I Love a Scarf Coat, But This Elegant Alternative Is Currently the Epitome of Great Taste
Sleek, sculptural and modern, funnel-neck coats are the trend fashion people actually want to wear.
Every season, there’s a subtle shift that happens in the fashion ether. One detail, one cut, one shape suddenly starts appearing everywhere, insistently enough, until you realise it has quietly become the defining silhouette of the season. This year, that moment belongs to the funnel-neck. The first flickers were the funnel-neck bombers (Massimo Dutti’s red version was the first I remember seeing repeatedly), then drifted into leather and structured jackets—Róhe’s being the standout. Now, as temperatures have properly dropped, the logic has evolved: the funnel-neck has graduated to full winter coat status—and this is where the trend really comes into its own.
There’s something surprisingly modern about removing lapels entirely. It’s clean, it’s sculptural and it immediately reads elevated without the “trying” that can come with statement outerwear. The COS funnel-neck coat, in particular, has tipped this into the mainstream, and if you’ve scrolled Instagram in the last fortnight, I’d wager you’ve spotted at least one.
But COS's is not the only option worth knowing. Zara is now doing beautifully cut, high-collar styles that feel far beyond their price point, and Róhe’s take has that editor-approved minimalism the brand does so well. Ahead, I’ve pulled the chicest funnel-neck coats available now, the ones that prove this quiet detail has become the silhouette to know this season.
Best Funnel-Neck Coats 2025
This funnel-neck coat is what ignited my love for the trend. COS does tailoring exceptionally well, and this double-breasted coat is a perfect example; clean lines, beautiful drape, and a silhouette that feels timeless. It’s a classic investment piece, without the designer price.
This faux-fur coat feels incredibly luxe—plush, sculptural, and with that iconic Mandarin collar Róhe is known for. It’s one of those pieces that instantly turns heads IRL.

Marina Avraam is Senior Shopping Editor at Who What Wear UK, where she expertly navigates Zara, H&M, Toteme and Net-a-Porter (to name but a few) on a daily basis to unearth the most worthwhile pieces, while valiantly resisting the urge to add every single one to her basket. At Who What Wear, Marina is committed to curating a shopping experience that feels both aspirational and intentional, guiding readers to items—both affordable and investment—that will genuinely benefit their wardrobes.
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