5 Coat Trends That Feel Very 2026

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.