The 21 Best Leather Trench Coats Have Celebrity Street Style Energy
Zoë Kravitz and Bella Hadid would approve.
Every so often, fashion Twitter picks a fight about celebrity street style that goes something like this: Is Bella Hadid's one-armed sweater styling actually chic, or is she just famous? What about Kendall Jenner wearing a sweater, briefs, and black tights, but no pants? Rare are the outfits everyone agrees are actually good. But when you see them, they're impossible to forget. And, they come with styling inspiration.
An example of a good outfit I've been thinking of during peak outerwear season involves Zoë Kravitz and one of the best leather trench coats I've ever seen. Earlier this year, Kravitz wore a trench coat (Saint Laurent, of course—she has a contract) while promoting The Batman in Paris. Her oversized sunglasses and fishnet-heavy outfit all felt trés Selina Kyle, but it was the leather trench coat that tied the whole look together, making her look elegant and slightly aloof at once. She's not the only celebrity this year whose debate-proof outfits have involved a trench coat: Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Lori Harvey have also topped some of their best street style moments with a leather trench.
Kravitz's outfit (and Hadid's, and Harvey's, and a long list of others) reminds us that these layers have an it-factor few other pieces can replicate. The best leather trench coats are actually useful on top of looking cool. Whether they're made from faux or genuine leather, premium leather trench coats from Burberry, Apparis, and more can easily shield you from the winter elements. (Some standout options I've seen are also lined with shearling or fleece for a doubly cozy factor.) There's another recent celebrity outfit to prove their utility: Gigi Hadid just swung by her cashmere brand's pop-up shop wearing a leather trench over a thin matching set. Logic says her trench had to be warm if it was her only layer.
Ahead, shop 21 of the best leather trenches for your own celebrity street style moment, from classic black to metallic patent.
Leather Waterloo Trench Coat, $9,500, Burberry
All conversations about the best trench coats start with Burberry, leather renditions included. This coat has the exact same fit and proportions as the house's well-known and well-loved Waterloo coat—just done-up in the most exquisite, buttery leather.
Sizes: 0-16
Natalia Trench Coat, $766, Apparis
Apparis's alternative leathers are as close as you'll get to the real thing in a faux coat. As for the proportions and colors? They're also best-in-class.
Sizes: XXS–XXL
Elaine Coat, $1,400, Cult Gaia
We're a little surprised this hasn't made its way to Rihanna's legendary winter coat collection. All eyes will be on you whenever you're wearing this vibrant trench. Trust us, when your outerwear combines shiny patent leather and a vibrant, oversized fur collar, the extra attention is a very good thing.
Sizes: XS–XL
Pebble Vegan Leather Trench Coat, $618.50, Elie Tahari
Channel your inner Gwyneth Paltrow in this relaxed, '90s-inspired leather trench. It's best worn open over a silky blouse or corset top and high-waist pants.
Sizes: XS–XL
Alina Shearling Trench Coat, around $3,756, Reiss
This is the winter coat ideal: something that feels like a fireside faux fur blanket but looks completely presentable. This shearling-lined coat will do all the hard work of keeping you warm for you; underneath, you can get away with a thin turtleneck sweater.
Sizes: XS–L
Faux-Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat, $806, Rotate
Save this trench for a special occasion—or make an outfit for any old day shine even more. The metallic leather is a little more precious, so take extra care to keep it dry.
Sizes: XS–XL
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Leather Trench, $3,543, Frame
When all you want is a slick, streamlined coat, Frame's leather trench has you covered. Frame has made a version of it for over a decade—and all that time focusing on the perfect trench is apparent in in every stitch.
Sizes: XXS–XXL
Brown Foxy Leather Coat, around $1,333, Saks Potts
Fur and faux fur trimmings are all over outerwear right now. Our favorite rendition is one that's been around for a few seasons, courtesy of Copenhagen-based label Saks Potts. It's the fashion girl's version of Penny Lane's fur-trimmed coat, in a single tone that's both slightly dramatic and very versatile.
Sizes: S–L
Leather Detail Coat, $2,994.21, Victoria Beckham
When the temperature is below freezing but you don't want to whip out the puffer jacket, pull on this Victoria Beckham trench. It's made from a dreamy merino wool that can keep any chill out. Leather panels on the sleeves and collar nod to your all-over leather trenches without sacrificing warmth.
Sizes: 2–10
Two-Toned Leather Trench Coat, $1,267.50, Helmut Lang
If you're a trench coat purist, this Helmut Lang design is your invitation to branch out—slowly. It saves the leather finishes for the collar, while the rest is classic khaki.
Sizes: XXS–XL
Leather-effect Trench Coat, $229.90, Mango
Whether you're just now committing to the leather trench lifestyle or looking for one to grow your collection, this Mango trench has incredible value. Not only does the faux leather feel like the real thing, but the zipper and belt finishes give it the vibe of a moto jacket.
Sizes: XXS–XXL
Selly Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat, $9,605.40, Khaite
A patent leather trench coat is fashion week street style material. (And we did spot this Khaite jacket during a rainy day during NYFW last season.) Between the shiny material and the bell-shaped silhouette, this coat is just plain cool.
Sizes: 0–8
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Waterbased Faux Leather Trench Coat, $889.35, Helsa
You've likely caught Elsa Hosk wearing Helsa's faux leather trench on Instagram: It's one of the first pieces from her Scandinavian style-inspired brand that launched earlier this year. The proportions are roomy but not overwhelming and the cream shade is totally unique. Basically. this coat would've been a best-seller even without Hosk's name tied to it.
Sizes: XS–L
Vinyl Trench, around $2,313, Courreges
Courreges sifted through its archives and brought back a leather trench originally released in 1972. It has all of the house's signatures—like that recognizable chest logo—plus the most spacious pockets you'll find on a jacket of any style. If you're trying to win the TikTok fashion cognoscenti's approval in one piece, this is it.
Sizes: EU34–EU44
Double-Breasted Leather Trench Coat, around $12,373, Bottega Veneta
When you think of Matthieu Blazy's Bottega, you think of leather. The new creative director is a master at reworking the material in all sorts of unexpected ways, like the viral imitation denim and shackets. But Blazy is still satisfying our craving for leather classics, like a classic trench or an intrecciato bag—just with his twist. For example? This short double-breasted trench in a dreamy lavender.
Sizes: 32IT–40IT
Terra Recycled Leather Trench Coat, $1,041, Deadwood
Everything in this trench coat was recycled, including the outer leather and the inner lining. The materials mean it's a little more durable in wintery mix weather—and it will last you long enough to hand down.
Sizes: XXS–XXL
Traviesa Lambskin Coat, $12,952.80, The Row
Even the most decisive shoppers can have trouble choosing just one shade of a genuine leather trench to wear. With this patchwork version by The Row, you don't have to choose. Keep your styling otherwise minimal (black straight-leg jeans with an ankle boot, maybe) so all eyes stay on your magnificent trench.
Sizes: 0–6
Double-Breasted Leather Trench Coat, $4,248, Acne Studios
Some of the more innovative leather trench coats stay true to the shape we know and love, but add unexpected twists that feel so elevated. For example? The slit sleeves on this trench coat by Acne Studios. Now, everyone who sees you can appreciate your taste in outerwear and jewelry, since your bracelets won't have to hide under the sleeves.
Sizes: EU32–EU42
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Double-Breasted Leather Trench Coat, $8,780, Saint Laurent
We tracked down the exact leather trench coat Zoë Kravitz wore on her Batman press tour. The structured shoulders and cinched sleeves guarantee an instant confidence boost when you put it on, whether you're wearing an all-black look like Kravitz or trying it over jeans and a plain tee. Be careful if you wear it in the rain: It's made with genuine lambskin leather, so the material will need to be carefully dried if it gets wet.
Sizes: S–L
Malou Faux Leather Trench Coat, $402, Stand Studio
Thanks to the Outnet's under-the-radar deals, we caught this belted leather trench for 50 percent off. If you're wearing it all the way buttoned up, a peek of a screen printed mockneck by Stine Goya or Ganni underneath is the move.
Sizes: FR32–FR42
Bicolor Trench Coat, $3,318.18, Lemaire
Lemaire's leather trench coat comes from FWRD fashion director Kendall Jenner's exclusive edit, so you know it has celebrity approval. The black sleeves will really pop over a coordinating ivory set.
Sizes: 34–38
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.