Thousands of years ago ponchos were created for life on the move, worn by Andean communities as a portable layer to weather wind and rain. Centuries later, the silhouette has circled the globe, reimagined by designers everywhere from New York to Tibet in cashmere, silk, and even yak khullu—all with the same enduring design that’s the easiest thing to throw over your shoulder at 30,000 feet.
1. Antik Batik Rob Poncho – The thick knitted alpaca wool and tall turtleneck on this will surely keep you warm when you need to shield yourself from the frigid plane air.
2. Norhla Atelier Round Neck Sleeved Poncho – Norhla’s pieces are crafted from yak khullu—the plush undercoat that keeps yaks toasty through harsh Tibetan winters—collected by hand after natural shedding.
3. Toteme Fringed Poncho – This wool bouclé layer with fringed hems comes in a great winter white that would feel equally apropos at aprés or on the airplane.
4. Cos Cape – Technically a cape, but you wear this double-faced wool number like a poncho, with a button closure at the neck to keep you bundled up.
5. Rag & Bone Cowl Poncho – This wool option has a cowl neck and asymmetrical fringed hem that feels very cool-art teacher on sabbatical.
6. Toast Alpaca Blend Poncho – A well-priced option from our friends at Toast, with a high roll-neck and cropped, cocoon-like fit that gives you great range of motion on the go.
7. Bompard Cape – This waist-length poncho in a cashmere-wool blend has a removable scarf collar that can function as a hood if you’re caught in the elements sans umbrella.
8. The White Company Cape – Yes this has sleeves, so not technically a poncho, but it’s very roomy and easily slips on overhead with an oversized, flowy feel.
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J.Crew Cashmere-wool Blend Poncho – We’re fans of J.Crew’s cashmere pieces at approachable prices, and this drapey number is no exception.
Lauren Manoogian Fold Poncho – Made of the coziest felted alpaca handloomed in Peru, with a seamless knit and sculptural drape.
TWP Hooded Poncho – This merino wool piece has a slightly asymmetrical hem that’s longer in the back and shorter by the arms to make moving around a breeze.
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Poncho – Made from 100% Mongolian cashmere that’s light enough in weight and shade to be worn year-round.
Voz Alpaca Crop – These 100% baby alpaca pieces are handwoven in southern Chile by Mapuche artisans revitalizing ancient techniques.
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