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 fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews 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 search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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