Paris Fashion Week Street Style Proves There’s a Trench Coat for Every Woman and Occasion — Here Are the Ones You Should Buy Now.
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It’s almost the end of fashion month, which means Milan, London, New York, and Copenhagen fashion weeks are behind us. Before Paris shows in our rearview mirror lets dive into all the inspirational street style outfits the French capital perfectly graced us with.
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At Paris Fashion Week, show-goers delivered outfits that put practicality first: In exchange for shearlings, faux furs, and puffer jackets, A-list attendees pulled out their best trench coats, proving this trust piece is still a timeless topper in the style set’s rotation.
Lightweight camel coats aside, we saw trench coats in denim, vinyl, satin, leather, two-tone, and charming colorful iterations. We also saw cape-like options and oversized trench coats worn by the likes of German influencer Leonie Hanne to model Ashley Graham. Despite the coat’s classic silhouette, these fashion tastemakers showed how versatile the style can be, wearing it many different ways from morning, noon, and night.
For example, for Loewe’s fall 2023 show, Hanne took a unique approach to the classic trench, donning a cropped, cloak-like trench with an oversized white shirt dress and the brand’s bright yellow Puzzle bag. On the other hand, Graham took a more classic approach, sticking to neutrals by pairing her Off-White brown long trench coat with matching trousers and black sunglasses. Other guests, like Australian model Tiernan Cowling and content creator Julia Haghjoo, opted for statement trench coats for maximum effect. At the same time, those like former editor-in-chief of Grazia Italia, Tamu McPherson, showed how you can build a smart-casual look off a trench coat.
The trench coat is an outfit-staple, making it easy to introduce the coat into our wardrobes and replicate these street style ensembles for all occasions. For dressy evenings out, a trench coat can suit your needs: Whether over a blazer with relaxed pants, jeans, or a cocktail dress, look for a coat that’s medium length and not too fitted, such as a leather trench. As always, a pair of heels helps transition the look into the nighttime territory. For business-casual moments, you can substitute a trench coat for any other overcoat you would wear. For more low-key moments like brunch with friends, opt for a khaki-colored trench atop easy staples like a white button-up shirt, a sleek belt, and straight-leg jeans. Then, wrap a knit sweater around your shoulders for added dimension and practical layering.
The variety of today’s trench coats makes the topper more versatile than ever before. Read on to shop the best trench coats and effortlessly replicate the chic street style moments from Paris Fashion Week.
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Adidas Adicolor Trefoil Faux Leather Trench Coat
adidas Adicolor Trefoil Faux Leather Trench Coat
Coach Relaxed Double Breasted Trench
Coach Relaxed Double Breasted Trench
Weekend Max Mara Reversible, Water-Resistant Cotton Trench Coat
Weekend Max Mara Reversible, Water-Resistant Cotton Trench Coat
Banana Republic Rio Bonded Trench Coat
Banana Republic Rio Bonded Trench Coat
Nili Lotan Tanner Trench Coat
Nili Lotan Tanner Trench Coat
G-Star High Trench Coat
G-Star High Trench Coat
Vince Belted Leather Trench Coat
Vince Belted Leather Trench Coat
Totême Layered Belted Trench Coat
Totême Layered Belted Trench Coat
Loewe Cape-Effect Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat
Loewe Cape-Effect Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat
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