A coat, or even a jacket, has always been what ties an outfit together. You may be wearing a pink button up with dark blue slacks, boarding-school-prep-101, but if you throw a leather jacket over it, suddenly, you’re rock ‘n’ roll. Same thing with a coat, if not more so.
The coat is the plate of armor we don in the colder months, not just to protect us from the wind, rain, and snow, but to enhance our silhouette, amplifying, or neutralising, the threads we’re wearing underneath. And it’s what creates that air of mystery as you stroll past the girls in line, waiting to get in.
Here are 8 coats that’ll get you into The Arts Club or backstage to The Rolling Stones. The decision is no longer yours, let the coat lead the way.
Tom Ford Houndstooth Wool Coat
Half Mick Jagger on Carnaby Street, half Wall Street banker barking at his assistant, this slim-fit spin on a 1960s classic from Tom Ford couldn’t get any more perfect if it tried. Find it here for AED 23,466
Armani Cashmere and Wool Coat
A luxury spin on homeless chic, this coat will get you into the party where all the girls have septum piercings because they’ll think you’re in a band. Find it here for AED 13,568
Favourbrook Tailcoat
Not least because it’s worn by former cover star, Ramy Youssef, in the eagerly anticipated Poor Things, the tailcoat puts a Victorian twist on whatever you’re wearing. Though ballsy to pull off, if you manage, you automatically win best dressed. Find it here for AED 2,143
Gant Camel Wool Coat
In line with the colours, and animals, of the region, this oversized wool coat from Gant looks like you stole something from your dad’s closet on your way to college. Find it here for AED 2,519
Stone Island Wool Pea Coat
Yes, we know James Dean isn’t wearing Stone Island in the photo, but that’s just to reaffirm why this coat is so classic, and why it’s always a good time to invest in a good pea coat. This one from Stone Island will really awake the fisherman in you. Find it here for AED 2,650
COS Wool Overcoat
If it’s good enough for James Bond, it’s good enough for us. This one from COS is midnight black, and will add that air of mystery you so desperately crave. Find it here for AED 1590
S-Gents Plaid Ranger Trench Coat
Winter is all about the dark colours, but there’s always room for a bit of red, especially if it’s plaid, and fits like this. Find it here for AED 1,319
Ralph Lauren Duffle Coat
Half American Gigolo, half European ski instructor, this one from ol’ Ralphie ticks all the boxes. Find it here for AED 4,889
Sometimes, we break the rules and throw a 9th number in there just because we found something so cool we couldn’t resist…
Sandro Large Overcoat
It’s a red coat, so, like, obviously we had to include it. And you can’t go wrong with Sandro. Find it here for AED 750
