Fall-winter 2026-2027 outerwear: down jackets, jackets and shearling coats

Fall-winter 2026-2027 outerwear: down jackets, jackets and shearling

Outerwear is the item people spend the most on and get wrong most often, because they try it on in a shop at 20 degrees and wear it at five. The good news for fall-winter 2026-2027 is that the trends favor wearable pieces: functional lines, streamlined volume and materials that really protect against cold and damp.

This season, more than a hundred pieces of everyday outerwear have arrived in the boutique, including down jackets, jackets, bombers and shearling. If you're looking for a guide to classic long wool coats, see our guide to fall-winter 2026-2027 coats. Below, you'll find our selection of practical, warm and versatile everyday outerwear.

1. Classic coat or everyday outerwear?

Everyday outerwear serves a different purpose from a formal coat: protecting you from rain, damp and wind without weighing down your silhouette. A long wool coat (such as styles from Marella or MM Max Mara) is ideal for evenings and special occasions — find more in our guide to trending coats and women's coats. For getting around the city from morning to evening, opt for compact down jackets, refined bombers and lightweight shearling.

2. Down jackets leave their mountain look behind

The novelty isn't the down jacket itself; it's that you can finally wear one in the city without looking like you're off on a hiking trip. The padding is thinner and the quilting smaller, keeping the volume in check. Colors move beyond black to muddy tones and burgundy. The knit collar, a popular detail this year, softens the technical look that once made down jackets hard to pair with smart trousers. Peuterey and Colmar are the two names to look to. Find the full selection in women's down jackets and men's down jackets.

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City down jackets

ColmarWomen's Colmar down jacket with faux fur hoodColmarColmar Originals high-neck down jacket with faux furPeutereyJisk MQN Ecofur short down jacket with faux fur collarAFTER LABELAfter Label Sarajevo women's down jacket in glossy nylonPeutereyPeuterey Takan MQN down jacket with furMM MAX MARAWomen's padded vest MM Max MaraPinkoShort hooded puffer jacket in semi-gloss technical fabricPinkoPinko quilted jacket Impasto with hood

3. Shearling and teddy: the warm, statement piece

Shearling and its synthetic versions are the most popular choice for the coming winter. The reason is that they solve the opposite problem to a coat: they are not meant to look formal, but to keep you warm while giving your outfit personality. Genuine shearling lasts for decades; teddy and faux fur cost a third as much and are easy to wash. To get it right, choose a short style if you are petite, because the fur's volume adds visual height that a long silhouette only amplifies. Find them in women's fur and shearling.

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Shearling, teddy and fur

PinkoGravina Pinko faux fox fur jacketEmporio ArmaniWomen's faux fur hooded caban coatPinkoHooded Faux Fur Blouson Jacket PinkoMarellaWomen's Marella Faux Fur with Zip and PocketsMarellaWomen's Sleeveless Marella Faux Fur Jacket with ZipPinkoGilets Faux Fur Pinko with Zip and LiningPinkoElegant faux-fur Pinko Bagels bomber jacketTricot ChicShort Tricotchic Faux Fur Jacket

4. The bomber grows up and becomes a serious piece

For years, it was a young man’s jacket. This year, it comes in nappa leather, wool and soft faux fur, with broader shoulders and a hem that sits at the waist: it’s become a way to wear a jacket without putting on a formal blazer. It works because it’s the only short outerwear piece that looks good with both jeans and relaxed-fit trousers, and because the elasticated hem defines the waist even when the top has plenty of volume. Explore our women’s jackets and men’s jackets.

5. Parkas and technical fabrics for the rain

Alongside down and wool, water-repellent technical fabrics are making a comeback: three-quarter-length parkas with removable linings and windproof padded jackets. They’re ideal for anyone who travels or gets around on two wheels, where pure wool could become soaked. Brands like Peuterey and Colmar use high-performance matte laminates that move silently and keep water out, with a clean, understated look.

How to choose (the boutique’s advice)

The rule that’s least likely to let you down: choose outerwear for the day you’ll wear it most, not for the exceptionally coldest day of the year. Those who buy an expedition down jacket often end up never wearing it, because at seven degrees in the city, you’ll sweat. A well-calibrated, versatile piece you can wear from October to March is a better choice, with a heavy sweater underneath for truly freezing days.

If you need help choosing a size or reading a label, we’ve written two detailed guides: how to choose a women’s coat and coats, down jackets or jackets for men.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between a coat and daywear outerwear?

Traditionally made from wool cloth or a cashmere blend, a coat has a structured silhouette (single- or double-breasted) and is designed for formal or elegant outfits. Daywear outerwear includes down jackets, bombers, parkas and padded coats, made with technical or treated fabrics for greater resistance to rain, wind and urban temperature fluctuations.

How can you tell if a down jacket is high quality?

You can tell by compressing it: it springs back on its own within a few seconds. This indicates that the filling has high fill power, the property that traps warm air. A down jacket that stays compressed provides little warmth, regardless of its apparent thickness.

Should you choose a short down jacket or a three-quarter-length parka?

A waist-length down jacket feels more dynamic, lengthens the leg and works perfectly with high-waisted trousers or straight skirts. A parka or three-quarter-length down jacket covers the hips and pelvis, providing greater thermal insulation against the wind. It is the best choice if you spend a lot of time outdoors or walk everywhere.

How much should you spend on outerwear that lasts?

Under two hundred euros, you can find lightweight bombers and seasonal padded jackets; technical down jackets with carefully selected insulation and thermal coats from heritage brands such as Colmar and Peuterey range from three hundred to six hundred euros. Their cost is offset by daily wear throughout the winter months.