A growing list of local labels making the best coats and jackets
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WORDS BY DAISY HENRY
Trenches, woollen coats and bomber jackets galore.
The woes of winter can easily be assuaged when prepared with the right winter staples. Paired with a cute knitted bonnet, a leather pair of gloves and a cashmere jumper, a reliable winter coat can make even the coldest days bearable.
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Well-made, high-quality outerwear requires a level of investment, so you want to make sure it’s as versatile as possible. Ideally, it must function as a workwear staple, a weekend throw-on and an evening layer all-in-one.
Luckily, we’re surrounded by a range of Australian and New Zealand labels specialising in full-length coats, thick trenches and woollen blazers. To help narrow down the list, we’ve rounded up our favourites, so you can brave the cool weather without fuss.
Friends with Frank
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Australian label Friends with Frank routinely nails outerwear. The label is know for its sleek and versatile wardrobe staples and neutral colourways, which naturally extend into its selection of coats. Choose from woollen, banker-style silhouettes to soft, cashmere blends that cinch at the waist.
St. Agni
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Byron Bay label St. Agni is all about curating a simple, minimalist wardrobe. Its current range leans towards a utilitarian aesthetic through subtle yet considered pockets, zips and boxy silhouettes. Find tailored, full-length coats, leather bombers, padded trenches and more.
Kahe
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The creation of Melbourne creative and Error404 co-founder, Kacy Heywood, Kahe offers multi-functional, tailored pieces with details that can’t be found anywhere else. Featuring structured shoulders and cinched waist, the Kahe coat is a standout.
Penny Sage
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Penny Sage is a New Zealand-based clothing label known for its high-quality, locally-made womenswear. The perfect label for minimalists, Penny Sage’s limited runs and timeless silhouettes are designed to compliment the pieces in your existing wardrobe.
Maggie Marilyn
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Founded in 2016, New Zealand label Maggie Marilyn prioritises sustainability in design through its use of natural, deadstock and recycled fibres. Its outerwerear collection offers a range of silhoeuttes, from draped trenches and coloured bomber jackets to puffers and plaid.
Après Studio
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Après Studio is an Australian label that uses recycled and organic materials, as well as natural dyes and deadstock fabrics in an effort to reduce its footprint. Its recent collection of outerwear is oversized and full length, ensuring proper insulation.
Monphell
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Melbourne label Monphell makes clothing that isn’t bound to gender, season or age. Crafted in Australia, every piece features detailed tailoring, expert craftsmanship and an oversized silhouette. From its moss-coloured coat to striped blazers, its pieces will add texture and personality to your regular rotation.
Deiji Studios
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Though Deiji Studios isn’t known for its full-length outerwear, its range of thick, padded coats and jackets make it one of our favourites to turn to in colder months. Choose from black and chocolate colourways, or checkered and stripes for something different.
Kowtow
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Founded in 2006, Kowtow is a New Zealand label and makes its garments from 100 per cent certified Fairtrade cotton. Passionate about transparent manufacturing and circular design, founder Gosia Piatek is all about creating clothing that doesn’t cost the earth. Find denim jackets, parka styles and classic trenches.
Assembly label
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Assembly Label makes pieces best suited for a capsule wardrobe. From its range of 100 per cent woollen coats, to cotton trenches, its outerwear is all your need to transition from the office through to the weekend.
Variety Hour
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Variety Hour is a Melbourne-based label founded by textile designer, Cassie Byrnes, known for its bright colours and playful designs. Each print is made by Cassie before being digitsed into artworks and clothing. Choose from the embroidered fleece, farm yard-inspired puffer and quilted jackets.
Esse
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Ready-to-wear label Esse is all about returning to the essence of dressing. By prioritising craft and quality, its limited offering of outerwear is all you need to build a reliable and stylish capsule wardrobe.
Unreal Fur
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Guided by its mission to eliminate the use of real fur and animal products in the fashion industry, Unreal Fur makes outerwear with entirely vegan materials. Whether you’re partial to leopard print or after a Carrie Bradshaw-inspired fur coat, the Melbourne label has a wide range of silhouettes, styles and textures on offer.
Henne
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Founded in 2019, ready-to-wear label Henne is known for its sleek and minimalist approach. Its outerwear is versatile, oversized and ideal for layering in the colder months.
Blanca
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Blanca is an Australian label offering seasonal drops, draped silhouettes and vintage-inspired designs. From its Western-style fringe jacket to tailored banker coat, every piece is designed to turn heads and make a statement.
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