Fashion Reverie’s Men’s Fall/Winter Coat Line-up

With the fall season already in full swing and temperatures dropping, now is the perfect time to pull out your favorite fall/winter gear with the most integral part of that gear being that topcoat! While most men tend to opt for coats that just keep them warm, www.fashionreverie.org/ wanted to also highlight coats that are stylish and on trend.

Though burgundy and blood red coats were the order of the day for fall 2012, they continued to fire up the runway for fall/winter 2013. And who better to continue this trend than Gucci.  Inspired by the military academies of Mitteleuropäische, creative director Frida Giannini’s burgundy short military jacket is stylish and on trend.

Almost every man should and needs to have a camel coat (also known as the polo coat) in their wardrobe. The camel coat name is derived from camelhair which was the first fabric used on this style of coat. Camel coats are now a combination of and camelhair and wool blends that provides higher durability. While the camel coat pretty much never goes out of style, the camel coat is a classic menswear staple that perfectly blends masculinity and chic elegance! Acne Studios offers elegance in a masculine silhouette with their Garret Camel coat from their men’s fall 2013 line, adding there signature knack for updating a classic garment and making it relevant for current consumers.

John Varvatos knows exactly how to keep you warm this season with his chunky sweater jacket that’s the perfect blend of wool and knit. A great jacket to wear solely on its own or layer it up with some of your best street-chic accessories! John Varvatos truly understands what’s essential for today’s man!

Y-3 provides this really great print techtarft parka that corresponds to their seasonal camouflage print. Parkas originated with indigenous Caribou Inuit while facing the frigid Arctic weather. Y-3 now updates this coat that is not only stylish but features top of the line heat insulation and waterproof technologies, making this coat perfect for any man looking to take on the cold with durability and style at the forefront!

Giuliano Fujiwara has created a really interesting coat with awesome zipper detailing and leather accents.  This black wool blend zip coat is the perfect marriage of chic meets futurism done right! With a detachable hem giving you the option to transform the look. With the ability to dress it up or dress it down, this coat is pretty much a winner if you’re a fan of detailing and versatility.

This dark dust belted funnel neck coat from Rick Owens is just what the doctor ordered for those looking to hit the town in the perfect Rick Owens coat for this season. As always, Owens brings his signature subdued color palette and mysterious design aesthetic for the man looking to subtly stand out.

Lot 78 puts a new spin on the classic biker jacket with amazingly soft sheep shearling lining!  This Italian-made style of jacket comes with all the bells and whistle of an awesome biker jacket such as zipped cuffs and adjustable side tabs, customized to the fit of your body. This is perfect when trying to go for the layered look this season!

Honestly, you can’t feature great menswear coats without having Burberry making the list. This oversized Calvary Twill Duffle coat will most certainly be a great addition to any man’s wardrobe this season! The Duffle coat gives a nod to the British Royal Navy this season. This style of coat became popular during World War I and has in recent years become the go-to coat for any young fashionisto looking to stay warm this season.

For the man who doesn’t attempt to conceal his flare and love for fashion, this spotted animal, printed caban coat from Burberry is the ideal attention-grabbing coat! Unapologetically playing up the animal print trend from the runways this season, Burberry has unleashed their inner wild side and wants you to follow suit!

—John Woody