Vogue’s 2024 Winter Coat Guide: The Trends And Silhouettes To Note

Winter coats are an important cornerstone of any seasonal wardrobe. A single great style that fits and insulates well will see you through autumn and winter, into the spring months and beyond.

The trick to making the most of a winter coat? Look after it well. If you’re keen to try a tailored wool coat, consider purchasing a lint roller to tackle any stray fibres. In between seasons, before storing outerwear, don’t hesitate to take something to the dry cleaners. You want to ensure it’s fresh and ready for use when you unearth it in the colder months. Another tip: Be sure to equip yourself for changeable weather conditions and have an umbrella on standby to avoid ruining delicate fabrications.

Investing in a new coat can be overwhelming, given there are so many options available. Experiment with several silhouettes before making a decision – be it a puffer, bomber jacket, leather coat or sculptural longline style – and try styling it with existing pieces in your wardrobe to guarantee maximum wear for seasons to come.

What coats are in fashion for winter?

This winter, timeless outerwear silhouettes reign supreme. Power-shouldered wool coats, elegant black coats, retro bomber jackets and puffers have proven popular, realised in neutral tones, mood-boosting shades and expressive patterns. Coat lengths were a tale of two extremes on the autumn/winter 2023 and spring/summer 2024 runways: Miuccia Prada debuted peak-lapel pea coats worn with leggings and hoodies, while floor-sweeping coats cropped up in every city during fashion month.

Read more: The Key Autumn/Winter 2023 Trends To Know Now

What are the best winter coat brands?

Picking a brand depends on personal preference. Matches’s in-house fashion label, Raey, offers an expansive selection of outerwear each season – ranging from aviator jackets to parkas and trenches – while The Row, Saint Laurent and Prada specialise in investment designer coats. Filippa K and Totême are also go-to brands for team Vogue, and on the high-street, Cos, Arket, Massimo Dutti and Uniqlo stock a variety of styles.

Below, British Vogue highlights seven winter coat trends and the best pieces available now in each category.

• The boxy leather coat: Simone Rocha Embellished Leather Coat, £1,622
• The puffer coat: Arket Long Down Puffer Coat, £249
• The black coat: Filippa K Slim Wool Coat, £550
• The bomber jacket: Sacai Nylon Bomber Jacket, £625
• The scarf coat: Totême Embroidered Scarf Coat, £890
• The wool coat: Loulou Studio Double-Breasted Wool Coat, £456

The big-shouldered wool coat