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The Best Designer Coats Are Splurge-Worthy, Stylish Investments
When your top layer is this luxe, don't worry about what's underneath.
A lot of people watched HBO's Succession and had a takeaway about hubris, and family, and some other stuff like that. I, however, watched HBO's Succession and had a better takeaway: Even if your life is going to complete shit, you can still look damn good. The Roys' secret to looking fine and fresh, even in the face of a bunch of illegal stuff going down? A designer coat, of course!
In the Succession era, a buzzword was floating around the internet: "Quiet luxury." Understated, subtle elegance that speaks for itself. When your outermost layer is classy and quietly elegant, no matter what you're hiding underneath (jeans, sweats, a morbid sense of guilt, et cetera), you'll still look chic as hell. A good designer coat brings the fashion, and with high-quality craftsmanship and high-end materials, they bring the winter warmth function, too.
Whether you want wool or cashmere, a coat under $300 or a coat over $10,000, we've got the styles and selects for you. A lot of designer coats aren't cheap, but they are worth investing in; these are styles you can wear winter after winter, over everything from dress pants to joggers. And with picks from iconic designers—including Burberry, Loro Piana, Gucci, Tom Ford, and Ted Baker—there's really nothing left to do besides unlocking your inner Kendall Roy.
Tom Ford ups the ante on the classic peacoat by adding a touch of luxury: Shearling lining, a leather trim, and a soft, suede exterior.
Ted Baker London Peak Lapel Wool Blend Coat
A versatile, classic coat goes a long way in the winter months. Ted Baker's is sophisticated and stylish, with peak lapels, a back vent, and a soft wool blend.
Or, if a double-breasted coat is more your scene, Gucci's '60s-esque style brings a serious dose of high-end chicness to the table. Along with a Gucci cities label on the cuff, it has metal buttons, peak lapels, and an elegant, tailored look.
Calvin Klein Modern Wool Blend Coat
If you're looking to stay under $500, you can still indulge in a designer coat. Calvin Klein's, for instance, is chic, sleek, and smart, and right now, it's less than 300 bucks.
Saint Laurent's single-breasted, Italian-made wool coat has the same put-together, tailored vibe of your very best blazer, but with the length and warmth of a damn good winter coat.
With lamb shearling, AMI Paris' rugged, vintage-inspired coat is the coziest combination of cool and classic that money can buy.
BOSS Coxtan Relaxed Fit Virgin Wool & Cashmere Coat
You know what real luxury is? It's when the brand does all the hard work for you—like layering. With this wool and cashmere coat that has a faux-layered look and quilted design for extra warmth, BOSS ensures you won't make a style faux pas or get too cold.
With two welt pockets, a vented back, inner lining, and wool outer, it doesn't get much more luxurious than Sandro's overcoat that adds a little more style and flair to any fit.
Simple, classic, timeless—well worth the investment.
It's all in the details with Prada's chic wool coat—a removable belt, double-breasted buttons, a shirt collar, a cuff with strap and leather buckle, and a knit triangle logo on the back, so you look smart and sharp from every angle.
If you know anything about Loro Piana, you know they take luxury seriously. That means you get the softest, most highly-crafted cashmere out there with this style.
If you're investing in a designer piece, don't overlook The Row. Known for being chic as hell, the brand makes even the simplest of garments—like a trench coat—look fresh off the runway.
Brunello Cucinelli Cashmere Treated Thermal Fill Coat
It's all about the utility with Brunello Cucinelli's cashmere coat, perfect for even the coldest of winter days. This style features thermal fill for extra warmth, a hood with adjustable drawcords, a high neck, and welt pockets.
If you want heritage elegance that'll never go out of style, turn to Burberry. Modern yet timeless, this tailored coat with slightly off-center buttons is the epitome of quiet luxury.
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