Lifestyle Winter clearance
The winter lifestyle clearance features end-of-line clothing for the cold season: hooded down jackets Superdry, parkas Didriksons, waterproof jackets Uhlsport, sweatshirts Armedangels and Kariban, knitted vests Armedangels and Only, tracksuits Joma, and jeans Armedangels. New pieces to layer up and face the cold, rain, and wind in the city.
Well covered all winter, at reduced prices.
Down Jacket Superdry: warmth and urban style
Superdry was born in 2003 in Cheltenham, England, blending vintage American style with Japanese-inspired graphics. Its hooded down jackets, like the City and Everest models for women, trap warm air in quilted compartments that prevent the filling from migrating down. The fixed hood protects the neck from the wind, and the fitted cuffs keep the cold from creeping up the sleeves. It’s best to choose a down jacket that’s roomy enough to slip a sweater underneath without compressing the filling, as it’s the trapped air that insulates. A two-way zipper, when available, allows for opening the bottom to sit or take long strides.
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Parka Didriksons and Jacket Uhlsport against the rain
For damp winters, the parka takes over from the down jacket. Didriksons has made it a specialty: the Swedish brand was born in 1913 in Grundsund on the west coast, where Julius and Hanna Didrikson coated fishermen’s clothes with linseed oil to make them waterproof. The longer Felia parka covers the hips and protects against both rain and wind. The lighter waterproof jacket Uhlsport Essential comes from a German manufacturer founded in 1948 in Balingen, specialising in football gear: it slips over a sweater for rainy mid-season days and can be rolled up in a desk drawer.
Sweatshirt, Knit Vest and Jeans: layering up
Under the coat, warmth comes from layering. The sweatshirt Armedangels Iconic, made of organic cotton, reflects the commitment of this brand founded in Cologne in 2007, holder of the GOTS and Fairtrade labels. The zip-up hooded sweatshirt Kariban, in contrasting colours, opens and closes according to the temperature. The cotton-wool knit vest Armedangels or the vest Only can be removed indoors, during commutes, or at the office. On the bottom, the Armedangels Baarly jeans, with rounded legs, made of thick denim, stop the wind better than lightweight trousers. The tracksuit Joma Lion, from the Spanish brand founded in 1965, works for sports as well as for Sundays at home.
Down or Synthetic: understanding the filling
The filling determines the behaviour of a down jacket. The down, derived from goose or duck feathers, offers the best warmth-to-weight ratio and compresses easily, but loses its loft when wet. The synthetic filling, made from polyester fibres, weighs slightly more but retains the essence of its warmth when damp and dries faster. The loft power, measured in cuin, indicates the quality of the down: the higher it is, the more air the down traps for the same weight. For the city in frequent rain, synthetic is often more practical; in dry cold, down remains the most effective.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to wash a down jacket without crushing the filling?
Wash it closed, inside out, on a delicate cycle at low temperature with mild or down-specific detergent. Dry it thoroughly at low temperature with dryer balls, which break up the filling clumps and restore the loft.
How to store a down jacket at the end of winter?
Wash it and let it dry completely, then hang it on a hanger or fold it without compressing it in a breathable fabric bag. A long stay in a compression bag crushes the filling, which then doesn't loft back up as well.
How to choose the size of a parka?
Take your usual size if you wear a thin sweater underneath, the size above if you layer a thick sweatshirt. The sleeves should cover the wrists with arms extended, and the parka should close without pulling at the chest.
How to care for jeans so they last?
Wash them seldom, inside out and at thirty degrees, to preserve colour and fibre. Dry them in the air rather than in a tumble dryer, which weakens the cotton and can cause shrinkage, and hand-iron them before hanging.
What is organic cotton?
It is cotton grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilisers and without genetically modified seeds. Labels like GOTS certify the entire supply chain, from fibre to finished garment, incorporating social criteria as well.
