I'm Positive That Borg Jackets Are About to Explode on the Fashion Scene
As we delve further into autumn, it’s progressively more difficult to get out of bed in the morning. So, in a bid to make the thought of leaving the house more appeasing, we’ve tracked down the jacket style that’s so cosy that wearing it feels like you’re still snuggled under your duvet with your teddy bear in tow. We’re talking about the borg jacket, which is fast becoming an A/W 18 buzzword you’ll find popping up on all of your favourite retailers’ sites. Unfamiliar with the term “borg?” Let us bring you up to speed.
Borg is a sheepskin-like material that is similar to shearling. Its telltale characteristics are a short and thick with a bumpy surface that’s impossibly soft to the touch. Though the fabric has long been used as a lining to parkas, it’s recently been favoured all over the outside of coats and jackets alike.
The borg jacket started to gain momentum last year, but this season, it’s officially hit the big time. As far as colours, anything goes. From classic camel to powder blue (we’ve even found a checked version). As for styling it? We’re currently wearing one with animal-printed boots and trusty jeans during the day, and then slinging one over an It dress at night.
Already a firm favourite among top influencers (we’re talking @thefrugality’s Alex Steadman and Isabella Thordsen, for example), it’s high time you jumped on the borg bandwagon. With prices starting at just £20, it’d be rude not to, right? Out of hundreds of styles to choose from, we’ve rounded up the best borg jackets to save you ample scrolling time. Prepare to want the lot.
Balance out the oversized silhouette of this jacket with tailored trousers and sock boots.
Powder blue and borg style? This jacket ticks off two major A/W 18 trends in one go.
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The subtle seam detailing on this camel number makes this trucker style instantly more directional.
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Our obsession with pink isn’t going anywhere, but this jacket? It’s going straight into our wardrobes.
Weekday’s sellout style has just been reissued in tan, as well as this gorgeous bottle green shade.
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Up the retro ante with a pair of flares and wooden-heeled boots.
Try layering this chocolate-hued jacket over a yellow printed midi dress for a perfect boho look.
Okay, so it’s longer than a classic coat, but with its hot hue and cocoon shape, we couldn’t let this borg beauty pass us by.
Much like your Veja kicks, this jacket will become a firm fixture in your off-duty style arsenal.
Cosy and chic? We're very convinced on this winter coat trend.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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