There was one unexpected common thread that wove together the fashion crowds at Fashion Week shows in New York, London and Milan this year. Of course they shared a lot of predictable traits: A mutual love for Mary Janes, leather coats and all things tailoring, but an unexpected commonality that we saw emerge across the fashion capitals was a penchant for all things greige and grey.
In terms of neutral shades, beige has been a go-to for years for its warm undertone and array of styling potential but, this year, the fashion set is shaking it up, hitting an albeit temporary pause on the popular colour, and opting for a cooler tone that hosts a different range outfit potential.
Letting the cool-neutral seep into their wardrobes in a number of ways, we’ve spotted one particular item rise above the rest in popularity amongst the fashion set: the grey trench coat.
A London Fashion Week show attendee styled a grey leather trench coat. Across New York, London and Milan, as well as all over our Instagram feeds, shoppers are exchanging their beige trenchs for the new-season shade, swiping up the tone in the form of classic cotton, as well as experimenting with leather designs.
In London we’ve seen shoppers only recently gravitate towards the cool-tone, but the greige shade has long been a favourite of the Parisian’s style set. Styling harmoniously with denim, as well as black trousers, the grey trench layers just as well over a white tee as its beige associate.
Where the grey trench comes in to its own is for its ability to unionise an outfit comprising of cooler colours. Any shade of blue green or purple will pop when styled with grey, and neutrals such as black, white and navy will continue to work seamlessly for a cohesive look.
With our eyes on the prize, we’ve rounded up the best grey trenches on the market. From & Other Stories to The Row, shop the grey and greige trench coats we’re obsessing over right now.
This dark grey trench is everything we’ve been looking for.
Perfectly oversized, we’re looking forward to wrapping up in this when the temperature drops.
The classic trench has had a new season makeover.
Knot at the waist for a synched finish, or wear it unbuttoned and untied for a relaxed look.
This light grey tone is so easy to work into your wardrobe.
Perfect for when winter sets in.
The ideal transseasonal piece.
This lightweight jacket can be thrown over any casual outfit.
