What is it:
The trench coat is a popular coat silhouette that transcends seasons and trends and is back in style today. For the coming autumn/winter season 2023, however, it has undergone an update in the form of a new material – in particular through the use of leather or leather alternatives. Many fashion houses have embraced the leather-look trench coat for their runway collections, experimenting with the material and creating unique shapes and abstract silhouettes. The coat has also proven to be a hit in pop culture, with iconic appearances in films and fashion photographs time and time again.
Why you should order it:
While the trench coat remains a popular addition to every season’s wardrobe, it’s arguably a little more daring and niche in its leather variant. It should therefore appeal to those customers who are ready to attract attention. The increasing popularity of the leather-look trench coat has meant that it has also been relaunched for more reserved consumers and is now appealing to a wider audience. In addition, recent advances in materials research have also produced leather alternatives, meaning there is a greater range of animal-friendly options available to the market.
Where we saw him:
The leather coat has been seen almost everywhere this season and was one of the most popular outerwear pieces on the Fall/Winter 2023 runways. Many of the styles were shown in overcoat form, as at Palm Angels, Givenchy and Christian Dior, all of which were loose-fitting showed silhouettes with boxy shoulders. Another popular look was the leather trench coat itself, which was seen in different variations at Ferragamo, Hermès and Ann Demeulemeester. Other designers used the leather coat to play with its texture and function. Brands like Lanvin, Prada and Victoria Beckham imprinted snake prints on their models, while others like Alexander McQueen and Junya Watanabe appliquéd oversized pockets and zip detailing.
How to style it:
A leather coat is a statement piece in itself that can zip a look together and bring it to life. The leather-look trench coat can be adapted to suit the wearer. The more daring silhouettes offer the opportunity to wear an equally daring outfit underneath. This can be a breezy maxi dress with a contrasting tank top or wide-leg print jeans and an oversized shirt. The garment is also suitable for everyday wear and is easy to combine with simple jeans or loose trousers and a t-shirt, while at the same time enhancing any casual wardrobe.
Iconic in both pop culture and fashion, the leather-look trench coat has appeared in films for decades, making it a popular addition to any wardrobe. Recent material developments have meant that it is now available in animal-friendly alternatives and taking on new forms to appeal to a wider range of consumers.
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