OVERVIEW

Houdini Sportswear was founded in Stockholm in 1993 by Lotta Giornofelice — a climbing and off-piste ski guide who was tired of not finding kit that worked for start-stop mountain days, and named the company after a panicked callout on a Chamonix climb. Eva Karlsson has led the company since 2001, and three decades in Houdini is one of the most credible voices in circular product design: mono-material construction that stays inside the recycling loop, Bluesign-certified fabrics, PFAS-free across the line, and a take-back program so the materials come home at end-of-life. The thesis fits on one line: we don't need more clothes, we need clothes that can do more.

The Square is Houdini's ultra-minimalist unisex waterproof shell skirt, Loop Hardshell fabric, wind and waterproof, stretchy and silent. Throw it on over a pair of pants when the weather changes mid-adventure; light enough to always have in the pack. The Puffy Square's shell-only sibling.

DETAILS

Best for:

sudden-change weather on a hike, trail run or bike

post-run shelter from wind and rain at an exposed trailhead

Vancouver-style "bring it just in case" pack insurance

camp kitchen duty in shoulder-season rain

the runner-camper who values minimalist versatility

In the detail:

Loop Hardshell, stretchy, silent, durable, waterproof

Wraparound one-size unisex shell skirt

Ultra-minimalist construction, light enough to always pack

Windproof and waterproof

PFAS-free and fully recyclable

Easy on/off, no-effort weather protection

Colourways: True Black

Size range: One Size

Over Go Pants or More Pants, under a Rollercoaster Jacket in real weather, alongside Ciele RDCap Elite.

MATERIALS & CARE

Designed in Stockholm and cut from Bluesign-certified, recycled or recyclable technical fabrics. 100% PFAS-free across the line. Machine wash cold with like colours, inside out. Do not use fabric softener, do not tumble dry, do not iron or dry clean. Hang to dry. When the garment reaches end-of-life,...