NXT-LEVEL MENS BIODOWN JACKET IN HARVEST, KATHMANDU, SHOP NOW. PLAID VEST, COMME DES GARCONS FROM DEPOP, SHOP SIMILAR. CHUNKY JUMPER, WYNN HAMLYN, SHOP NOW

Lift your spirit this winter by staying warm with statement highlander outerwear. Layer up with coats, knitwear and puffers that won’t compromise your style.

LOOK 1

For your outdoor pursuits consider layering puffer on puffer for a truly cocoon-like silhouette. In this case I asked for the Kathmandu puffer to be two sizes larger than what I normally pull, to really exaggerate the volume. Expect to see plenty of plaid and tartan popping up in the next few seasons, too. Opt for eclectic layering like this colorful plaid vest from Comme Des Garcon.

NXT-LEVEL MENS BIODOWN JACKET IN HARVEST, KATHMANDU, SHOP NOW. PLAID VEST, COMME DES GARCONS FROM DEPOP, SHOP SIMILAR. CHUNKY JUMPER, WYNN HAMLYN, SHOP NOW. BEBE SKIRT, BIANCA SPENDER, SHOP NOW

LOOK 2

An unstructured coat that feels like a cardigan but carries the look of a tailored jacket is a trans-seasonal essential. You’ll get optimum wear from it too. Take this Alpaca coat from The Curated and give it a bohemian vibe with knitted flared pants and plaid ruched dress (worn here as a top]). For a more sharp-chic look, go for an all black look underneath.

ALPACA COAT CRÈME, THE CURATED, SHOP NOW. ASTON RUCHED MINI DRESS, SIR THE LABEL, SHOP SIMILAR. COTTON KNIT PANTS MARLE, ST AGNI, SHOP NOW

LOOK 3

Channel your inner grunge with a floor length tartan skirt and knee-high cowboy or lace-up boot. Opt for chunky handmade knits or this boyfriend mohair sweater by Bassike. I added a signature beanie to finish the outdoor look.

MOHAIR BOYFRIEND KNIT, BASSIKE, SHOP SIMILAR. MADRAS PLAID SILK SKIRT, TORY BURCH, SHOP SIMILAR. RIBBED BEANIE, UNIQLO, SHOP SIMILAR

LOOK 4 & 5

Utility inspired looks from cargo pants and trenches, to a floor length coat, are classics you’ll keep forever. Not only practical, the style travels from the country outdoors through to urban wear.

LEFT: EMBROIDERED “CHASSEUR” JACKET IN SEQUINS SABLE, SHOP NOW, CROPPED SWEATSHIRT IN COTTON BOUCLE, SHOP NOW, CARGO PANTS IN CAMOUFLAGE COTTON KAKI, SHOP NOW, CELINE
RIGHT: COPENHAGEN COAT, BIANCA SPENDER, SHOP NOW. KNEE HIGH TEXAN BOOTS, SCANLAN THEODORE, SHOP NOW

Fashion Director: Aileen Marr
Photography: Sean Slattery

Hair & Makeup: Desiree Wise
Fashion Assistant: Kelly Harty
Model: Lauren Stephenson/IMG Models

LOOKS WE LOVE:

SINGLE-BREASTED OVERSIZED BOUCL COAT, SCOTCH & SODA, $670, SHOP NOW
NXT-LEVEL WOMEN’S BIODOWN JACKET, KATHMANDU, $400, SHOP NOW
GEOMETRIC KNIT, MAX MARA, SHOP SIMILAR
KNIT BeAnIE, SPORTMAX, SHOP SIMILAR
ESTAFER HAND-EMBROIDERED SILK SKIRT, THE ROW, $3,800, SHOP NOW
MITTENS, MAX MARA, SHOP SIMILAR
DOM BOOTS, AlIAS MAE, $300, SHOP NOW
UNISEX FRINGED WOVEN WOOL SCARF, SCOTCH & SODA, $160, SHOP NOW