands. It’s clearly a hot-ticket item that brings just as much gorpcore fashion as it does function.