It’s been a good year for bold trends. We’ve had color (red, purple, cobalt), we’ve toyed with print (I won’t prattle them off; it’s the entire animal kingdom), we’ve embraced embellishment. It was only a matter of time then—literally speaking—for novelty coats to take off. Outerwear is essential this time of year, and for the fashion-motivated, nothing anchors your outfit quite like a statement jacket.
Vogue’s Favorite Novelty Coats and Jackets:
A trend defined by its opulence—think sumptuous satin, lustrous velvet, floral brocade, and even feathers—these statement-making toppers are leading the outerwear narrative for the season. They’re cropped in some of fashion’s typically minimalist-leaning collections (The Row, Kallmeyer, and Róhe), and have been a signature of CFDA Emerging Designer of the Year winner Colleen Allen’s designs. An if-you-know-you-know fashion find, her velvet housecoat has earned the attention of Jennifer Lawrence, who stepped out in the brand’s chartreuse version earlier this fall.
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Styling-wise, the novelty coat anchors dressy looks just as effortlessly as it does casual ones. Take Chan Luu’s floral-printed duster for example: It adds an undeniable pop to a basic T-shirt-and-jeans combination—especially when said staples come courtesy of Ossou and fellow CFDA nominee Emily Dawn Long. But with the holiday season fast approaching, these bold pieces also make for festive outfit complements, whether paired with an LBD (see Staud’s) or slinky satin trousers (see The Row’s). Our guide on the styles to buy—and how to wear them—below.
