4 Ways To Wear This Season’s Best Trench Coats
Timeless and infinitely versatile, the trench is often considered the ultimate forever piece – and for good reason. Here, COLLEEN ROSS rounds up SS25’s best trench coats and how to style them now
When it comes to trans-seasonal dressing, there is nothing chicer or more practical than a trench coat, hence our collective excitement every time spring rolls back around. A true investment piece and every tastemaker’s favorite for bracing the elements, the trench coat’s power lies in its versatility – the timeless, utilitarian silhouette is perfect for layering and will pull an outfit together in seconds. Read on to discover how to style this season’s best styles…
Choose a timeless workweek staple
If in doubt, it’s always a good idea to start with the classics, and no one does a classic trench better than Burberry – the British heritage brand has been crafting them for more than 100 years. Named after its factory in Castleford, Yorkshire, this double-breasted style is cut from signature cotton-gabardine for a looser fit, so you can easily layer it over a blazer or denim jacket. On mild spring days, slip yours over a printed tee, such as Loewe’s style from the SS25 collection, and Agolde’s ‘Low Curve’ jeans – a highlight from our NET SUSTAIN edit, made using lower-impact materials – adding ballet flats or sneakers to complete the look.
BURBERRYCastleford double-breasted cotton-gabardine trench coat$2,890.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size468 - low stock10 - low stock12 - out of stock14 - out of stock16 - out of stock
LOEWEPrinted cotton-blend jersey T-shirt
AGOLDELow Curve mid-rise wide-leg jeans$120.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size23 - out of stock24 - out of stock25 - out of stock26 - out of stock27 - out of stock28 - out of stock29 - out of stock30 - out of stock31 - out of stock32 - out of stock
LE MONDE BERYLLeather Mary Jane ballet flats$585.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - low stock35.5 - out of stock36 - low stock36.5 - low stock3737.5 - low stock3838.53939.54040.5 - low stock41 - low stock41.542
Elevate everyday outfits with luxe leather
Arguably the coolest trench to wear right now is one crafted from leather – just ask former PORTER cover star Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who is often spotted wearing one by Parisian brand Nour Hammour. The brand’s ‘Henri’ style – also from our NET SUSTAIN edit – is responsibly crafted from butter-soft black leather that only gets better with age. It comes in a classic utilitarian shape, complete with traditional storm and wind flaps, and a buckled belt to cinch your waist. It’s a great way to elevate jeans and a nice top for dinner dates or late-night drinks, especially when styled with heels.
NOUR HAMMOURHenri belted leather trench coat$1,170.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock44 - out of stock
PROENZA SCHOULER WHITE LABELHeyde draped pointelle-trimmed linen-blend tank$395.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx small - low stockx small - out of stocksmall - low stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - low stock
CITIZENS OF HUMANITYZurie high-rise straight-leg jeans$156.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size23 - out of stock24 - out of stock25 - out of stock26 - out of stock27 - out of stock28 - out of stock29 - out of stock30 - out of stock31 - out of stock32 - out of stock
NEOUSDilmun leather-trimmed suede slingback pumps$334.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3536 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - low stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - low stock40.5 - low stock41
Choose a cut above the rest
When we think of trench coats, styles that hit somewhere below the knee spring to mind, but that’s not so for SS25 – shorter versions were seen on the runways at Zimmermann, Gabriela Hearst and Chloé, as well as on the front row, with show-goers making them the focal point of their fashion-week looks. One of our top picks is Max Mara’s double-breasted style, which comes in the softest shade of beige and feels beautifully light. Take styling tips from tastemakers by wearing yours with a mini skirt or Loewe’s voluminous black shorts and knee-high boots. Toteme’s pair – a NET SUSTAIN highlight – are crafted from glossy black leather in a wide shape inspired by equestrian styles.
BOTTEGA VENETAHop small intrecciato leather tote
LOEWEPleated cotton and silk-blend sateen shorts
TOTEME+ NET SUSTAIN The Riding leather knee boots$1,200.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3536 - low stock3738 - out of stock394041 - out of stock42 - out of stock
BRUNELLO CUCINELLIDouble-breasted cropped cotton-blend gabardine trench coat$1,980.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock44 - out of stock46 - out of stock48 - out of stock
Make a statement with color or print
Even if you don’t consider yourself a maximalist, there’s still a place for a statement coat in your wardrobe – it’s a savvy way to elevate the pieces you wear every day without having to switch up your entire look. Plus, it’s guaranteed to boost your mood, especially on drizzly days. Dries Van Noten’s trench is dappled with an abstract print that, from afar, you might mistake for leopard spots but is actually orchid petals. Complement the berry tones with a pastel-pink shirt, such as this one from Toteme.
DRIES VAN NOTENDouble-breasted belted printed crepe trench coat$1,068.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock4244 - out of stock
GUCCI EYEWEARCat-eye acetate sunglasses
LOEWECutout cotton-poplin shirt$750.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size32 - out of stock34 - low stock363840 - low stock4244 - out of stock
B SIDESLeroy high-rise tapered jeans$154.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size24 - out of stock25 - out of stock26 - out of stock27 - out of stock28 - out of stock29 - out of stock30 - out of stock31 - out of stock32 - out of stock
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