Trench coats were the most popular outerwear this season, with a variety of these pieces making their way down the runway for the upcoming Spring 2018 season. From colorful coats to patterns, designers were getting daring with these typically utilitarian pieces. Let’s take a look at the top trench coats from Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear.
Colorful
These trench coats are perfect for fighting the rainy day blues. Andrew Gn’s bright blue stands out in a crowd, while Erika Cavallini and Gucci went with more subdued tones. La Perla’s bright red coat is perfect for turning heads, and Marta Jakubowski’s purple trench coat shows off a softer shade of purple.
Andrew Gn | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Erika Cavallini | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Gucci | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
La Perla | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Marta Jakubowski | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Stand out in these fabrics:
Antique Purple Brushed Cotton Twill
Oscar de la Renta Lime Green Stretch Cotton Twill
Deconstructed
Deconstructed trench coats were all over the runway this season. A.W.A.K.E. and 3.1 Phillip Lim both simply cut some slits in their jackets, while Alexander McQueen seems to have sewn several jackets together. Unravel’s trench coat is simply in tatters, while Loewe cut a delicate and elegant fringe into the bottom of the coat.
3.1 Phillip Lim | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
A.W.A.K.E. | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Alexander McQueen | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Loewe | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Unravel | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Fall in love with these fabrics:
Black Waxed Cotton Twill
Baby Blue Blended Cotton Twill
Metallic
Metallic raincoats are perfect for reflecting the little sun there is on an overcast day. Bottega Veneta’s copper coat is perfect for a rainy day down the shore, while Each x Other’s silver trench coat fits right in on the streets of New York City. Ralph & Russo’s metallic trench coat was made looking good while running around all day.
Bottega Veneta | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Each x Other | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Ralph & Russo | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Shine bright with these fabrics:
Metallic Dusty Rose Faux Leather with White Cotton Twill Backing
Metallic Rose Gold Faux Leather with White Cotton Twill Backing
Neutral
The classic trench coat is still in style, with designers using neutral colors to show off their designs. A.P.C. beige is the perfect backdrop for that beautiful leather belt, while Vivienne Tam let’s her design coat be the star of the show. Alessandra Rich and Rachel Antonoff both created beautiful white trench coats, while ICB made a black one with the perfect contrasting seems.
A.P.C. | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Alessandra Rich | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
ICB | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Rachel Antonoff | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Vivienne Tam | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Get neutral with these fabrics:
Toasted Coconut Brown Brushed Cotton Twill
Warm Beige Brushed Stretch Cotton Twill
Patterned
Patterns were all over trench coats this year, like Creatures of the Wind’s half beige, half sunflower garment. Off-White and Tosia both utilized basic windowpane check, while Missoni went for a more complex and colorful check. Michael Kors Collection showed off the safari style with a tropical leaf pattern and matching hat.
Creatures of the Wind | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Michael Kors Collection | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Off-White | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Tosia | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Missoni | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Pick out one of these patterns:
Navy Bird Printed Stretch Cotton Twill
Blue/Orange Floral Stretch Cotton Twill
Will you be taking on the trench coat trend? Let me know in the comments!
3 comments
Love these coats.
Oh me too! I need a closet filled with trench coats!
Gorgeous sewing