Coats and jackets for Black Friday

The Superdry puffer jacket for dry cold

The puffer jacket insulates thanks to the air trapped in its filling, which is distributed in quilted compartments that prevent it from sliding down. Superdry, a British brand founded in 2003 in Cheltenham, has made it one of its flagship models, with a style that blends American vintage and Japanese-inspired graphics; its name is said to come from a Japanese beer label. The Everest, Fuji, and City models showcase this expertise, from the lightweight version, like the Fuji Lite, which fits under a coat, to hooded models designed for journeys in extreme cold.

Other lifestyle offers

The lifestyle Black Friday also includes:

• Sneakers.
• Boots and Booties.
• Sweatshirts and Jumpers.
• T-shirts and Polos.
• Trousers and Jeans.
• Underwear.

All the offers are gathered on the lifestyle page.

Waterproof parka: water column and insulation

The parka is distinguished from the puffer jacket by its length, which covers the hips or upper thighs, and by a waterproof shell designed for wet cold. The Didriksons Felia is a great example: fabric rated at fifteen thousand millimetres of water column, sealed seams, a fixed adjustable hood in two directions, and synthetic filling of one hundred and forty grams per square metre, suitable for temperatures around freezing. The synthetic filling retains its insulating properties even when wet, a bonus in the cold winter rain, when down clumps together and loses its effectiveness.

Caban, blazer and cardigan for the city

For the city and the office, the caban and blazer readily replace the puffer jacket. The cotton caban from Fred Perry takes on the double-breasted silhouette of the sailors' coat, with wide lapels, in a lighter version than wool for autumn. The women's blazer Ichi Kate is worn open over a mid-season outfit. The cotton-wool knit jacket from Armedangels, a German brand committed to responsible materials, and the Desigual June jacket, designed by the Barcelona house known for its colourful patterns, complete outfits for chilly days, as a mid-layer or on its own in mild weather.

Children's coats: the three-in-one jacket

For a child, the coat must be waterproof, withstand rubbing at the knees and elbows, and allow free arm movement for play. The three-in-one jacket Regatta Trekktain combines a waterproof shell and a removable inner jacket: the shell is worn alone under spring showers, the inner jacket alone in dry weather, both together in winter. The Finnish brand Reima, established in 1944 in Kankaanpää, focuses on children's clothing, like its waterproof jacket Lampi. For a rapidly growing child, a size up is chosen, without excess so that the sleeves don’t interfere.

Frequently asked questions

How to choose the size of a winter coat?

Try it on over a thick jumper, arms crossed in front: the back should not pull and the sleeves should cover the wrists. A coat that is too tight compresses the filling and insulates less effectively.

Puffer jacket or parka: what to choose for winter?

The puffer jacket, lightweight and very warm, is suitable for dry cold. The parka, longer and waterproof, offers better protection against wind and cold rain: it’s the choice for wet winters and long walks.

What is the water column of a jacket?

It’s a measure of a fabric's waterproofing, in millimetres: the height of water it can withstand before letting moisture through. Above ten thousand millimetres, a jacket resists sustained and prolonged rain.

How to choose a blazer?

Choose it based on shoulder width: the seam should fall just at the shoulder’s curve. The sleeves should slightly extend past the shirt cuff, and the jacket should button without pulling at the button.

What jacket to give to a Formula 1 fan?

The jackets of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team feature the team's black, silver, and turquoise colours as well as its logos. They appeal to motorsport enthusiasts, both at the tracks and in everyday life.