Trench Wars: Slick picks to weather any storm

1ST PLACE — BLACK BEAUTY

On Jeanne: Samuel Dong Trench Coat, $199

“A trench coat should be all-weather unless of, course, you’re buying it as a fashion statement. It should be roomy enough to put over another suit jacket yet light-weight and easy to pack. The coat should be made of fabric that isn’t going to wrinkle too much and with a bit of neutrality, so it could go with most things. That being said, though, there are so many variations that you may want to own two or three! This is a very sleek, modern, beautiful coat. Very high fashion with a formal feel although you could wear it with a pair of jeans and that could look pretty hip, too. I love it!”

Where to get it:

Parabie, 2471 Yonge St., 416-488-4947

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PROTECTED IN PLAID

BURBERRY PLAID TRENCH, $1,195

“This has got the classic Burberry check,
great detailing on the sleeves, a true
classic trench. I absolutely love this.”


Where to get it: Andrew’s, Bayview Village Mall, 2901 Bayview Ave., 416-225-0049

 

RAINY DAY ROSE

NANETTE LEPORE TRENCH, $665

“This one’s really fun, very youthful and
punchy. Not the most practical, but a
spirited, fun statement. Cute coat.”

Where to get it: Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333

 

DAPPER DETECTIVE

SOIA & KYO TRENCH COAT, $255

“This coat’s got an interesting stiffness to
it, not to mention a funky label.”
Where to get it: Hill Street Blues, 10520 Yonge St., 905-737-3936    

     

FAIRWEATHER FROCK

MICHAEL KORS TRENCH, $295
“This is a really hot statement maker. Lots
of fun with the zebra print inside. It’s got a
good price point, too. Great classic
styling.”
Where to get it: Three 16, 538 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-932-3823

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Jeanne Beker is the host and segment producer of Canada’s leading fashion series FashionTelevision. Catch her Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. ET on CTV or visit www.FashionTelevision.com

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