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It’s that time of year when our bare legs are wrapped up in hosiery and those beloved silky blouses are substituted for cosy knitwear and thermal undergarments. The cold and frosty mornings juxtaposed with warm afternoons can make it challenging to look well put together. Fear not, this season’s hottest womenswear outerwear inspired by the runways are guaranteed to raise your body temperature and your style thermostat from bland to beautiful.
Scarf coats
A newcomer on the fashion high-street, this coat quickly garnered the attention of fashionistas for its versatility and classic appeal. As it says in its name, the magic behind the combination is that the scarf is attached to the neck of the coat, which makes it an inseparable pair (no more missing scarves). Variations of the style can be seen on the runways of Saint Laurent and Roksanda, where plush scarfs cascade off the shoulders of coats and train into capes. Should you be itching to take this trend to the next level, pair your favourite woolen blazer with a floor-length satin necktie of the same colour family. You can also pair coats that have scarves in the same fabrication and colour-way.
Add that much-needed oomph into your winter closet with coats in colourful prints and patterns. From sorbet-inspired colour-ways to bright shades, bold patterning and embellishments; statement coats are not only a playful spin on a functional staple, but they serve as the perfect conversation starter. As seen at Off White, where models wore silver ring embellished trench coats or at Missioni with models in print clashing versions. At Valentino models shone in glittery pink shades. To wear this trend, remember that it’s all in the details. Be on the lookout for coats that have an element of interest and intrigue to you and speak to your inner child. Have fun.
Faux fur coats have always been the quintessential of style and luxury. This season the playful coat gets a red facelift on par with the hottest colour of the season, scarlet red. The hot colour has been gaining momentum since its arrival on the spring/summer 2023 runways, spilling onto the award season carpets and even into pop culture history (thanks Riri). At Stella McCarthy, they had a red teddy-like aesthetic, while at Alberta Ferretti they had a similar but smoother appeal. Whereas at Ferragamo the fiery coat had a resemblance to furry puppets. As this is a coat with big personality, there is no easing into it. Should you be feeling brave to strut it, let your feet shine by pairing them with black high-boots or glittery sky-high stilettos.
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