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The Winter Coats You’ll Wear All Season

When it comes to investing in new-season outerwear, these are the best winter coats to snap up now and wear for years to come, says COLLEEN ROSS

Fashion editor Viktorija Tomasevic
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This season’s shearling coats oscillate between understated and ultra glamorous

The shearling coat

A timeless staple with vintage appeal, this season’s shearling coats oscillate between understated and ultra glamorous. Sitting in the latter camp, Nour Hammour’s plush ‘Astoria’ coat has an elegant shawl collar and flared sleeves evocative of vintage styles. Meanwhile, Arma’s ‘Cristina’ coat is made from curly shearling with a huggable, teddy bear-like finish and looks ultra-chic paired with leather gloves and knee-high boots. For a piece that can be worn from dawn to dusk, Toteme’s collarless version from the fall/winter ‘26 runway comes in silky black shearling and oozes contemporary cool. Slip it on with off-duty denim and cashmere or tailoring.

  • ARMA
    Cristina shearling coat
    $2,710.00
    Select a Size
    32 - low stock
    34
    36
    38
    40 - low stock
    42
  • NOUR HAMMOUR
    Astoria shearling coat
    $4,085.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small - low stock
    medium
    large - low stock
    x large
  • TOTEME
    Collarless shearling coat
    $4,305.00
    Select a Size
    32 - out of stock
    34 - out of stock
    36 - out of stock
    38
    40
    42 - out of stock
  • YVES SALOMON
    Shearling coat
    $4,970.00
    Select a Size
    34 - out of stock
    36 - low stock
    38
    40 - low stock
    42
    44

The longline coat

A classic longline coat adds instant cool points to an outfit, presenting casual confidence with minimal effort. For a foundational piece that retains its elegance into the evening, Dolce&Gabbana’s satin-trimmed style looks great with both eveningwear and layered over off-duty denim. For the office, embrace the cocooning shape of Max Mara’s ‘Trenna’ coat in cashmere-flannel, which looks sensational layered over sleek tailoring. Alternatively, for something a touch more colorful, try Valentino Garavani’s gorgeous olive-toned wool and cashmere-blend coat – it’s a style you’ll reach for time and time again.

  • THE ROW
    Carlina cotton-blend bouclé coat
    $8,010.00
    Select a Size
    0
    2
    4 - out of stock
    6
    8 - out of stock
  • VALENTINO GARAVANI
    Belted gathered felted wool and cashmere-blend coat
    $5,560.00
    Select a Size
    36 - out of stock
    38
    40
    42 - out of stock
  • MAX MARA
    Trenna belted cashmere-flannel coat
    $4,225.00
    Select a Size
    4 - out of stock
    6 - low stock
    8 - out of stock
    10
    12
  • DOLCE&GABBANA
    Double-breasted satin-trimmed wool-blend grain de poudre coat
    $5,430.00
    Select a Size
    36 - out of stock
    38
    40 - low stock
    42 - out of stock
    44
A longline coat is effortlessy elegant and a versatile classic for every winter wardrobe
A statement coat is the perfect piece to brighten up those winter blues

The statement coat

What better way to brighten a dull, cloudy day than with a statement coat? Whether you opt for a standout print or a pop of color, it’s guaranteed to lift your spirits and give your winter outfits a much-needed serotonin boost. You’ll be hoping it rains just so you have an excuse to wear Dries Van Noten’s checked trench from the fall/winter runway, which looks ultra-chic paired with knee-high boots and a tote. For evening events, nothing feels quite as glamorous as velvet - Alaïa’s emerald-green coat looks exquisite paired with leather gloves and heels while Brunello Cucinelli's double-breasted coat style will add polish to minimal dresses or tailoring.

  • DRIES VAN NOTEN
    Belted checked duchess-satin coat
    $2,910.00
    Select a Size
    x small - low stock
    small
    medium - low stock
  • ALAÏA
    Double-breasted cotton-velvet coat
    $6,475.00
    Select a Size
    34 - out of stock
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    42 - out of stock
  • KHAITE
    Rolon double-breasted cotton-blend velvet coat
    $3,880.00
    Select a Size
    0
    2
    4
    6
    8
    10 - out of stock
  • CHLOÉ
    Checked wool and cotton-blend coat
    $4,285.00
    Select a Size
    XS/S
    M/L

The leather coat

Leather has really come into its own as a sleek outerwear staple that goes beyond classic biker styles. Clean double-breasted silhouettes tap into the mood of the moment, mixing practical polish with a cool, contemporary feel. The perfect example, Junya Watanabe’s version has a glossy croc-effect finish and looks effortless slipped on over tailoring. Khaite’s ‘Sadra’ coat, on the other hand, comes in beige leather with sharp shoulders and can easily be styled as a dress. Elsewhere, don’t miss standout styles by Magda Butrym, Veronica de Piante and Nour Hammour, too.

  • JUNYA WATANABE
    Croc-effect material double-breasted coat
    $1,925.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small - out of stock
    medium
    large
  • KHAITE
    Sadra double-breasted leather coat
    $10,500.00
    Select a Size
    2
    4
    6 - out of stock
  • NOUR HAMMOUR
    Isaline leather coat
    $2,160.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36 - low stock
    38 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    42
    44
  • MAGDA BUTRYM
    Belted plush-trimmed leather coat
    $8,300.00
    Select a Size
    34
    36 - out of stock
    38 - out of stock
    40
A leather coat can be practical, cool or casual – or even styled as a striking dress

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