With a busy fashion month coming to a close, there's a lot to recap. Dua Lipa made her debut on the runway at Versace, Iris Law became our new style crush, and The Simpsons are now wearing Balenciaga. As SS22 trends arrived thick and fast on the catwalks, on the streets, the seasonal mood was most definitely autumnal. And there's one trend in particular that we can't wait to take for a spin: leather coats.
Stylist Bettina Looney packed a hot pink leather coat from Bottega Veneta, which she wore with party shoes and a checkered shoulder bag from Chanel, for Milan Fashion Week. Proving that if you nail your statement outerwear, you don't need to worry about what's underneath. Clever, no? The fact is, if you're wearing a fun, bright (doesn't have to be Bottega) coat, you're going to feel uplifted when you put it on - no matter the weather forecast.
Looney was in good company where leather was concerned. Influencer Grece Ghanem joined the glossy coat brigade in a forest green iteration for Loewe. Making a case for green and violet together, a coat in a slightly more muted jewel-tone (like garnet, topaz or, like Ghanem's, emerald) is a great starting point for colourful outfit pairings.
When it comes to leather coats, there are also no rules as to whether you go for real, vegan or faux leather. It's all down to personal preference. Nanushka and Staud (both in our edit below) prove how good (and butter-soft) the vegan and faux versions are these days.
Vanessa Hong (joined by Tamu McPherson) also made us want to wear a two-tone version as soon as we saw her in Paris. And thanks to Kitri, you can shop a similar style right now that, instead of beige and white, is pink and red.
If you think a leather coat might be trickier to incorporate into your everyday look than, say, a classic wool coat or trench, you can go one of two ways. 1) Opt for a safe colour (black and tan are always good) and wear them with a tonal palette. 2) Go bold, bright and brave, picking a colourful style like the street style set.
However you choose to style them, these are the best leather coats to add to your new-season wardrobes.
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Let's all just take a moment to appreciate this faux-leather coat in all of its beauty. Pre-order it now, get it soon and love it forever.
White for winter gets a firm yes when it looks this good.
Staud is always a key destination for statement, endorphin-boosting coats. Even if it rains, this lilac vegan leather style will make you feel cheerful.
In pink, lime or black, this vegan coat with faux fur cuffs and collar is as soft as it is stylish.
Combining all coat trends in one, this padded, belted, leather number is a cold-weather hero.
The trench has had a shiny new update – meet Janis. The weather-proof, faux-leather cropped style that also has a quilted lining to keep you cosy.
In a buttery-soft vegan leather, this blush beauty will brighten up even the dullest of days.
The perfect length, this real leather iteration from Mango's premium edit is worth every penny. Team it with cashmere for a power pairing.
There's no shying away in this zesty number from Saks Potts. Livening up even the most simple of outfits, the real leather design with shearling details is a showstopper.
This real leather trench in chocolate brown will become part of your capsule wardrobe. Look after it and it'll last you a lifetime.
Trust COS to make a leather coat so sleek, it's hard to think of a single outfit it won't compliment.
The OG of the vegan leather coat trend, Nanushka is making us want to get the layers on, pronto.