A perennial style icon, the classic trench coat is steeped in history. Burberry is synonymous with the gabardine archetype, which traces its roots all the way back to the frontline of World War I. Such a classic, however, always leaves room for reinterpretation. The Row takes the silhouette to languorous lengths in keeping with its minimalist calling card, while Balmain and Sportmax turn it into a statement layer with top-to-toe prints.

Maintaining snug-as-a-bug status amid the chill is a (teddy bear’s) picnic thanks to AW22’s textural treats – a pleasingly tactile platter that spans Max Mara’s plush, camel-wool icon, Joseph’s reversible shearling favourites and Yves Salomon’s premium lambskin. All of which feel like being swept up into a warm hug. Cue the cosy!

The perennial appeal of leather knows no bounds – and while biker jackets remain enduringly stylish, AW22 took leather in an altogether more elegant direction. The buttery material is worked into chic, tailored silhouettes at Zeynep Arçay, Magda Butrym and Max Mara, while Dolce & Gabbana and faux-leather expert Matériel take on the trench coat. Either way, longer lengths are gaining traction alongside their cropped cousins.

 Bringing new meaning to ‘wrapping up’ for autumn, the wrap coat is something of a perfect paradox – arguably winter’s chicest and most flattering outerwear proposition, it is also the closest thing you’ll get to wearing a dressing gown outdoors. Simply belt it at the waist, and watch an hourglass appear. Max Mara’s iconic Madame is a classic, while new pieces by Loewe and Kiton are as sophisticated as they come.

The season’s edgiest outerwear proposition, puffer jackets continue to charm us. For technical, weather-battling prowess, there could be none better than the likes of Moncler, Herno and Mackage. But if you’re sticking to the city this winter, your favourite urbanite brands have just as much to offer – from Rick Owens’ utilitarian styles to Jil Sander’s clean elegance that can be styled with anything come hurried winter mornings.

As with any tailoring, finding the perfect tailored coat is all about the overall cut and fit. A silhouette borrowed from traditional menswear, it should sit just the right side of oversized – allowing it to maintain its sophistication, without appearing too prim and proper. Top players this year include Stella McCartney, Isabel Marant and Rowen Rose.