In the Zone

Hey guys! Here is part 2 of the Winter Trends series. Today we focus on hot jackets. From zip fronts to wooly fabrics and thickly lined hoods and collars, these pieces meet all the requirements for heavy-duty coats able to cope with the winter. Function is not sacrificed for fashion’s sake, but none of these coats are lacking in style either. Weekends and your dressiest winter social events have been considered, so there’s no excuse to be seen in public in shapeless winter garb that’s better suited to building snow forts than getting around in a chic, urban setting.


CLUB MONACO

Top Canadian design company Club Monaco has perfected the basic black winter coat. Made of high-quality wool and cashmere, this coat will definitely go the distance to keep you warm, and its 3/4 length is so fashionable this year. In addition, two side pockets provide extra heat for cold hands. The colour and unfussy design will go with everything, so consider it your everyday coat and wear it with anything from your most casual basics to your dressiest suit to instantly look well put together.


RUDSAK

Fusing innovative and edgy design with function, this Canadian company excels at creating solid, contemporary coats. Military pieces were big this year, and this particular coat blends modernity with a ‘40s military style, making it trendy but unique. This coat has a classic cut, but the large collar and detailed pockets give it a fresh and up-to-date twist. Wear it with the collar slightly turned up, pair it with bootcut jeans and a black leather newsboy cap, and your winter style will soon be as legendary as the Canadian winter itself. It’s the ultimate coat for a cool night on the town.


ARMANI

Like the first snowfall of the year, a long, exquisitely tailored coat, like this olive green Armani piece, is stunningly beautiful. Style is not compromised for function, and the heavyweight 100% wool twill exterior means this coat is well-prepared to battle the Canadian winter. Clean lines throughout the coat and few embellishments mean you’ll get more than one season’s use out of it. Lightly padded shoulders and a silhouette-slimming cut make it the perfect sophisticated topper for all your dressy clothes.


MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Toggle coats are very popular with designers this year, and this blue Marc by Marc Jacobs coat fully embodies the preppy yet laidback vibe you’d expect from a great duffle coat. Heavyweight wool felt means this coat can stand up to extreme temperatures, and a hidden zip front underneath the toggle buttons means that, unlike most duffle coats, this one will prevent much-needed body heat from escaping. The loose, relaxed cut of this piece also means you can add lots of extra layers underneath for increased warmth, and a hood provides greater insulation for your head as well as adding up-to-the-minute style to your winter ensembles. Pair this mood-enhancing blue coat with casual clothes for an easy-going, lounging-about weekend look.