The best leather coats to consider adding to your winter wardrobe
The leather coat had many iterations during the Nineties. Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Carolyn Bassette-Kennedy made it a minimalist must-have while Winona Ryder showcased its gothic potential and, after The Matrix was released in 1999, a cyberpunk aesthetic took full hold.
In recent years it’s made a serious comeback, no doubt in part due to fashion’s current fixation on nostalgia. Everyone from Dua Lipa to Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber and Kim Kardashian have demonstrated how sleek the throwback item can be.
When thinking of purchasing one yourself, admittedly the full-length style of a leather coat versus a cropped leather jacket can feel intimidating, but it’s an item that’s easier to incorporate into your existing wardrobe than you might think. Like denim, leather is a material that will always be classic and instantly adds texture to any look. Endlessly versatile, it can be as grunge as you like or prove to be one of the most luxurious items in your arsenal. The key is picking a design that works well with your current collection and one that you’ll love long after the frost melts.
This season there are plenty of timeless designs to choose from, whether you're looking high-end or towards the high street. For an investment piece, look to neutrals like brown or black and opt for classic cuts such as a longline blazer, trench or overcoat style.
To guide you in your search, we've curated the Bazaar pick of the best leather coats for 2024 and beyond. From Bottega Veneta to Toteme, Mango to Whistles – the choice is all yours.
Saks Potts
For something with a softer edge, look to this shearling-trim leather coat. Featuring a shawl collar and belted waist, the buttery walnut brown finish makes it a perfect tonal addition to pair with current pieces in your wardrobe.
Balenciaga
An ideal coat for layering multiple pieces underneath, Balenciaga's relaxed-fit trench contains the recognisable elements of the heritage design while nodding towards the brand's avant-garde approach to tailoring. Wide sleeves lend to its slightly oversized silhouette, while the length falls just above the ankles, making for a truly cocooning fit.
£7950.00 at net-a-porter.com/uk
Miu Miu
With a silhouette that harks back to that of the Sixties swing coat, this deep russet brown leather design retains a timeless elegance. Three-quarter-length sleeves and flap pockets that sit above the waist uphold Miu Miu's playful touch on proportions. Style with a pair of chunky loafers, or embrace a retro look with ballet flats and tights.
Khaite
With a perceptibly Nineties feel, this angular leather trench from Khaite reimagines the nostalgic piece for a modern wearer. The thick, sleek leather belt brings an element of drama contrasted with the rest of the coat's slim cut.
Chloé
Oozing femininity in signature Chloé fashion, this caramel-hued leather trench coat eschews a hard-edged, femme fatale style for a softer overall shape. Final touches include a glossy finish, gold-toned military buttons and a buckle belt.
Toteme
A label loved by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Hailey Bieber, we often turn to Toteme for simple yet striking pieces. This croc-effect leather coat has a rich chocolate hue that'll add a luxurious element to any look.
£2160.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
AllSaints
A new take on the brand's best-selling Corrina blazer, this AllSaints design is a cult classic with its deep lapels, simple double buttons and slim-fitted sleeves.
Stine Goya
One of our favourite designs on the season, Stine Goya's faux brown trench is all about the power dressing thanks to the geometric buckles. Reach for this to toughen up your weekend-in-the city look.
Magda Butrym
You can always rely on Magda Butrym to have a little fun with a classic design and this time it's with the oversized, shearling-trimmed cuffs.
Arket
Arket's 100 per cent leather trench will last you a lifetime. Not only will it go with everything and anything in your existing wardrobe but a trench coat will never go out of style.
Whistles
One for the minimalists, this super simple design from Whistles is a style you can wear in the boardroom or the bar. It's roomy enough for layering too so it will easily take you from early autumn right through winter.
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta makes some of the most luxurious garments going and this weaved leather coat is no exception. Showcasing incredible craftsmanship and buttery soft leather – it's certainly an investment but one you are sure to pass down through the generations.
Róhe
We love the muted finish on this leather trench by Róhe. An everyday item to throw on and look put together, this Amsterdam-based label does contemporary classics perfectly.
£1464.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
Mango
This 100 per cent leather coat from Mango looks much more expensive than it is. It works well for the office as well as date night but can be dressed down too with jeans and a colourful knit.
The Frankie Shop
For a little drama, look to The Frankie Shop's high-shine faux leather coat. It comes in this beautiful deep bistre as well as classic black and has a universally flattering cut thanks to its adjustable waist tie.
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