This season, winter tests our strength and becomes a space for playing with textures, proportions and thoughtful details. After all, how else to comfort yourself in such cold weather, if not with warm and thoughtful looks? Here are 7 key things that this winter are rethinking the idea of how to warm up and look really stylish.
Coat with scarf collar
Get ready to rethink your winter wardrobe if you haven't (yet!?) noticed this outerwear staple. The architectural silhouette, with its clean lines and thoughtful structure, has quietly become the uniform of fashion insiders. It's the same piece of clothing that makes getting dressed almost automatic: you just throw on a coat and you're instantly in the arms of elegance without having to tie a scarf. Pair it with a thin turtleneck made of soft knitwear and let the dramatic collar speak for itself.
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Teddy coat
Texture is key this season, and fur is leading the way. Whether it's a maxi coat with a 1970s rock 'n' roll vibe or a cropped jacket in soft, buttery leather with soft sheepskin trim, the goal is the same: maximum warmth without compromising style. The fashion crowd has eagerly embraced what's affectionately called the Teddy coat. Wear it with classic structured trousers for a harmonious balance of proportions. It's that magical balance between the rough luxury of the texture and the rigor of the wool cut. The look will look effortless, even if it's carefully thought out.
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Down jacket
Winter weather demands outerwear that works with volume. The utilitarian puffer jacket has been reimagined: elongated silhouettes, sculpted shoulders, waist-clinging belts. In understated shades of charcoal and slate, they meet all the practical requirements of winter – insulation, wind protection and sufficient coverage. Wear them with jeans and sweaters on weekends or as an extra layer under a wool coat on days when it's really cold. The filler provides warmth, and the cut doesn't let you get lost in the volume.
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High boots
Winter means protecting as much exposed skin as possible, and knee-high boots do the trick while still looking elegant. The return to more refined shapes—pointed toes, a fitted bootie, and a comfortable heel height—makes them more versatile than their bulky counterparts. In classic leather, they become a wardrobe staple: wear them with pants on the coldest days or with tights and skirts when you need warmth but want to accentuate your silhouette. The higher the bootie, the better the protection from wind and cold, which makes it all the more important to keep your styling simple.
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Snoods and balaclavas
What was once purely functional has now become one of the most exciting offerings in the headwear category. This season, it’s all about maximum protection from wind and cold. The balaclava, reimagined in fine cashmere and sometimes in rich shades of ruby or sapphire, provides warmth and adds a sense of mystery that fashion insiders have come to love. The snood offers a softer alternative: a tightly knitted tube that wraps around the neck and can be pulled over the head when needed. Both options frame the face, creating a new visual frame. Pair them with oversized sunglasses and a structured coat, and you’re not just dressed for the weather, you’re making a style statement.
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Long “opera” gloves
Perhaps the most unexpected and yet most delightful addition to your accessories wardrobe this winter are elbow-length leather gloves. Soft as butter and sleek in black, cognac or burgundy, they guarantee uninterrupted warmth from sleeve to fingertips, leaving no chance for cold air – and no chance for styling mistakes. Perfect for short-sleeved coats, three-quarter-length styles or dramatic wool capes, they transform a practical necessity into a sophisticated, polished finishing touch.
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Tights
The most underrated winter wardrobe staple has quietly become one of the most noticeable. Tight tights in rich, thoughtful shades—forest green, burgundy, deep navy, almost black, or charcoal gray—add unexpected depth to familiar silhouettes. The fashion community is wearing them with literally everything: dress shorts and loafers, midi skirts and ankle boots, even ripped jeans for an industrial-romantic effect. This small reinterpretation of this wardrobe staple transforms tights from a utilitarian necessity into a full-fledged styling tool. Choose a color that complements your look, not literally repeats it, and watch the entire composition change.
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