Designers love to reimagine a classic, and for the tricky transitional season, the trench coat is no exception. Creative directors have taken scissors to the staple, cropping inches off its hemline. The result? A boxier shoulder, plenty of legroom, and a fresh silhouette. While we’ve long waxed poetic about the timeless full-length version, its shorter counterpart feels both chicer and sportier than many of its traditional iterations.
From Burberry and Balenciaga to Frame and Cos, cropped trench coats deliver a tailored, cinched-waist silhouette that suits just about everyone. And they’re versatile too: Style them with everything from plain white tees and great denim to lightweight knits and polished midiskirts. If you’re shopping for one, why not start with a heritage hero? Lined in the house’s signature plaid, Burberry’s double-breasted design will shield you—stylishly, of course—from impending rain showers.
Meanwhile, versions from Nour Hammour and Co are heirlooms in the making, reimagined in leather and with blouson-like sleeves. Modern takes from Ossou and Bottega Veneta bring a fashion-forward twist to the look, with an ultra-cropped cut and an asymmetric biker-inspired designed. However close you choose to hew to themlessly shift your wardrobe from summer to September
Our favorites, below.
Source: www.vogue.com
