From high -flying aviators to dodgy dealers at 1970s market stalls, the shearling coat has seen many fan clubs over the years, mostly male. But this season sees female fans embrace it in a big way, with an array of colours and varying textures. This style is a sure fire hit for the coldest season of the year. Editor Cathy Martin looks at some of the most popular….
Topshop
The colour of this fleecy number has got me all sheepish. And it’s available in TALL and PETITE also
Price: £79
Zara
This one is channeling GOOSE in 1980s movie Top Gun and we love it for that.
Price: £89.99
Monki
I’m not overly sold on the colour and exterior pockets of this one, but the team here love it, so, it stays.
Price: £65
Mango
Simple, chic and not too bulky (if you don’t like the extra inches that a big shearling coat brings). Plus, the length is advantageous for cold kidney types, like me!
Price: £69.99
Urban Outfitters
I’m not one for zip fastenings on wool or cotton coats, but this is so cosy and would be fab on a park walkabout. Four legged friend optional.
Price: £75
MM6 Maison Margeila
I have a feeling this would drown me. But do I care? Not in the slightest!
Price: £1,830
Topshop
This is definitely reminding me of old men in background of the Only Fools and Horses re-runs. But in a cool way.
Price: £79
Reiss
Aaah black, the fashionista’s favourite. This beauty is super soft to touch and dreamy to wear.
Price: £895
Newlook
A bit on the light side for me – both in colour and in silhouette. But pretty for just a taste of shearling.
Price: £49.99
Much prefer this option from New Look – better shape, much more interesting take on the original flying jacket silhouettes.
Price: £49.99
Michael Kors
The colour is a wee bit ‘meh’ for me, but I know plenty of peeps who adore these greeny-browns. I do love the fluffier fleece on the collar though.
Price: £295
Louis Vuitton
Well hello there super luxe! This coat is unpriced, which probably means I cannot (and will not) ever afford it. But, wow!
Stella McCartney
This is beautiful and luxurious – the perfect coat for a country weekend with plenty of walks and stop offs and gourmet pubs.
Price: £1435
Saks Potts
Now this baby is cute! I would most definkitely save my pennies and purchase this princess
Price: £980
Yves Salmon
Super rich colour and texture – exactly how this kind of coat should look and feel. Boom!
Price: £1890
Frame
Almost velvety in texture – and super feminine in colour. We love!
Price: £680
Chloe
This baby has definitely got our engines running.
Price: £3305
Stella McCartney
Not super keen on the hooded part of this jacket, but it looks super cosy none the less!
Price: £945
Saint Laurent
Love this. But what is with the REALLY long arms?
Is it me or is this coat made for Mr Tickle?
£4280
Coach
Totally boho and 1970s. This is one of my faves…
Acne
If you’re gonna wear white, you gotta do it right. And this kinda does it.
Thick and full of style – I love this jacket!
£1120
Victoria Beckham
VB doesn’t disappoint with this cropped number. Is it weird that I would like to see her and David in matching versions?
£1545.
Belstaff
I normally love Belstaff, but my school report comment back to this one is a bit ‘could’ve done better’. Sorry! Nice trims though.
£1695
Escada
This is a beauty, but its colour has been so widely copied on the high street that I am finding it hard to appreciate the price
£1750
Coach
Yes, yes, yes, yes! I’m having a total When Harry Met Sally moment here. And it’s not fake!
£1985
Isabel Marant
I think this would look super cool on one of those understated French gals.
Cold Brit or Irish lass? Not so much.
£2645
Maje
Is this a bit too Rodeo? For me, I’m sorry, but it is.
£1700
Sandy Liang
Love this colour and the collar too.
Coveting one right now
£1520
Kenzo
This Kenzo coat is amazing – and perfect to clash with red for the ultimate AW17 look
£1335
DIESEL BLACK GOLD
Totally beaut coat – just like something out of In the Name of the Father movie.
£2245
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
This baby is right up there with the Coach number. One of my faves this season, but unfortunately sold out about 20 mins after release.
£4295
SANDRO
Love the red collar and cuff – definitely a hit this season.
£1375
Whistles
This beauty from Whistles is something you could wear to herd sheep and get lost in the herd. We’re thinking, Donegal, New Year’s Eve, and a pint of Guinness. Slainte!
£995