Investing in a new coat can feel like a mighty big undertaking, as not only is this a big purchase, but it will also act as a cornerstone of your winter wardrobe for years to come. When it comes to outerwear, timeless, simple coats have dominated the runways in recent years and make a sensible choice. Think a black or navy wool longline coat, a belted trench and a buttery, leather overcoat–styles that will seamlessly layer over any of your winter outfits.
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There are thousands of coats to choose from, however to narrow down your search we have listed the brands that have a celebrity following. While Burberry’s trench coats have a long list of loyal devotees, from the Duchess of Sussex to Emma Watson, The Row is a label that has defined celebrity style in recent years, as the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and Zoë Kravitz tend to be cloaked in minimalist staples from the brand. When it comes to outerwear, The Row’s aesthetic couldn’t be more Olsen, with oversized silhouettes that graze the floor, sloped shoulders and belted robes.
While this list includes heritage heavyweights like Burberry and Bottega Veneta, an honourable mention must also go to The Frankie Shop and Toteme, brands that sit within the contemporary bracket and have spearheaded many coat trends. Katie Holmes is often spotted in New York wearing an ankle-length camel coat from The Frankie Shop named the Gaia, which has oversized shoulders and a boxy, double-breasted fit. Jennifer Lawrence, meanwhile, has been wearing a cashmere and wool wrap coat by Toteme since 2019, showing the benefits of investing in a beautifully-constructed classic coat that you can wear year after year.
Here, Vogue highlights eight coat brands that the most fashion-forward celebrities rely on.
Burberry
Burberry’s classic trench coats have been a mainstay in popular culture for over 100 years–as Joy Montgomery previously wrote, “Its IMBD page would rival Michael Caine’s.” However its not just the gabardine creations that are worth your attention, as Alexa Chung shows in her cream coat.
Barbour
Barbour’s waxed jackets and coats aren’t just a Balmoral classic, but will forever be regarded as the unofficial coat of Glastonbury and as an Indie Sleaze favourite. It keeps giving its heritage styles modern twists, thanks to collaborations with the likes of Ganni and Alexa Chung.
The Row
Ah, The Row. Naturally, Zoë Kravitz is a fan of its wool overcoats, while Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Lawrence are often cloaked in something from this minimalist brand. Despite the high price tags, many of the styles currently on The Row’s site are sold out or have very patchy availability left.
Toteme
This shawl coat, which is also available in chocolate brown, black and dark grey, is one of Toteme’s hero pieces and a permanent feature in its collection. Katie Holmes, Selena Gomez, and many fashion editors have also been seen wearing this cult coat, which has softly draped shawl lapels, dropped shoulders and slits at the seams.
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham is the best advert for Victoria Beckham, and in 2024 she was photographed in a charcoal grey trench coat from her label’s autumn/winter collection of that year. Tailoring is core to the DNA of VB and so every collection includes beautiful cashmere or wool coats that have a fashion-forward design, but also won’t date quickly.
The Frankie Shop
The Frankie Shop creates low-key, everyday clothes, however they are never boring thanks to well-honed silhouettes. While the tracksuit sets and oversized shirts have proved big business for the brand, it also excels at tailored outerwear.
Leset
A newer name on this list, Leset was founded in 2019 and creates a refined capsule of elevated basics. Dakota Johnson has been wearing the ankle-grazing trench coat on rotation—with a coat this good why would you wear anything else?
Bottega Veneta
Coats have become a cornerstone of Bottega Veneta, with souped-up trench coats in leather or other indulgent fabrics. Tracee Ellis Ross wore her red trench as a dress to a fashion event in September, because why bother wearing anything else with a coat this fabulous?
