At this point in the season, most of us are already feeling the quiet pull of winter. The mornings are darker, the air sharper, and our wardrobes—however reluctant—are shifting from lightweight layers to heavier knits and coats. It’s the time of year when you start to really consider your staples: the coat you’ll wear on repeat, the knit that feels just as good at home as it does in the office, the dress that earns its place as a true go-to.
No brand understands this moment better than Zara, which has a knack for capturing exactly how we want to dress now. Its latest drop, fronted by Alexa Chung, takes those foundational pieces and gives them an elevated spin. Floor-grazing coats come cut with just enough drama to make an entrance, argyle knits nod to heritage while feeling undeniably fresh, and little black dresses are reimagined in silhouettes that slip seamlessly from day to evening. Styled on Alexa, who has long epitomised that balance of polish and effortlessness, the collection feels more like a ready-made uniform than a passing trend.
Alexa Chung wearing Zara's Checked Cardigan.
What’s clever is the way Zara's winter collection manages to strike a balance between the aspirational and the practical. There’s tactility in the suede accessories, sharpness in the denim, and a lived-in ease to the knitwear that makes these pieces feel instantly at home in your wardrobe. It’s not about starting from scratch but about layering in items that work harder than the rest—the kind of additions you’ll find yourself reaching for daily, and wondering how you dressed without.
Keep scrolling to shop the best styles from Zara's new-in section below.
Shop The Best Of Zara's October New In:
The kind of sweeping, floor-length coat that makes even jeans and trainers look runway ready.
A red knit that feels quietly luxurious, perfect for layering.
I love that the waxed finish gives classic tailoring a utilitarian edge.
Two coats in one, with toggle fastenings that nod to heritage outerwear.
A preppy argyle knit updated with relaxed proportions that feel decidedly 2025.
Slouchy, straight-off-duty denim that proves relaxed cuts can still feel sharp.
This bold check knit reads part collegiate, part street style—and endlessly versatile.
A coat that builds the scarf in, solving your winter layering dilemmas in one chic move.
Equal parts sleek and subversive.
Tailored lines meet practicality with back vents that make this coat easy to wear every day.
Wide-cut and fluid, these trousers add instant drama whether styled with knits or sharp blazers.
Denim reimagined—the wrap silhouette and belt detail turn a staple fabric into a statement piece.
These will sell out so fast.
Something about this feels so vintage.
Dramatic sleeves give this otherwise simple knit a sculptural, fashion-forward edge.
The kind of pared-back LBD you can throw on with flats by day and transform with heels by night.
Clean, simple, and timeless—the kind of knit you’ll wear on repeat, styled every which way.
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