When it comes to high-street brands, editors, influencers and celebrities will agree on one thing: no one can resist the allure of Zara. Over the last decade, the Spanish titan has truly taken the fashion world by storm, serving us up everything from incredible collabs—this summer alone we’ve seen collections from Kate Moss and Narciso Rodriguez—to timeless basics and cult buys as well as a mass of amazing accessories, proving it’s a one stop shop for everything the fashion set could ever need.
For me, there is one thing that Zara does particularly well, and that’s outerwear. Providing us with a mixture of style, fabric, colour and fit, each season the brand ensures there’s something for everyone in their large and varied coat collection. As a self-confessed coat obsessive, as well as utter Zara lover, I feel fully qualified to report on this matter. Whenever the time comes for me to sell on or donate my coat and invest in a new style I will love just as much, I always head to Zara first. Continuously impressive, affordable and yet good quality, it ticks every one of my metaphorical boxes. This year, as ever, there’s plenty to choose from, including trendy bombers, simple wool styles and cosy shearling numbers.
Keep scrolling to discover the coat trends and styles Zara is nailing this autumn, as well as my edit of the best on site right now.
Ok, so these aren’t technically coats but Zara is nailing the bomber jacket trend this season so they had to be include. After being spotted on the A/W 22 runways (thank you Givenchy and Prada) as well as the street style catwalk in every city from London to New York, it’s clear that this is the year that bombers are back. Thankfully, Zara has plenty to choose from including oversized, longline styles and cropped, wool iterations. Wear yours with jeans and knitwear or layer over a dress to give it a bit of edge.
Mark my words, a trench coat will never go out of style. Zara does these particularly well and thanks to their evergreen popularity, there is always a peppering of them on the brand’s new-in page. This year, along with the classics, the brand have released some party-ready satin and leather styles in addition to oversized cuts and trenches with trendy maxi-hem details.
A double-breasted coat is such a classic, and is a style that will work hard in your wardrobe year after year. It might not be as trend-led as other coats, but if you’re looking to invest in a timeless shape that will work with multiple looks, this is it. Right now, Zara has multiple black or off-white styles to choose from, as well as a show stopping fuchsia number that nod’s to this season’s Barbiecore trend.
Once winter hits you can’t go wrong with a cosy puffer coat and Zara’s selection features everything from practical hooded styles to neat cropped numbers. Go for classic khaki or black or be brave and opt for chic all-white or frosty baby blue, which are just as versatile.
Another style Zara always gets right is the simple wool coat. These look effortlessly stylish worn over a jeans, knit and ankle boots look, but can also add a smart touch to comfy winter outfits made up of leggings or sweatpants. Plus, they also work with dresses and workwear. Thankfully, Zara has plenty to choose from already, including chic belted styles or straight-cut tailored versions.
Shearling is having a moment, as proven by Loewe’s, Etro’s and JW Anderson’s AW22 collections to name a few. Cool, classic and cosy, pair this style of outerwear with denim or layer over cashmere knits and midi skirts. This season Zara are tapping into the trend with everything from full-on fluffy aviator-style jackets to simple faux-shearling details.
The biker trend is back for Autumn 22, with designers such as Chloé and Prada putting contemporary twists on the leather classics. Opt for an oversized jacket that can be layered over knitwear and tailoring or choose a Parisian-inspired, moto-style cropped version completed with statement buttons.
