Karen Millen

Women's Black Harper's Bazaar Leather High Neck Trench Coat

Leather that holds its shape with authority - the structured shoulders and defined seam lines mean this coat stands to attention whether belted or left to fall open. The high neck fastens with a button-tab closure at the collar, offering a sharp, architectural frame to the face that a traditional lapel never could. A wide, buckled belt cinches at the waist, pulling the maxi length into a precise silhouette rather than letting it overwhelm the frame. Patch pockets sit at hip level with clean, square edges - a utilitarian detail that reads as considered rather than casual at this length and in this fabric. The skirt section falls in a gently flared A-line to the ankle, giving the coat movement as you walk without sacrificing the overall sculptural line. Leather at this weight has a natural stiffness when new that gradually yields to the body, eventually moving with you rather than around you. The maxi length demands a certain commitment to dressing - this is not a coat you throw on, it is one you build an outfit around. Worn as shown with heeled knee-high boots, the hem grazes the boot shaft perfectly, creating one unbroken vertical line from shoulder to floor. Beneath it, a fine-knit roll-neck or a sleek tailored trouser will do the work quietly. The high-neck fastening means jewellery is largely redundant here - a simple ring or a structured bag is all that is needed to complete the look. Reserve this for gallery openings, editorial lunches, or any occasion where arriving in a coat that makes a considered statement is entirely the point. | Karen Millen Women's Harper's Bazaar Leather High Neck Trench Coat in Black | Size: 8 Colour: black