This Unexpected Coat Is Quietly Taking Instagram by Storm, and I'm Obsessed

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quilted patchwork jacket trend shown on a woman walking down the street

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There is a coat trend that is stalking me on Instagram. The more I think about the coat, the more it remarkably emerges onto my Instagram explore page—seducing me with its unique modern vintage grandma vibes. I picture myself cocooned into it, living my happiest winter life. Yeah, ok, so I may be a little obsessed, but it’s hard not to be. The toppers I talk of are quilted coats, not just old barn coats. These are special handmade or reworked jackets pieced together from old quilts or from some patchwork of fabrics—creating a masterful smorgasbord of sartorial beauty. I first spotted the style on the Scandi style set and ever since I keep spotting the trend on cool fashion girls everywhere—making the case for some maximalist fun this fall.

Any type of bedding you can actually wear outside the bedroom is a winner in my book. After a few (ok, copious hours) of research, I’ve learned that these coats are not exactly easy to come by. Some amazing independent upcycling brands create custom made-to-order quilted coats, while designer brands like Bode and Sea make epic wear-forever quilted jackets (albeit with a slightly higher price tag). Etsy and eBay can also be a treasure trove of quilted gems. If you find yourself seriously obsessed, like I am, scroll below to shop for some of my favorite finds.

quilted patchwork jacket trend is shown on a woman walking down the street wearing a floral scrunchie, cropped coat, jeans, ballet flats, and a white shoulder bag

(Image credit: @rebeccaferrazwyatt)

quilted patchwork jacket trend is shown on a woman in the street wearing a long coat with jeans and clogs

(Image credit: @fiahamelijnck)

quilted patchwork jacket trend is shown on a woman standing by a car wearing a strawberry print jacket with basketball shorts

(Image credit: @himichelleli)

quilted patchwork jacket trend is shown on a woman walking across the street wearing a printed floral jacket over a dress with tights and a green bag

(Image credit: @nnennaechem)

quilted patchwork jacket trend is shown on a woman standing outside wearing a fur hat with a printed jacket and tan pants and a yellow bag

(Image credit: @couturekulten)

This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Judith Jones
Judith Jones
Associate Shopping Director

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.

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