We are officially in the thick of in-between weather. Before we reach peak fall and enter winter’s chill, we have the fun but notoriously tricky-to-style transitional season to contend with. For an easy solution to the coinciding wardrobe woes, why not turn to the trench coat? The humble hero of rain and noncommittal temps has been upgraded for fall and is looking more exciting than ever.
Vogue’s Favorite Trench Coats
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The Classic Investment
Burberry long Castleford trench coat
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Massimo Dutti technical fabric trench coat
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Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of riffs on the trench in designer collections, from the likes of Phoebe Philo, Prada, Loewe, and Undercover—paneled patchwork trenches, balloon-sleeve shapes, cropped cuts, and even silhouettes with scarves or wraps that gracefully engulf the wearer. Now, we’re seeing even more innovation in the streets. Twists on trenches were abundantly popular among the style-set in 2025, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. Before the chilly season begins, get in on the fun with our updated trench edit, here.
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The Technical Fabric
An extra-oversized trench in technical fabric is an elegant, more fluid take on the typical trench coat.
Massimo Dutti
technical fabric trench coat
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Massimo Dutti
technical fabric trench coat
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The Classic Black
For those who collect the classics, a black trench is a timeless extra to add to your inventory.
Lié Studio
The Bianca raffia tote bag
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The Cape Effect
Part trench, part cape, these breezy overcoats have an effortlessly regal energy.
McQueen
pleated tailored trousers
Savette
Florence embellished shoulder bag
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The Bold Red
Katie Holmes, the queen of the street style scene, is proposing trenches in cherry red this season. We absolutely agree!
Burberry
long Castleford trench coat
Manolo Blahnik
Veralli bow-detailed ballet flats
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The Chocolate Brown
If a monochromatic red look feels too bold, why not try shades of deep, chocolate brown—another It color of the season.
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The Frankie Shop
Mavis oversized trench coat
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The Classic Beige
The subversion here like not in the trench coat, which is quite classic, but in the outfit underneath. We love this showgoers frilly, ruffled hem.
Burberry
long Castleford trench coat
J.Crew
ruffle-trim pencil midi skirt
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Frame
x Ritz classic trench coat
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The Suede Trench
Suede is the fabric of fall and it’s sumptuous chic applies to trenches, too!
Toteme
The Heeled Sock ankle boots
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Róhe
double-breasted trench coat
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The Trimmed Trench
A combination of the popular barn coat and timeless trench, this jacket has a preppy, idiosyncratic charm.
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