Feeling Chilly? These Are The 8 Best Winter Coats For Men
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Winter is here. With the chill well and truly having set in, a good coat is a cool weather must-have. While Australian winters haven’t historically required the hefty peacoats and heavy-duty puffer jackets of our Europeans counterparts—though that hasn’t stopped Melburnians whipping out the ole black-and-green Kathmandu iteration at the first sign of dropping temperatures—as we brace for a winter filled with icy mornings, a sharp coat for men is a sartorial essential.
Representing the foundation of a well thought out wardrobe, the best winter coats for men represent the unity of function and style; keeping its wearer warm while elevating one’s outfit. And though outerwear down under has typically skewed more casual (read: puffer jackets, parkas, bomber jackets, and—God forbid—windbreakers), there’s a certain appeal to a structured coat.
From double-breasted classics to iconic trench coats, these are the best toppers to cop this winter.
Saint Laurent Oversize Peacoat
Like many menswear greats (see: trench coat, field jacket, chore coat), the peacoat has decidedly utilitarian origins. Originally worn by the Dutch navy, it was popularised after being co-opted by both the British and American navy, due to its ability to withstand the harsh elements experienced out at sea. Here, it gets a distinctly Saint Laurent makeover. Crafted from responsibly sourced wool, the double-breasted jacket is cut in the French luxury fashion house’s signature slim-fitting style, giving it a more cosmopolitan feel than the peacoats of yore.
$5975; ysl.com
Dunhill Technical Wool Silk Draped Mac
Invented in Britain in the early 19th century and finding ubiquity shortly thereafter, the humble mackintosh was originally cut from natural rubber, selected for its waterproof properties. British luxury goods house Dunhill has released a luxurious take on the understated icon, eschewing rubber for a technical wool-silk blend. Cut to fit slightly oversized, it makes for the ideal wet weather topper and features classic details such as a storm flap and throat latch, as well as a belt with Duke slider in English brass.
Approx. $4040; dunhill.com
Fear of God The Overcoat
Cut from Italian wool with a Japanese culpro lining, this voluminous winter coat comes in a subdued shade of greige that goes with everything. Able to effortlessly traverse dress codes, it’s equally at home worn over denim and a hoodie as it is paired with tailoring.
$4300; fearofgod.com
Mr P. Wool Coat
Ideal for those who want a coat that goes with everything, this classic single-breasted coat offers ultimate versatility. Cut from wool with subtle notched lapels in a sightly loose fit, it’s the ultimate layering piece.
Approx. $1205; mrporter.com
Ami Paris Double Breasted Jacket
Exuding a sense of 1970s British rocker insouciance, the Ami Paris Double Breasted Jacket is cut from wool with dramatic peaked lapels and features two oversized patched pockets and a welted chest pocket. Available in both understated navy and statement-making green (we’d suggest opting for the latter), it’s offset by Ami de Coeur engraved gold buttons. For those who want to be warm and stay cool.
$1535; amiparis.com
Loro Piana Walton Coat
Crafted from impossibly soft vicuña, the world’s rarest animal fibre, the Loro Piana Walton Coat is both waterproof and wind resistant. Its concealed fastenings lend it a streamlined appearance, while oversized flap-framed patch pockets draw from the chore coats worn by workers, adding a welcome sense of grit to the otherwise elevated coat. Undeniably the most luxurious winter coat for men.
Approx. $31,250; ii.loropiana.com
Ralph Lauren Wool-Blend Herringbone Jacket
A contemporary take on a heritage fabric, the Ralph Lauren Wool-Blend Herringbone Jacket swap buttons for a sleek zip closure. A mock neck closure and barrelled cuffs add to the streamlined aesthetic. Its true-to-size fit means it can be worn under an oversized coat or on its own on mild winter days.
$549; ralphlauren.com
Burberry Kensington Heritage Trench Coat
You already knew this one was coming. A wardrobe isn’t complete without a good trench coat and Burberry’s take on the style has stood the test of time. Invented by Thomas Burberry in 1879, the gabardine trench coat was originally worn by higher ranking officers in the British Army and served double duty as a mark of social distinction. It’s since been donned by the likes of everyone from Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn (in Casablanca and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, respectively) to Idris Elba and Daniel Craig, cementing it as a timeless style staple. The Burberry Kensington Heritage Trench Coat is crafted from the same shower-resistant gabardine fabric as its military-minded predecessors. Hitting just above the knee, it features all the hallmarks of the coats before it, with double breasted detailing, epaulettes, and a storm shield.
$4150; burberry.com
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