The Best Men’s Coats & Jackets of the Season
Words by Tony Wilkes
22nd October 2026
Few wardrobe updates require as much consideration as a new winter coat. Selected wisely and cared for properly, the right piece should take you far beyond a single season. Across the board, Autumn/Winter 2026 has reinvented timeless styles of the past with fresh momentum – translating, in outerwear terms, to classic overcoats, trending suede jackets and dynamic designs from bold, contemporary brands. Read on for the best coats and jackets of the season from Burberry, Arma, Our Legacy and more.
The Leather Jacket
It’s nothing new that leather and suede jackets have emerged as the key investment pieces for this season – but Autumn/Winter 2026 has delivered a particularly good crop. Today’s silhouette, with a neat spread collar, has an almost tailored feel compared with the traditional biker jacket. It’s the kind you could wear in place of a blazer, or even over a suit, as well as with your more casual outfits. They’ll last for years, and the more you wear them, the better the patina they’ll develop with age. Look to options from leatherworking specialists such as Loewe, Dunhill, Valstar and Arma – the latter is an exciting new arrival this season.
The Trench Coat
Think of a trench coat and you’ll likely think of Burberry. Founded in 1856, the British brand still crafts its heritage line by hand in Castleford, West Yorkshire, with its signature gabardine and check linings woven nearby. Originally designed to shield against the elements, a trench has become one of fashion’s most enduring silhouettes. Whether you’re after waterproof protection or the softness of wool and cashmere, you’ll find the best at Harrods.
The Winter Overcoat
In all areas of design, there are classics that combine form and function so seamlessly that the world has never grown tired of them. Menswear, too, has its bastions – including the overcoat. Becoming a status symbol in the 19th century, our modern single-breasted, knee-length pieces hardly differ from the dapper Chesterfield and Crombie. Their smart, sharp lines make them ideal officewear too. Simply pair them with a suit or, for something more relaxed, sleek knitwear like a polo neck or crew neck sweater.
The Puffer Jacket
Originally the preserve of outdoor specialists, puffer jackets first became trend-centric in the 1990s thanks to technical brands such as Moncler and Canada Goose. Now, the names go on. Stone Island offers exceptional styles rooted in tireless research, while tailoring houses such as Canali and TOM FORD offer smarter, elegant styles that can be worn almost like a blazer.
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