Alexa Chung Just Wore the Coat Trend Fashion People Are Obsessed With This Autumn

Right now, the only thing I can think about is which pieces I can add to my autumn wardrobe that will work the hardest and prove themselves to be as versatile as they are chic. THis is a tall order, I know, so imagine my delight when Alexa Chung wore one such coat last night.
Unveiling her collaboration with British heritage brand Barbour, the model and presenter stepped out in an unexpected ensemble that I'm entirely obsessed with. Styling her sparkling minidress with a relaxed, countryside staple, Chung's high-low look encapsulated both sides of her style spectrum in the chicest way possible.
Whilst her dress met all of the criteria of an excellent partywear buy, Chung's outerwear choice veered in an entirely different direction. Styling a relaxed barn coat in a light cream shade, the model's weatherproof layer might have been an unexpected addition, but it was a styling move that certainly paid off.
With a straight cut and fuss-free design, barn coats typically skim the body, falling between knee and calf length, finished with a neat pointed collar and single breasted button fastening. Taking off in major cities this season—I spotted the trend on the streets of Copenhagen multiple times during fashion week—the barn coat is asserting itself as a new-season staple.
A chic retort to the stuffy blazers that often dominate over the autumn months, this fresh coat style offers a new silhouette that's on track to be everywhere this season.
Though this style of coat is a new addition on the style scene, the humble outerwear trend has long lived in the wardrobes of fashion-conscious county-dwellers and farm workers (hence it's rather cute name). Warm enough to keep you insulated, but lightweight enough to halt overheating when you're out for a walk, the foolproof layer is ideal for this point in the year for many reasons.
Whilst Chung wore hers with a glitzy mini, this trend also styles well with denim or cotton trousers, and looks especially at home when paired with a chunky knit.
Chung's style was plucked from her new collaboration with Barbour, but I've also found compliment-worthy coats at a number of high street shops. H&M's cotton twill style has already become a talking point in the Who What Wear office, whilst I've spotted Align's style all over my instagram feed this month.
To buy into the trend that's only only going up from here, read on to discover our edit of the best country coats below.
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Natalie Munro isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
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