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.
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.
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.
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.
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