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Winter is coming, and if you can’t take on the cold weather without the proper gear, you’ve come to the right place.

Puffer coats, parkas, overcoats and teddy coats have been a staple in fall and winter wear for decades, and they won’t be going out of style anytime soon. To help you find the perfect puffer, parka or another coat for your budget and weather needs, we put together a curated list of the 12 best women’s coats to buy for winter — and most of them are on sale for up to 65% off. The roundup features coats ranging from around $40 and up.

See below for long puffer coats, short puffer coats, oversized coats, wool coats and more. And click here to shop our product recommendations.

Buy: PRETTYGARDEN Women’s 2023 Fashion Winter Coat Long Sleeve Lapel Zip Up Faux Shearling Shaggy Oversized Shacket Jacket (Style Two White,Medium) $37.59

It’s Teddy coat season! This Pretty Garden coat is available in 27 different colors including white, brown, black, blue, coffee, pink, red and grey.

This patten leather puffer from the Victoria Beckham x Reebok collection is on sale for 65% off at Nordstrom.

Looking for an overcoat? This women’s overcoat is on sale for $60 and up at Gap. It’s a basic overcoat — available in black and camel — featuring a notched lapel collar, welt pockets at the hips and a front button closure.  

Buy: WenVen Women’s Winter Thicken Coats Puffer Jacket with Fur Trim Hood (Black, S) $82.99

Another bang for your buck option! This cute puffer features a quilted hood, side pockets and a zipper closure. Made from a silky polyester micro pongee, the waterproof coat is available in black, brown, army green, beige, blue, charcoal and in sizes S (0-2) to XXL (16W-18W).

This Cotton On puffer coat is an eco-friendly option made out of recycled polyester. The puffer features a removable hood, fleece-lined pockets and its water-repellent.

Cozy up for winter in this notch collar, rugged faux shearling coat. The longline coat, faux fur coat comes complete with side pockets, a notched lapel with front button closure. It’s available in sizes XS (0-2) to XXL (18) and 43% off at Nordstrom.

Buy: Columbia Women’s Puffect Color Blocked Jacket, Dark Sapphire/Blue Chill/Nocturnal, 1X Plus $71.99

Columbia is a trusted brand for warm and comfortable coats. The Puffect is a versatile full-zip funnel-neck jacket that is designed to take on cold weather with style and comfort. It’s made from water-resistant fabric and synthetic down insulation to lock in warmth and there’s an extended collar to shield your neck from cold air. The color-blocked Puffect coat is on sale in select colors like the blue coat featured above. Click here to shop the traditional Puffect, which is available in sizes ranging from XS-3X and in multiple colors, including white, purple, black, gray, and yellow. 

We can’t talk puffer coats without mentioning The North Face. The company started out as a store for climbing equipment and has expanded into a top choice for coats and jackets. The North Face Hydrenalite Down Hoodie is one of the brand’s top sellers. It’s available in six different colors including bloack, white, almond butter, boysenberry, fawn grey, misty sage (sizes XS-XXL). The Nuptse jacket is another popular pic. It debuted in 1996 and while the design hasn’t changed much over the decades, the materials have as the new installment of Retro Nuptse jackets are made with recycled fabrics. The jackets feature water-resistant ripstop fabric and oversized baffles to ensure added warmth. It’s available in several different colors, sizes and designs (long and short), which includes men’s, women’s and kid’s sizes.

Channel a bohemian vibe in this Faux Fur Lined Longline Afghan Coat from Superdry. The coat features faux sheepskin trim, side pockets and a hook closure, and it’s available in sizes 4-12.

Lululemon’s Wonder Puff Long Jacket is designed for life on the go. The water-repellant puffer is available in seven different colors including purple ash, black and green. Features include zippered hand pockets, a hidden phone sleeve, removable hood, interior pockets and a cinchable waist.

Rihanna is the queen of puffer coats, parkas and everything fabulous. The mom of two has been photographed in multiple luxury brands, but for the fashionista on a budget, who appreciates an oversized parka, the Women’s Downdrift Parka ($399) earned a perfect, five-star review at Patagonia. If you want more options, try the L.L. Bean’s Baxter State Parka ($299), the Gabriola Parka ($825) or Victoria Parka ($950) from Canada Goose.

Last but not least, Cananda Goose. There’s not much to explain as the brand’s reputations proceeds it. If you can afford it, it’s certainly worth the splurge. The Langford Parka Heritage is one of the brand’s bestsellers. It’s available in a bunch of different colors including white, red, black, blue, military green, limestone and khaki (sizes XS-3XL). Click here for other styles from Canada Goose.

 

 

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Move over Mojo Dojo Ken, there’s a new Barbie in town. Mattel released collectible dolls inspired by Ted Lasso on Tuesday (Oct. 24).

If you’re a fan of the Apple TV+ show, starring Jason Sudeikis, you might get a kick out of Mattel’s new collection. The Ted Lasso Barbie is dressed in the character’s signature blue tracksuit with AFC Richmond logo detailing and a working zipper. The doll comes complete with aviator sunglasses, a whistle and a soccer ball.

The commemorative packaging recreates AFC Richmond’s locker room –- there’s even a “BELIEVE” sign and Nate’s homemade suggestion box.

The Barbie x Ted Lasso collection includes two other dolls made in the likeness of characters Rebecca Welton, played by Hannah Waddingham, and Keeley Jones, played by Juno Temple.

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Like the characters on the show, the Rebecca Welton doll is dressed like a “soccer boss” in a pale pink shirt, black wide leg pants and a pink bag while the Keeley Jones Barbie goes glam up in a hot pink dress, pink purse and fur stole.

The Emmy-winning comedy series, developed by Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, Bill Lawrence and Joe Kelly, premiered during the pandemic in 2020 and helped launch Apple TV+. The show, about an inexperienced American football coach hired to manage a British team, ended in May after three seasons.

The Barbie x Ted Lasso collection is the latest Mattel collectible for fans to buy along with the Little People’s Collector’s Set ($25.99). The Ted Lasso doll is sold out at Mattel but the others are still in stock. You can also find the dolls at Amazon (prices may vary) and on eBay.

Purchase below.

Buy: Barbie Signature Doll, Ted Lasso Wearing Iconic Blue AFC Richmond Tracksuit with Aviators, Collectible with Displayable Packaging $92.97

Michelle Joy, frontwoman for indie rock band Cannons, shared on social media Tuesday that she was recently groped by a concertgoer while she was performing onstage.

“While performing one of our last shows of the tour, I was groped on stage by an audience member,” she wrote in a black-and-white text post, shared to the band’s social media accounts. “It was one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever experienced and a complete invasion of my space, privacy, and body. It left me feeling unsafe and violated.”

Alongside the post, she included the caption, “Just want to create a safe space for ourselves and everyone at our shows so found this important to share today.”

Her post continued: “Sexual harassment will absolutely not be tolerated at any Cannons show. Especially being a female fronted band, we care deeply about our shows being a safe environment where not only women, but everyone regardless of gender, age, race, sex, etc. can come together and share in the joy of our music, ourselves included. If you ever feel unsafe or see something that doesn’t feel right, please let someone around you know. We encourage you to speak up, be kind, and take care of one another.”

Cannons — which formed 10 years ago in LA and also includes guitarist Ryan Clapham and bassist and keyboardist Paul Davis — scored their first Alternative Airplay No. 1 in 2021 when “Fire for You” topped the Jan. 30-dated chart. Initially released in 2019, “Fire for You” found a second life thanks to its 2020 appearance in Netflix’s Never Have I Ever.

On Wednesday (Oct. 25), the band took to Instagram Stories to thank fans for their kind words after Joy’s post about the onstage violation. “Reading through your comments now and just wanted to thank all of you for your kind words, encouragement and support, you all are truly THE BEST and we are sooo [grateful] to have such a wonderful fan base, love you very much!!!” they wrote. “Excited to keep moving forward and make live music a little safer for everyone, see you all again soon!”

KROQ DJ Megan Holiday was among the fans chiming in, writing in the comments section of the original post: “Ugh wtf is wrong with people?!! I’m so sorry Michelle. Sending you all the love and hope you’re okay.”

Next up, Cannons join Lovejoy and littleimage for a pair of concerts in Mesa, Arizona, on Dec. 13 and 14.

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Stories about sexual assault allegations can be traumatizing for survivors of sexual assault. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can reach out to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). The organization provides free, confidential support to sexual assault victims. Call RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) or visit the anti-sexual violence organization’s website for more information.

Deezer is partnering with French collective management society SACEM to explore the potential impact that “artist-centric” streaming royalty payment models will have on remuneration for songwriters and publishers.

In a joint announcement on Wednesday (Oct. 25), Deezer and SACEM said they were carrying out an “in depth” study that will analyze streaming data to evaluate the viability of different economic models “aimed at remunerating songwriters, composers and publishing rights owners more fairly.”

A representative for Deezer tells Billboard that the first stage of the study commenced earlier this month using data from paid subscription accounts in France in the first quarter of 2023.

The next stage of the project, which is expected to last several months and focuses purely on the French digital music market, will see Deezer and SACEM specifically evaluate the impact that an artist-centric streaming model would have on the society’s 210,000-plus members and international partners, which include Universal Music Publishing Group and Wixen Music Publishing, as well as collective management organizations (CMOs) SOCAN and ASCAP.

“Songwriters, composers and publishers play a crucial role in the music industry as the creative driving force behind the songs we love, and it’s time to evolve how we reward these efforts,” said Deezer CEO Jeronimo Folgueira in a statement. 

The joint initiative comes less than two months after Deezer announced it was partnering with Universal Music Group (UMG) on what it calls an “artist-centric music streaming model” for recorded music.

The new artist-centric model for recorded music replaces the traditional pro-rata model whereby one stream equals one play and the total number of plays is divided up by artists and labels according to how many they each accrue.

Since launching Oct. 1, the model has been exclusively limited to France, Deezer’s home market, and, so far, only applies to artists signed to UMG and French independent label Wagram Music. However, a spokesperson for Deezer says discussions are ongoing with all labels and content providers and that the company plans to have achieved “a full rollout with all providers and countries” in 2024.

The new model promises royalty “boosts” for “professional” artists whose music is actively searched for by users, as well as boosts for artists who maintain a level of 1,000 streams per month from at least 500 unique accounts.

It also includes a monetization cap of 1,000 streams for each user, meaning that every single user’s contribution to the royalty pool is counted as 1,000 plays no matter what the actual amount is. (If a subscriber listens to 2,000 streams, for example, then their streams will count half.) Deezer says the cap will help tackle fraud and ensure that royalties are shared more fairly between artists and rights holders.

Following in Deezer’s footsteps, Spotify is understood to be planning similar changes to its streaming royalty model that will come into effect in 2024. These are reported to include introducing minimum annual stream thresholds and financial penalties for music distributors and labels committing fraudulent acts, as well as a minimum play-time length for non-music tracks, such as bird sounds or white noise, before they can generate royalties.

Over the past two years, several other streaming services, including Soundcloud and Tidal, have either introduced or announced that they are exploring different economic models to the standard pro rata streaming model following criticism from creators over low royalty payouts.

In a statement, SACEM CEO Cécile Rap-Veber said the launch of the study into how alternative remuneration models will impact publishers, authors and composers was an “essential” development, “which we hope will make it possible to increase the value of streaming for our members.”