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With blockbuster shows like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Chanel, Paris always sends off fashion month with a bang. Epic locations and sets (think recreating the Pompidou Centre or a snowy ski chalet) are paired with equally #OTT collections. Fantasy was an undeniable theme of the week with secret garden florals at Dries Van Noten […]

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At the surface level, the trends coming out of Milan Fashion Week Fall 2018 were: power suits, flared pants, bright pops of primary colours, capes, anoraks and puffer jackets. But many of the designers also explored deeper cultural ideas and sentiments reflective of these #metoo times. It was all about women taking back the night […]

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Regardless of the Farmer’s Almanac forecast for next winter, the New York designers have vowed to keep us warm in #OTT fall fashion. Timing couldn’t have been more spot on with frigid temps and a massive storm hitting New York just in time for Fashion Month’s official kickoff. And it seems the fashion world is […]

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Or jump to trend: QUILTED LEATHER | OVERSIZED | DOUBLE BREASTED | SHEARLING | LEOPARD PRINT | SHORT PUFFER | WET-LOOK TRENCH

When it comes time to bundle up, our selection of fall’s best outerwear will keep you chic in the chill. We’ve selected seven of their favourite trends from the fall runways and found 40+ coats that will not only keep you warm, but also keep you in style. We saw Celine supersize the cuts on their coats as did Acne, Ralph Lauren created a leopard print throwback to Edie Sedgwick and Gucci made a cape that was so stylin’ that nobody would dare make a superhero joke. Coats have the ability to make an outfit feel completely different. If you toss on a quilted leather jacket you’ll feel like a Balenciaga babe and if you opt for a wet-look trench, you’ll be feeling mod. Coats are adaptable and can make your closet seem brand new even if you’ve worn everything a thousand times. And if you’re feeling like you need a little help pulling together fall looks from head to toe, check out our trends guide.

Staying warm during winter without sacrificing style is a veritable art for cold-weather warriors in Montreal. What’s on my outerwear radar this month? Local lines Mackage, Soïa & Kyo, Moose Knuckles (think chic puffers) and Rud, the new collection by Rudsak (rudbyrudsak.com).