Trench Coats Are Trending Right Now—These 10 Styles Will Sell Out First
When it comes to timeless fashion investments, the trench coat is up there with the best of them. The quintessentially British outerwear has long stood the test of time, and its appeal is showing no signs of waning—particularly during springtime.
With increasingly changeable weather, a trench coat is a must for mornings that may start with blue skies, but by the time you arrive at the office, have turned a nasty shade of grey, complete with unrelenting rain. So yes, it's little wonder that fashion types have been wearing their trusty trenches on repeat these last few weeks.
Because we like to pay attention to the sartorial goings-on around town, we've noticed that certain trenches are trending right now. From those with unexpected pops to colour to vinyl finishes (and even trench coats sans sleeves), we've found the styles that are proving increasingly popular yet somehow are still in stock.
Keep scrolling to see and shop the trending trench coats of 2020, and rest assured you'll be stylishly prepared for whatever the weather can throw at you.
ASOS has pulled out all the stops with its trench-coat offering this season, but this lilac-panelled style is easily our favourite.
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U.S. export The Frankie Shop has bestowed us with many a cult buy since it landed on Net-A-Porter last year. This vinyl-coated trench coat is its latest offering.
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After its checked-panelled trench reached sartorial stardom in 2019, we knew JW Anderson would create a worthy follow-up.
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Topshop's outerwear is the strongest on the high street right now, with this statement mock-croc trench proving to be a big hit in fashion circles.
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Versatile and chic, of course former fashion editor Erica Davies made a beeline for this classic trench.
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Palones checked trench was seen on practically every influencer of note in 2019, and now its vinyl trench is set to follow in the same footsteps.
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Incredibly easy to style, we've spotted this Samsøe Samsøe coat on so many people this season.
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While suede might not be the most practical outerwear option, it's certainly one of the most stylish.
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It's still cold out, so we're increasingly tempted by Marissa's statement trench coat, complete with a faux-fur lining.
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From its chic belted waist to powder-pink colour way, this Barbour x Alexa Chung trench provides a modern take on the wardrobe classic.
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Next, these three ASOS trench coats are so good, we can't believe they're still in stock.
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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