6 Coat & Jacket Trends You’ll Be Seeing This Fall

If we were to come up with our holy trinity of fall outerwear, it would be: the trench coat, the leather jacket, and the oversized blazer. Most of us have at least one of the three in our wardrobe, if we’re fortunate. But it might be time to refresh our rotation of coats and jackets for the new season. Fortunately, a new crop of outerwear trends is on the horizon — and they’re as exciting and timeless as ever.

The fall 2024 runways gave us a preview of new coat and jacket styles six months ago, from statement tailored jackets by Jil Sander and Chanel to trendy leopard-print coats at Versace, Isabel Marant, and Christian Dior. The designer collections are now ready to shop and our favorite mainstream brands have gotten in on the fun, too. Crowd-favorite Aligne has a range of bright blazers, while Uniqlo has fresh quilted and wool staples. Capes, denim jackets and collared bombers have also made their way to the market from brands like ASOS, Marks & Spencer, and COS.

If the recent street style at London Fashion Week is anything to go by — fashion-forward guests showed us just how versatile barn jackets, trench coats, and denim jackets can be — these new arrivals offer an opportunity to asses our wardrobe for the season ahead. Scroll on to discover the top six coat and jacket trends to expect for fall 2024.

Barn jackets have been a street-style win this Fashion Month, and for good reason: the workwear-inspired layer can be worn over just about anything — dresses, suits, trousers, you name it — while the contrasting collar adds an extra touch of style. Country went couture on the fall/winter 2024 runways, too, from Hermès’ longline belted tops (with matching trousers) to Victoria Beckham’s leather fits.

The jean jacket is having a well-deserved renaissance, thanks to the enduring Western trend. Oversized, longline, and cropped styles offer a variety, while statement-lovers can find options with diamanté details (as seen all over NYFW), bold prints or patchwork. If you’re lucky, you might have a long-forgotten denim jacket at the back of your wardrobe, just waiting to see the light of day again.

If you’ve been all about the leopard-print trend this summer (lifelong fans, we see you too), you’ll be happy to know the look is still going strong, showing up on standout jackets and coats on the fall 2024 runways. We spotted the print on long coats from Christian Dior and Balenciaga, on jacket linings at Isabel Marant, and in red and black at Versace. Off the runway, brands such as Ganni, Sister Jane and Damson Madder have become known for their leopard prints. While you’re at it, add a matching bag or hat for an even bolder look.

Fall 2024 sees the vest becoming an outerwear staple. Quilted and printed tie-front styles (a Scandinavian brand mainstay) are leading the charge, although you can also expect to see bouclé, puffer and workwear versions. The best part about vests? Their functionality and versatility. Wear them alone on warmer days or layered over a T-shirt or sweater once the temperature drops.

A bright blazer offers the perfect seasonal contrast to fall's typically muted tones. As proven with this year’s trends, like waistcoats and collarless jackets, tailoring can be more versatile than ever. Take a leaf out of stylists’ books by pairing a bright red, green or yellow blazer with a more toned-down outfit like jeans and a tee, a midi dress or a gym outfit. For an added touch, cinch your blazer with a mismatched belt, just as Emilia Wickstead and Chanel did on the fall 2024 runways.

New York Fashion Week’s fall 2024 shows made a convincing case for capes. Contrary to the superhero aesthetic, Tibi and Ulla Johnson’s knit capes, Marina Moscone’s scarf version, and Brandon Maxwell’s dressy staples proved the range is quite vast. You can find trench and raincoat capes that are practical for fall weather, and embellished, accessory-style ones that are useful even now for an air-conditioned office.