College students in Xinjiang wear old-fashioned green overcoats to stay warm. Photo: Screenshot from the Xinjiang Daily

Recently, videos of college students in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region wearing floral cotton-padded jackets and old-fashioned green overcoats went viral on the internet, sparking heated discussions among netizens. Many people noted that this kind of overcoat is less expensive than down coats.

Several students at Karamay Vocational and Technical College attracted people's attention by wearing old-fashioned overcoats to class. Additionally, the entries such as old-fashioned green overcoats and floral cotton-padded jackets raced to the top of hot search topics. The green overcoats, which were once considered old-fashioned and outdated, now became a good choice for college students.

Old-fashioned overcoats and floral cotton-padded jackets are easy to clean and maintain. Netizens commented that this kind of coat is warm, nice, and affordable. Some netizens also commented that this reflects that college students are not blindly pursuing luxury brands, but rather value practicality.

The return of cheap and thick green coats and floral cotton-padded jackets to the forefront of fashion also shows the younger generation's pursuit of cost-effective and practical consumption.

Global Times