The anorak traces back to the Arctic, where Inuit (and other Indigenous peoples across the North) developed hooded pullovers designed for brutal wind, wet snow, and sea spray. Early versions were typically made from animal skins—often seal or caribou—chosen and stitched to shed moisture, trap warmth, and block gusts. Details we now think of as “classic anorak” features—like a deep hood, a roomy cut for layering, and a pull-over design with a short front opening—were practical solutions for stayi