The Best Winter Coats for Men
Traditionally, two distinct categories have dominated men’s winter coats. There are the technical pieces from outdoor outfitters like Patagonia designed for activities like hiking. These pieces are usually made in a laboratory with the very top in textile research to optimise performance and weather resiliency. Then, there are the classic pieces, usually designed with tailoring in mind to create styles like wool and cashmere coats from luxury maisons like Lora Piana and Burberry.
More recently, a blur between these two types of coats has developed, which is why you can find styles like the Moncler fur puffer. By taking the best of both types of coats, men’s outerwear is becoming more versatile. You can wear a lightweight puffer under a suit jacket, or a performance overcoat on top of your suit. When chosen thoughtfully, they can both be a circular choice because good quality wool will last and even improve over time, and techwear pieces are designed to hold up to repeat wear. With a blend of both in your wardrobe, you ensure you’ll be protected from the elements in quality pieces that you can resell to another Fashion Activist on the Vestiaire app if you ever want to.
In this edit, we’ve highlighted our favourite men’s winter coats, whether your destination is the trails or the boardroom.
Moncler Fragment Coat
Moncler is a European-made luxury activewear brand that stands out for its quality craftsmanship. As the label that outfitted climbers on the early expeditions to K2 as well as the French Olympic ski team, Moncler is first and foremost concerned with producing high-performing technical gear. Thanks to its Genius collaborations with top creatives like Craig Green and JW Anderson, the label is at the pinnacle of innovative design.
Moncler’s most iconic item is the down coat which is 100% responsibly sourced. The Fragment collection features fun and cool down coats like the Jeribe and the Anthemy. The line is Moncler’s exciting collaboration with Hiroshi Fujiwara. Inspired by various pop culture elements like hip hop and Pokemon, the line’s coats have a funky fresh streetwear-meets-athletic vibe. With bold colours and the unmistakable lightning bolt logo patch, this coat is a luxury status symbol.
Moncler takes sustainability seriously and makes it a priority to minimise their environmental impact. But for the smallest impact possible, we recommend shopping this stylish coat pre-loved on the Vestiaire app because your purchase will not require the use of further natural resources.
Stone Island Jacket
Stone Island jackets are some of the industry’s most highly-researched designs. The brand is an innovator in sportswear fabrics and dyes, and their jackets reflect this pioneering legacy. Based in Italy, Stone Island gained recognition across Europe in the ‘80s thanks to a Central Saint Martins graduate turned truck driver named Paul Harvey, whose first design job was for the burgeoning label.
Specialising in tech wear, these jackets are made to be durable thanks to Stone Island’s signature Tela Stella fabric. Popular innovative designs include the Heat Reactive jacket that becomes brighter as the wearer gets warmer. No matter which model you choose, this brand guarantees a technologically advanced look.
The Stone Island compass badge is as much of a statement as the jacket itself. Rapper Drake paid $100,000 for a custom made Stone Island compass chain. This kind of brand loyalty, combined with its durability, makes a Stone Island a great bet for the future. Stone Island jackets are collector’s items, so if you are considering an investment piece, check out the pre-loved selection Vestiaire Collective.
Nike ACG Fashion Coat
The Nike ACG line stands for All Conditions Gear. These are pieces that are meant to go on adventures and get muddied up. For modern day technical wear needs, the ACG line offers highly functional street style.
The 2-in-1 jacket is designed for movement, yet it retains a slim-fit silhouette in versatile muted colours. With a Gore-Tex® membrane you won’t get wet, and tonnes of functional pockets means your essentials stay dry, too.
The newly updated ACG line has an eye on sustainability. The ACG Misery Ridge is a roomy shell jacket made of 100% recycled polyester in bold colours. It is waterproof thanks to the Gore-Tex membrane and has an attached hood with a visor to keep the raindrops from landing in your eyes.
The Nike ACG Rope de Dope is a puffer vest that is lightweight and packable so you can carry it with you at all times, just in case of a spontaneous adventure. It is waterproof with primaloft insulation to keep you warm, and just like the Misery Ridge, this piece is made from 100% recycled materials.
The North Face Puffer Jacket
A puffer jacket is a must-have piece for your winter wardrobe. North Face is one of the classic names in puffers and the Nuptse is one of the brand’s all-time best sellers. The puffer has been popular since the ‘90s. Worn by both the mountaineering crowd and fashion lovers, it remains a covetable item. The OG Nuptse is an excellent choice to shop pre-loved. It is highly durable and will remain in great condition even after several years of wear. The original two-toned design makes it a striking and instantly recognisable piece of outerwear. Shopping second-hand for this exceptional coat is an easy way to participate in circular fashion.
Though it may appear bulky, the North Face Nuptse can actually be folded into its own pocket which makes it convenient for travel. With 700-fill down, you will definitely stay warm and look cool in this iconic piece.
Patagonia Sustainable Coat
For a minimalist and sleek down coat from a sustainable brand, check out Patagonia. This beloved outdoor wear brand is a champion of sustainability initiatives such as their commitment to the use of recycled materials, but that’s not the only reason why we love Patagonia’s down sweater jacket. Unlike many down coats, this one is not overly bulky, so it’s a versatile choice for any occasion. It’s lightweight and windproof with a 100% recycled polyester shell and traceable down.
If puffers aren’t your thing Patagonia has plenty of other coat styles to offer. A more street casual piece is the Tres 3-in-1 parka. It’s an incredibly versatile piece thanks to its removable inner down liner. You can wear either of the pieces separately, or all together. It’s a slim fit with excellent weather protection. As with all Patagonia products, the Tres 3-in-1 is designed to last a long time, which makes them ideal contenders for shopping second-hand on Vestiaire because buying better means having a wardrobe full of pieces you can rely on.
Loro Piana
Loro Piana is the world’s top purveyor of cashmere and vicuña, the most exclusive and expensive wool in the world. Called “the fibre of the gods” vicuña is the rarest fibre on the planet and Loro Piana has exclusive rights to the Peruvian animals who provide it.
Loro Piana has been integral to conserving the threatened populations of vicuña living in the Andes. It established Peru’s first private nature reserve in 2008 to protect this formerly endangered species. But it still takes a tremendous amount of land and water to raise a vicuña so if you crave a Loro Piana piece that doesn’t tax the delicate Andean ecosystem, your best bet is to find a pre-loved look on Vestiaire.
If you want to invest in luxury heritage, Loro Piana is it. Founded in the early 19th century by the Piana family of wool merchants in Trivero, Italy, the brand has since evolved into the definitive leader in Italian luxury knitwear. Coats from this label are extremely soft thanks to the premium wool, and are designed with clean lines and excellent craftsmanship. These are gorgeous, well-made outerwear pieces that carry a mark of distinction. Buying them pre-loved is the perfect way to get your hands on them for less, and in a way that is friendly to the planet’s delicate resources (hello, vicuña!)
Burberry Trench Coat for men
Burberry designed their first trench coat around the turn of the 20th century and still remain the undisputed leaders of the look. The trench coat is a versatile piece that everyone should have in their wardrobe. It’s an all-season coat that looks effortless at any time of year.
The trench coat comes in many versions. The double breasted coat is the original and still the most popular. While many brands make a trench coat, the gabardine fabric that Burberry is known for is the gold standard thanks to its water and wind repellent qualities. You can choose from many fits and lengths. The modern fit is slimmer and a bit shorter than the original design. For a longer, more relaxed look, you should opt for a vintage find. Vintage Burberry is always an excellent option if you want a heritage trench coat. When you buy a pre-owned coat, you have access to a wide variety of styles that may no longer be in production. And, circular shopping is friendly on your wallet and the environment.
Dior Coat
You can’t go wrong with a luxury coat from Dior. The heritage label is known for classic designs and their selection of coats have all the hallmarks you would expect. The Classic coat is a staple wardrobe piece. This perfectly tailored, single-breasted piece gives a polished look in navy, khaki and black. Made of cashmere, it is soft, comfortable and elegant.
The Dior Peacoat is a great option for a double-breasted coat with a clean, structured shape. The pea coat was designed for sailors as far back as 1731 and the ensuing years have preserved all the functionality you would expect from a piece with such a long history. Dior’s choice to make their pea coat in cashmere also ensures a luxurious feel.
Dior coats are built to last and transcend trends. These timeless pieces will be loved in your wardrobe for many, many years to come.
Acne Studios Men's Coat
Swedish design house Acne Studios is one of the luxury brands veering towards more sustainable practices. From launching upcycled collections to committing to use 100% sustainable materials by 2030, this is the kind of circular fashion mindset that we encourage at Vestiaire.
Acne Studios was founded by a collective of creatives in Stockholm. As such, it is a refreshing brand with a youthful energy. Acne Studio carries jacket options in so many different styles. No matter your lifestyle needs, Acne Studios has you covered, whether it’s in a leather blazer or a classic suit jacket. Every piece is imbued with Acne’s fresh, hip aesthetic.
Staying true to the Scandinavian tradition of humility, Acne Studios generally keeps a low profile, yet they’ve become a beloved name in fashion with wearers around the world. Their attention to detail, diverse sources of inspiration and clean lines make this brand one to keep an eye out for when you’re looking to buy sustainably on Vestiaire.
Editions MR
Editions MR (formerly called Melinda Gloss) is an excellent brand if you want to show your commitment to Fashion Activism by buying less but higher quality. Their casual yet elegant collections are all made in Europe and designed to be worn over the long term. Founder Mathieu de Ménonville has a vision for well-crafted, timeless designs that last and can be handed down to future generations.
Editions MR challenges the notion of seasonal wardrobes by designing clothing that is versatile enough to be worn year-round. This is a thoughtful approach to fashion sustainability that prevents the need to reinvent one’s wardrobe four times per year.
But one seasonal item that is mandatory is, of course, a winter coat. Editions MR coats are in line with the overall relaxed and refined aesthetic of the brand. With boxy silhouettes and high quality wool, these are coats that the laid-back, urban professional can thrive in.
Whether you opt for a high-performing technical piece to channel Jason Bourne, or a sleek wool overcoat to match your inner James Bond, Vestiaire Collective has your coat needs covered. Our constantly rotating selection includes men’s winter coats in every style, size, colour and brand. And the best part of Vestiaire is that by shopping with us, you contribute to a circular fashion economy that reduces our impact on the environment.
The coats we’ve mentioned here are the antithesis of fast fashion. They’re well-made from quality materials and designed to last for years. Coats from high-quality fabrics are not only more durable, but they look better and feel better to wear. If purchased second-hand, your winter coat protects you from the cold and protects the planet from the effects of climate change.
So shake up the status quo by being an agent of sustainable change this winter. We know you’ll feel as good as you look in your winter coat.