Your smartphone’s weather app says it’s 28 degrees and it’s not lying. At this point, a regular beanie and scarf combo isn’t going to cut it. It’s time to cop a balaclava, a head covering— popular in Eastern Europe that provides coverage to the head, neck, and face—similar to a ski mask.

Lately designers have sent out the ultracool headgear down the runway. Below, from sporty to sophisticated, we’ve rounded up seven cool balaclavas that will ensure you’ll stay warm.

Image: courtesy of Net-a-Porter.

Fendi Printed Stretch-Jersey Ski Balaclava, $350, net-a-porter.com
Image: courtesy of Los Angeles Apparel.

Los Angeles Apparel Balaclava, $24, losangelesapparel.com
Image: courtesy of Marc Jacobs.

Marc Jacobs Monogram Balaclava, $150, marcjacobs.com
Image: courtesy of Mr. Porter.

Maison Margiela Distressed Fair Isle Intarsia Wool-Blend Balaclava, $500, mrporter.com
Image: courtesy of Nike.

Nike Pro Hyperwarm Hood, $30, nike.com
Image: courtesy of Net-a-Porter.

Stella McCartney Intarsia Wool Balaclava, $425, net-a-porter.com
Image: courtesy of Tods.

Tods Cashmere-Blend Balaclava, $177, tods.com

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