Joseph Tang is a Who What Wear editor in residence and the fashion director of Canadian department store Holt Renfrew, where he oversees the fashion and style direction for both the women's and men's businesses.
It's finally coat season, and for a Canadian, choosing the right outerwear isn't just a fashion moment. It's a survival tactic. The weather swings from mild to freezing in the blink of an eye, so this year, I wanted to rethink how I dress for the drop in temperature. Instead of defaulting to a ubiquitous puffer, I challenged myself to explore the leading coat trends popping up around the globe.
I tested pieces that do more than just keep the cold out, from rich heritage prints to cozy shearling details to denim reimagined in unexpected ways. They bring personality, polish, and a little bit of drama to winter dressing. After trying some of my favorites, here you will find my honest takeaway about the 2026 coat trends I am leaning into this winter. No matter how brutal the forecast gets, at least I'll look amazing while I'm out there freezing.
1. Oversize Wool Coat
Layering for winter is key. Find a coat that gives you room to wear chunky knits underneath, or if you're like me, style a coat on top of a coat. The trick is to have a coat that has generous armholes.
2. Winter Denim Jacket
This Moncler Grenoble jacket is such a great piece. It fuses function and fashion so effortlessly.
3. Vintage-Inspired Suede Jacket
The prep trend was seen all throughout the latest spring runways. A brown suede jacket is the update your fall and winter wardrobe is missing.
4. Countryside-Cool Jacket
I love a bomber jacket that doubles as a warm puffer with the added detail of a shearling collar. I opted for a coat that brings forward a heritage fabric in neutral colors. The unexpected twist? A pop of red.
5. Long Leather Coat
Longer coats were a staple on the runways, and finding one in all leather is the perfect update for this sartorial piece.
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