Winter is that time of year when we can have fun with clothes without worrying about our body shapes. With onset of winter season, all showroom racks become cozy with many types of winter wear. But one section that has a different craze among all women is winter coats. A winter coat not only provides protection from harsh winter weather, it also makes a great fashion statement with elegance and grace. And that’s the reason why they are so much popular among women.

If you’re residing in a colder region, or planning to visit a cold country in Christmas Holidays, then investing in a stylish winter coat is really a must. Designers are wrecking their brains to give their best specially in terms of outerwear for women. Many new trends were seen on fall/winter 2009/2010 runways from Russian inspired coats, to classic camel colored hues, and cocoon styles. If you have made your mind to buy a winter coat then it’s necessary to know what’s in for the season as latest fashion trend. One can make a style statement by knowing these designer fashion trends in winter coats.

* A new trend that entered winter fashion with a boom is the capes. They are stylish winter coats with open front, without sleeves and somehow resembles the poncho, but in a different way! Capes are new coat of the season available in ranges from just covering shoulders to long draping ones. They go perfect over chunky knits, matched with over-the-knee boots.
* Fur detailing and fully fur coats have made a splashing come back with a vengeance this season. Designers like Thakoon, Michael Kors, Emilio Pucci, Julien Macdonald, Diane von Furstenberg, Preen and many more have shown their brilliant designs in fur with details on coat’s collar or cuffs. Read the rest of this entry »