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Item of the week: the peacoat

What it is: Like many staple fashion garments, the peacoat’s origins lie in the military, specifically the Dutch navy, which introduced the silhouette in the 1800s and took the name from ‘pije’, the Dutch word for wool. The look only infiltrated the fashion industry following World War II, alongside other popular military-wear that had taken on...

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Item of the week: the long black coat

What it is: The long black coat is somewhat of a self-explanatory item, a staple outerwear garment that can be found in many forms and can be adapted depending on the end user. While the piece was a key trend on the runways of AW23, it still remains a consistent wardrobe addition almost all year round due to its neutral colour and often standard...

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Item of the week: the leather coat

What it is: The trench coat is a popular staple coat silhouette that has transcended seasons and time periods to still be relevant in the modern day. However, it has seen an update for the coming autumn/winter 2023 season in the form of a material adaptation – particularly with the use of leather or leather alternatives. Many a designer took on...

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Zara Atelier launches with capsule coat collection

Fashion retailer Zara has launched a new label, Zara Atelier, focusing on “high-end design and exquisite craftsmanship”. Zara Atelier will present two limited tightly-curated collections per year, designed by its in-house team, each focusing on an “elevated, artistic interpretation of an iconic wardrobe staple”. The first capsule collection is...