A Fresh Coat

From rich patterned brocades to solid worsted wools, in shapes ranging from ultra-fitted to cocoon, there is an exciting new topper for every gal this season!
At right: Dior wool and silk Jacquard coat and Fred Leighton tiara, via nytimes.com.
On the runways: Photos via style.com, Fall 2008, except where noted.
Valentino Couture sequined coat
Alexander McQueen
Carolina Herrera, via nymag.com
Chanel
Givenchy patterned cocoon coat; this photo and next 2 courtesy nymag.com.
Valentino cape-cocoon
John Galliano fur-trim tapestry in tantalizing teal
Undercover color block puffer, at right (CC loves those leggings too!)
Moschino’s frilly navy topper
Jean Paul Gaultier bell sleeve coat, via nymag.com
Sabyasachi Spring 2009 (left)
Louis Vuitton (right)

This and next courtesy nymag.com.
Oscar de la Renta
In the stores:
Natty Neutrals:
Marc by Marc Jacobs wool felt double-breasted coat with fold-over collar. Visit shopbop.com.
Stella McCartney felt military coat, at net-a-porter.com.
3.1 Phillip Lim puffed origami coat; this and next at Neiman Marcus.
Not-so-basic Black:
Nanette Lepore Night and Day knit coat
Mackage JuJu belted scarf coat. Go to shoplanguage.com.
Aquascutum Tara wool coat (back view, at right); this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Rick Owens Lilies Origami wool coat (at left)
Bold Brights:
Aquascutum orange Hatia coat, at right
Miu Miu double breasted pink princess coat
This VIA double-breasted coat comes in 7 different colors and it’s just $129 at victoriassecret.com!
Tantalizing Trim:
Matthew Williamson Lapin collar coat with chevron detailing, at net-a-porter.com
Tuleh Fox-Cuffed Garden Coat, at Neiman Marcus
Pretty Prints:
Moschino Cheap and Chic painted rose wool coat, at Saks Fifth Avenue
Rachel Roy blanket coat. Visit neimanmarcus.com.
Lisa Jayne Dann belted puffball plaid coat, pictured at right and available at asos.com.
Last look (below): CC loves this seemingly seasonless Peter Som tweed jacket, available at Bergdorf Goodman.
Which is your fave?