Layered Up: What Everyone’s Wearing This Winter
As the temperature drops, winter fashion rises to the occasion. This season wraps us in cozy confidence, mixing comfort with eye-catching trends that make even the coldest days feel stylish.
The oversized overcoat:
Think sculpted shoulders and wide lapels, channeling the look of a man's overcoat, playing into the model-on-the-go aesthetic and the growing trend of leaning into 80s fashion, mixed with modern elements.
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A square silhouette and padded shoulders give this suit jacket a gender-neutral feel. Featuring light colored buttons and sustainable fabric that is high-quality, rooted in practicality. The comfort and effortless design deliver a natural lifestyle perfect for anyone.
Brand Sustainability: Animal welfare is a huge priority for Gentle Herd; no animals are harmed in the making of their products. They also focus on ethical production and creating long-lasting clothing, representing their classic, refined, environmentally friendly ethos for a balanced lifestyle.
This blazer has an oversized fit and is made from exclusive dead stock fabric. Exuding sophistication and exclusivity, elevate your style with this one-of-a-kind piece. Featuring shoulder pads, a lapel collar, two-button closures, and pockets.
Brand Sustainability: Whimsy and Row produce all of their garments in limited quantities and lower their carbon footprint by producing locally. They also make an effort to choose low-impact materials such as certified organic cotton, linen, TENCEL, Lenzing Modal, cupro, ECOVERA, VISCOSE LENZING, and deadstock/upcycled materials. These materials use less energy, biodegrade faster than synthetic fabrics, and use significantly less water to create. Other sustainable efforts the brand makes include recycling scrap material, being carbon neutral, making long-lasting garments, producing non-toxic clothing, using recycled water in production, using 100% recycled shipping materials, and launching a resale website.
The modern 60s-inspired coat
This coat is a more relaxed, less oversized take on the oversized overcoat. Try finding options in edgier, fun prints, such as animal print, geometric designs, checks, stripes, and houndstooth. This jacket is a short, casual, coat-inspired piece of clothing.
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Oh Seven Days products are made to order. The Rose Jacket is quilted and double-sided, offering a perfect blend of comfort and style. Designed with raglan sleeves and convenient snap fastenings. The reversible feature adds an extra layer of functionality, allowing you to switch up your look effortlessly.
Brand Sustainability: Slow-fashion pieces made from deadstock fast-fashion pieces is a practice employed by Oh Seven Days. They also craft clothes in small batches from the surplus of fabrics around them.
This trench is a playful twist on the classic single-breasted silhouette, featuring a removable hood that ties at the front. Scarlett dots are included in the lining for a pop of fun. This vintage-inspired piece also adopts a minimalist, eclectic aesthetic, being equal parts fresh and feminine.
Brand Sustainability: The women-run business, Lisa Says Gah, makes all of its unique vintage-inspired pieces in ethically trusted factories. They are an anti-fast-fashion and pro-community company where clothes are carefully curated, made for everyone, and designed to last. Prioritizing natural fabrics and reducing their environmental footprint by reusing and recycling materials when possible. The packaging used by Lisa Says Gah is also made from recycled materials and is recyclable. They also strive to ensure their supply chain is as sustainable as possible.
The clean cargo pants
Unlike cargo pants we have seen in the past, the ones trending this season are the straight-leg, clean take. It features a flat-fronted design instead of the bulky pockets we have seen in years past.
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These trooper pants have a vintage military silhouette and a designed convertible fit that can be cinched high at the waist or worn slung low for effortless comfort. With a vintage-inspired fatigue wash on a comfortable twill and pyramid studs to accent.
Brand Sustainability: Re/Done’s sales volume is over half upcycled and recycled. All of their packaging is 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials. They have launched a carbon offset program for all shipped orders. In particular, they offer a line of refurbished garments. A t-shirt fabric using a 50% recycled polyester cotton blend. A Hanes t-shirt woven from California-grown regenerative cotton. They also offer jeans made from recycled cotton; this material is used in over half of their stretch styles. They have collaborated with Levi’s, upcycling vintage Levi’s into modern fits. They have also upcycled sweatshirts, sweat pants, leather goods, ready-to-wear, and footwear.
These cargos from LA Relaxed have a relaxed fit and wide legs with an elasticized waistband. The front is tailored to lay flat, while still having hip pockets and functional cargo pockets. The chambray texture of this locally sourced denim is midweight and mid-rise.
Brand Sustainability: LA Relaxed sources its materials from local suppliers. The cotton for these cargos is 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton.
Relaxed tailored slacks
This is another trend that plays into blending women’s and men’s. The slimmer leg profile is more akin to men’s slacks than to what we have seen in women’s slacks, usually featuring an ultra-wide leg and a high waistline.
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A linen blend pair of trousers with single front pleats, elastic sides on the waistband for a comfortable fit, tapered leg, and side seam pockets. Made from 50% Italian linen and 50% Egyptian cotton. Other materials used in the making of these trousers include recycled polyester sewing thread, silk-screened organic cotton labels, natural latex, and organic cotton in the waistband. The linen used is naturally hypoallergenic and derived from flax fibers grown and harvested in Tuscany.
Brand Sustainability: Nazeerah believes in material transparency beyond fabric, breaking down every component from threads and fusings to elastic and fasteners. They also work with land stewards who cultivate their natural materials and supply partners. As a brand, they have developed a material mix that pushes boundaries of the industry toward regenerative stewardship and circular means of production.
These Omnes trousers are high-waisted and wide-legged; these are more than regular trousers, they’re trousers with a personality. Made from slinky recycled polyester satin with an oversized monochrome polka dot print, giving a feel-good vibe. Wear these with a simple white tee, or get wild with pattern-clashing for an adventurous maximalist aesthetic. The Lynx Satin trousers are also available in a magenta zebra print. Each label used by Omnes is made from recycled plastic bottles.
Brand Sustainability: Created to help change the way we shop, wear, and think about fashion, Omnes chooses quality fabrics that are responsibly grown, sourced, and manufactured. Prioritizing natural, recycled, and deadstock materials. During the printing process, they save water and energy and ensure that no toxic chemicals are used. Omnes believes in treating animals with respect and compassion and never using materials that involve the suffering or killing of animals. They also partner with suppliers that treat and pay their workers fairly. They are a Living Wage Employer, ensuring all direct employees receive a living wage for their region.
Roll neck Sweaters
Instead of the traditional overdone, thick turtle-neck sweater, try a fine-gauge roll-neck sweater. The roll-neck style isn’t entirely new, drawing inspiration from the mock-neck style. Going with the more dainty style of fine gauge knits, shopping for sweaters with ruffle trims will also be very in this season.
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The funnel neck top from Eileen Fisher is an easy yet elevated piece everyone needs in their closet this season. Perfect to wear any day of the week, day or night. The generous, boxy fit drapes away from the body to create beautiful movement. The funnel-neck top features a gorgeous drop shoulder made from smooth, sleek knit, so you can move in and wear it from work to weekend.
Brand Sustainability: Eileen Fisher makes all of their pieces in a Fair Trade Certified factory. In this particular funnel-neck top, the Tencel lyocell fiber is responsibly sourced from trees.
Knitted in a modern rib-stitch with minimal seams, completed with a sewn-on roll-neck. This sweater has a relaxed, long-line silhouette, folded back cuffs, and deep slits at the side. This Poetry sweater is more than just soft, warm, and durable; it exudes understated luxury and is an easy, relaxed piece made from beautiful fabrics and simple designs.
Brand Sustainability: Poetry reduces its impact by choosing organically or responsibly grown fibers that travel the least distance to manufacturing sites. They’re also on a continuous journey to improve the sourcing and logistics of the materials they use, reducing their environmental footprint to a minimum. They also source only from reputable suppliers that treat their animals well.
V-neck Sweaters
Wide-collar, ribbed, boxy sweaters are still holding strong this season, but with a slight twist: contrast trims. Contrast trims align with the current academic aesthetic, often featuring patterns such as argyle.
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Featuring ribbing at cuffs, hem, and neckline. This V-neck sweater has a relaxed fit and comes in four colors, perfect for anyone and any mood. Made with 100% traceable NATIVA Wool sourced from a transitional regenerative farm. Their regenerative practices differ from conventional methods, requiring more time, effort, and resources.
Brand Sustainability: Reformation is nature-focused, with land management, ethical labor conditions, and happier sheep when it comes to wool. This particular sweater was sustainably made in Vietnam. The brand also cares about circularity over throwing clothes away.
Made from merino wool and organic cotton, this long-sleeve sweater is a ribbed knit with a collar and a crochet finish.
Brand Sustainability: All materials used by Sezane are RWS Certified, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified, 100% natural, use recycled packaging, and are regularly audited by their factories. Sezane is also a Certified B Corp and uses RWS to ensure animal welfare and proper land management.
The oversized archival 80s stud
The 80s aren’t just trending in clothing but also in jewelry; gold chunky studs have been making more appearances this season. With finishes like enamel, a textured look, and even studs that resemble flowers, they have become big hits.
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Inspired by the organic ridges of seashells, bring a touch of nature to your jewelry collection. The curved, textured surface catches light beautifully. These earrings are the perfect everyday piece to elevate your look.
Brand Sustainability: Bruna crafts its pieces using high-quality materials sourced from responsible suppliers who adhere to its environmental and social standards. The company is also climate-neutral, FSC-certified, and an RJC member.
Each Soko piece is handcrafted in Kenya, from their hands to you. Each piece is made from recycled brass. These earrings feature soft organic lines and an asymmetrical shape to create eye-catching jacket earrings. These are the perfect earrings as a luxe, ultra-cool addition to your everyday wardrobe.
Brand Sustainability: Each purchase from Soko promotes artisan innovation and entrepreneurship. They give materials new life by using materials acquired from local markets and vendors.
The estate necklace
The estate necklace is the vintage take on the very popular tennis necklace style, but with more flair. Now featuring colorful jewels in the traditional single rows. Layering this style with other colors is also a significant trend this winter.
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Made from a 100% sterling silver base and plated in a thick layer of gold. Their team handpicks the highest-quality precious and semi-precious gemstones. Each piece is made from recycled gold, meaning it doesn’t come from a mine, making the jewelry more sustainable. This tennis necklace features a wide range of gemstones, including lab-grown ruby, amethyst, and peridot, shifting seamlessly from hue to hue. The ombre design is equal parts joy and sophistication. Aurate makes other tennis necklaces in different fun colors, such as green emerald, red ruby, blue sapphire, and pink sapphire.
Brand Sustainability: Each Aurate piece comes with a lifetime warranty, is carbon neutral, features SI clarity only, and uses only precious metals. Aurate believes everyone deserves jewelry that is worthy of them—focusing on durable materials that withstand everyday wear and tear. Their sustainable practices to protect our planet include transparent pricing and the use of recyclable gold, which can be reused repeatedly without compromising quality or harming the environment. Their diamonds are conflict-free thanks to the Kimberly Process, ensuring that any diamonds purchased come from conflict-free nations. Also utilize sustainably harvested pearls, cultivated on family-run farms where they’re carefully harvested both for the pearls' well-being and the safety of the marine environment.
The perfect necklace that adds the dreamiest touch of glamour to any outfit. The bold oval tennis design with gorgeous pastel blue opals, packing on the shimmer and elegance. Each piece of Local Eclectic jewelry is independently designed in Chicago, founded and run by women.
Brand Sustainability: Local Eclectic uses only conflict-free gemstones. They also focus on using recycled metals like gold and silver and lab-created stones. Supporting small-batch artisans is an essential decision for Local Eclectic. They have aligned themselves with environmental and social responsibility in jewelry by sourcing from independent designers worldwide and considering the human and ecological impacts of their sourcing. As a result, they incorporate vintage or secondhand pieces.
This winter’s trends prove that fashion doesn’t have to hibernate. With the right mix of texture, layers, and personality, cold-weather style becomes an opportunity to stand out and stay warm doing it.
