Lifestyle Women's winter sale

The Superdry puffers: padding, hood and fit

A puffer keeps you warm thanks to the air trapped in its padding, spread out in quilted compartments that prevent it from sliding down. Superdry, a brand founded in 2003 in Cheltenham, England, blends American vintage style with Japanese-inspired graphics in its models. The City and Everest add a hood that blocks the wind at your neck, a real plus in town during cold, dry weather. To choose your size, try the puffer on over a thick sweatshirt: the shoulders shouldn't pull when you cross your arms, and the sleeves should cover the wrist when your arms are stretched out.

By type of item

The women's winter clearance is divided by type:

• Puffers.
• Parkas.
• Coats.
• Jackets.
• Sweatshirts.
• Trousers.
• Sneakers.

The selection for men follows the same logic, and all winter clearance items are gathered on the winter page.

Sweatshirts and knitwear Armedangels in organic cotton

Armedangels, a label created in 2007 in Cologne, mainly works with organic cotton and displays the GOTS certification, which regulates both the farming of the fiber and its processing. The Frankaa sweatshirt, made from thick fleece, adopts a relaxed fit and a ribbed crew neck that keeps its shape through washes. The knit jacket made of cotton and wool combines the softness of cotton with the natural warmth of wool: it buttons over a t-shirt in mid-season or layers under a puffer when it’s freezing. A thirty-degree wash, inside out, followed by flat drying preserves the appearance of both the fleece and the knit.

Felia Didriksons parka: winter rain protection

The parka Felia comes from Didriksons, a Swedish company established in 1913 in Grundsund, where Julius and Hanna Didrikson made oilskin clothing for fishermen on the west coast. This heritage is reflected in a parka designed for wet winters: waterproof fabric and a length that covers the hips and upper thighs, where a short puffer would let rain and wind through. Its hood protects your head without an umbrella during walks. With a sweater or sweatshirt underneath, it replaces your coat for daily use, and its long fit remains comfortable while sitting on public transport.

City sneakers for winter: leather, suede or canvas

In winter, city sneakers are mainly chosen for their upper. Smooth leather, like that on Steve Madden Possession and Tamaris, withstands rain better and can be cleaned with a quick wipe. The suede and skin-effect finishes of Victoria add texture to a dark outfit, but require waterproof spray before the first outing and a brush once dry. The canvas, being cooler, is saved for dry days. A rubber sole with good grip holds better on wet pavements, and a pair of fine wool socks keeps your feet warm without squeezing your toes.

Frequently asked questions

How to wash a puffer without flattening it?

Zip it up, turn it inside out and wash it alone on a gentle cycle at low temperature with a mild detergent. In the tumble dryer, on low heat, two clean tennis balls break up clumps of filling and restore its loft.

Which jeans to choose for winter?

A thick cotton fabric, with little stretch, cuts the wind better than thin jeans. Loose cuts, like the Armedangels Barrel or Enijaa in high waist, allow for tights to slide underneath on very cold days.

How to layer a vest under a puffer?

Choose a fine button-up vest, like the Linda model from Only, and a puffer that’s roomy enough to zip up without compressing the filling. A knit that’s too thick squashes the padding and makes it lose some of its warmth.

Is organic cotton as warm as regular cotton?

Yes, the fiber is the same: only its farming changes, without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers. The warmth of a sweatshirt mainly depends on the thickness and density of the fleece, not the origin of the cotton.

How to waterproof suede sneakers?

Spray a waterproofing spray from about twenty centimeters away, on clean, dry shoes, and let it dry overnight. Repeat the process regularly in winter and brush the suede dry to raise its fibers.