Patagonia’s Retro-X is one of the brand’s most imitated garments, fleece or not. That makes sense, as it boasts a stellar combination of cozy comfort and throwback styling. It doesn’t hurt that it comes in a bunch of colorways, too, so users can easily find one that matches their style.
However, one of the reasons this fleece jacket is so beloved is that the brand keeps improving it. For instance, this year, Patagonia’s Classic Retro-X Fleece gets some minor tweaks to its winning formula that have a major impact, thus inching it closer and closer to perfection.
Same great looks, better cozy vibes
Thankfully, the overall styling of this beloved jacket (and all its permutations) remains unchanged. That vintage look is a big part of what makes this garment such a major hit, so it’s a major win — not that it was ever really at risk; the brand knows what it’s doing.
That means the changes are largely invisible to the naked eye. Regardless, the alterations significantly impact how the jacket is made and, more importantly, how it wears.
