Maybe you’re a single-breasted wool coat kind of person. Or perhaps you’re permanently in puffer mode until spring. Whatever your winter coat of choice, however, there might come a time when you want a second option, an understudy you might say, that’s capable of delivering a different flavour. And for that — especially this winter – you’ll want to consider the faux-fur coat.
This autumn, it’s been hard to avoid faux-fur in the wild. In Paris, the coat in particular dominated, with temperatures lower than usual meaning that it wasn’t just a fashion statement but a needs-must situation. And with the amount of deliciously plush faux options on shop floors – from practical brown to totally wild animal print – there’s something for every personality this winter.
Still not convinced? One of the best qualities of the faux-fur coat is that it’s an entire outfit, meaning that you don’t have to worry about whatever else you’re wearing. Pair it with sweatpants, pair it with sequins, you can’t go wrong. Perfect for party season, but also that stodgy in-between period when you’re half nut roast, half Quality Street, but still want to look fabulous with a capital F, the faux-fur coat is calling this Christmas.
Chocolate Brown and Collared
Since the colour of the season has undoubtedly been chocolate, it makes sense that one of the most popular shades for the furry stuff is brown as opposed to anything too faux. The lo-fi combination of a checked shirt, a relaxed skirt and knee-high boots strikes the perfect contrast.
H&M Single-Breasted Coat
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Uniqlo Flannel Shirt
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Joseph Vidal Crepe Jersey Skirt
Aeyde Medea Suede Knee-High Boots
Faux Fur-Trimmed
If this is your first time in faux-fur territory, your gateway might be trims as opposed to going full polar bear. As Yoyo Cao demonstrates, a flash of faux around the areas to keep cosy – your neck and either wrist – goes a long way.
Leopard-Spotted
Some might think faux-fur + animal print = slightly too extra but there’s no such thing in our book, especially when the leopard-spotted options are so excellent, season after season. You can neutralise the ‘mob wife’ connotations, if you so desire, by teaming yours with barrel-leg jeans and comfortable suede boots.
Reformation Stable Faux-Fur Coat
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Clarks Torhill Moss Light Tan Nubuck
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Missoma Lucy Williams Knot Small Hoop Earrings
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Beige And Elongated
One model uniform that it’s more than possible to copy-and-paste into your wardrobe is a faux-fur coat thrown over a casual bottom half: jeans, sweatpants, leggings, you name it. Add a pair of “fashion sneaks” – Dries Van Noten’s are on everyone’s wish list approaching Christmas – to end with a stylish parting shot as opposed to a soggy Ugg.
The Frankie Shop Rella Faux-Fur Coat
Toteme Pintucked Sweatpants
Dries Van Noten Croc-Effect Leather Sneakers
Shaggy And Collared
Sometimes all you need to feel suitably wintry is what you might call a gesture towards faux-fur, in this case a shaggily fun collar.
Marant Étoile Clea Fleece Coat
& Daughter Sligo Shrunken V-Neck
Toast Wide-Leg Organic Cord Trousers
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