Coats and Jackets: Trendy Styles and Classic Shapes
Saturday, October 27, 2007 5:51When it comes to coats and jackets, what is your style? Do you go after the funky modern look with interesting silhouettes or do you prefer classic shapes that will last years? Winters in Kuwait are brief yet harsh. I have two classic coats that have been in my closet for years. One is leather and the other is a wool blend. I try to buy one trendy coat in the winter, but it usually turns out to be a parka and I give it to the needy when it goes out of style.
Trendy Styles
Madison Marcus Ruffle Leather Jacket in Nickel
Mike & Chris Angus Crop Canvas Jacket
Mike & Chris Bailey 3/4 Sleeve Jacket
Mike & Chris Danny Micro Jacket
Mike & Chris Bailey 3/4 Sleeve in Black
Classic Shapes
Mike & Chris Quentin Long Trench
Charlotte Ronson Paddington Coat
My favorite jacket this fall is a combination of trendy and classic look. It’s the Mike & Chris Leather Hoodie, a snug fit and supple leather make this jacket.
Which jacket caught your eye? Let me know in the comments!
Ansam says:
October 27th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Like you.. I have two basics, black leather trench coat and khaki wool (both are long coats just above the knees) I may add my other trench in white leather-reversible-jeans coat..
I also have so many shorter coats that are either detailed, structured, hooded, duofold, cropped, blazer like, bubble and bell sleeved ones, puffers…etc
This season I want to get a metallic one cuz the one I had is, hmmm well let me sat… DEAD! heehee
Maryam says:
October 27th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Hey! Love the jackets, any idea where theyre sold?
1001 Nights says:
October 28th, 2007 at 8:46 am
I lived abroad for a long time so I really needed coats and generally speaking I don’t tend to throw them away because they’re classic. The thing is when you’re abroad you’re actually outdoors a lot in order to get from your place to wherever you’re going. But what do you do with a heavy coat if you’re just wearing it from Quortuba to the Avenues for example? Do you keep it on or do you carry it around with you while you’re shopping which can be a real nuisance?
Ansam says:
October 28th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
1001 Nights not all coats and jackets are that heavy! speacially the ones Zahra posted pictures of. A lot of them can be suitable for work. Plus you need your coat when traveling right? and as you said they are classic and last forever specially when our winter is TOO short for us to wear them for long periods of time
1001 Nights says:
October 29th, 2007 at 9:00 am
Ansam you make a good point. The only thing is the coats that aren’t heavy usually don’t keep you warm and they’re just there for looks. Like for example leather jackets. They practically do nothing about the cold! At least 5 of the jackets/coats posted here won’t keep you warm even in the Kuwaiti winter if you’re outdoors.
Ansam says:
October 29th, 2007 at 10:13 am
1001 Nights LOL true true… but us girls, pay high price for fashion sometimes.. to look fab! dont we? I mean dont you at least have ONE shoes that hurt when you wear it but still its an awesome stylish shoes or heels?
Benji Madden says:
December 13th, 2007 at 2:51 am
Hey!…Man i just love your blog, keep the cool posts comin..holy Wednesday