Designers love to reimagine a classic, and for the tricky transitional season, the trench coat is no exception. Creative directors have taken scissors to the staple, cropping inches off its hemline. The result? A boxier shoulder, plenty of legroom, and a fresh silhouette. While we’ve long waxed poetic about the timeless full-length version, its shorter counterpart feels both chicer and sportier than many of its traditional iterations.
Vogue’s Favorite Cropped Trench Coats:
From Burberry and Balenciaga to Frame and Cos, cropped trench coats deliver a tailored, cinched-waist silhouette that suits just about everyone. And they’re versatile, too: style them with everything from plain white tees and great denim to lightweight knits and polished midi skirts.
If you’re shopping for one, why not start with a heritage hero? Lined in the house’s signature plaid, Burberry’s double-breasted design will shield you—stylishly, of course—from impending rain showers. Meanwhile, versions from Nour Hammour and Co are heirlooms in the making, reimagined in leather and with blouson-like sleeves. Modern takes from Ossou and Bottega Veneta bring a fashion-forward twist to the look, with an ultra-cropped cut and an asymmetric biker-inspired designed.
However close you choose to hew to the source material, fall’s spate of cropped trench coats will help seamlessly shift your wardrobe from summer to September. Our favorites, below.
