Hottest winter outerwear inspired by runaways

It’s that time of year when our bare legs are wrapped up in hosiery and those beloved silky blouses are substituted for cosy knitwear and thermal undergarments. The cold and frosty mornings juxtaposed with warm afternoons can make it challenging to look well put together. Fear not, this season’s hottest womenswear outerwear inspired by the runways are guaranteed to raise your body temperature and your style thermostat from bland to beautiful. 

Scarf coats 

A newcomer on the fashion high-street, this coat quickly garnered the attention of fashionistas for its versatility and classic appeal. As it says in its name, the magic behind the combination is that the scarf is attached to the neck of the coat, which makes it an inseparable pair (no more missing scarves). Variations of the style can be seen on the runways of Saint Laurent and Roksanda, where plush scarfs cascade off the shoulders of coats and train into capes. Should you be itching to take this trend to the next level, pair your favourite woolen blazer with a floor-length satin necktie of the same colour family. You can also pair coats that have scarves in the same fabrication and colour-way.      

Leather trench coats 

Hailed for its durability, functionality and “all put together” effect, the leather trench is the MVP of all coats. Leather has been dominating the runways for the past two seasons with the resurgence of the biker jacket to tonal suiting. Now fans of the luxe fabric can add to their wardrobes leather’s more sophisticated cousin and the runways are in high-praise for this trend. From Loewe, who paired a chocolate variation with nothing underneath, to Alexander McQueen’s dream purple colour-way and classic black from Versace. Style as you would your favourite blazer – over knits, hoodies and chunky sweaters. A bonus tip is thanks to its long-length it will make anyone appear taller and slimmer, which is what we all want.        

Puffer jackets are the heavyweights of the winter season. Their lightweight nature and versatility make them the perfect companion for devotee gorp-core fans and outdoor enthusiasts. For our not-so-outdoorsy fashionistas, the quilted puffer jacket allows you to have the best of both worlds. Its oversized silhouette mimics that of a quilt and with its numerous styling options and colour-ways, it is a must-have for that wrapped-by-blanket feeling. Making its comeback on the runways, quilted puffer was elevated at Zimmermann, where models sported a golden metallic variation. To try your hand at this trend, pair it with an all-black look or any other tonal ensemble which will make the puffer a statement piece. For high-drama, pair it with a mini and thigh-high boots for a night out on the town.