The 10 best autumn coats to refresh your outerwear game

You can always rely on smooth, buttery leather to inject an outfit with a certain glossy appeal. From AllSaints' capsule AW23 edit, created in collaboration with lifestyle platform Mercer7, the Farren trench feels utterly timeless. The buttonless approach feels clean and sleek, and we love the eyelet-covered belt, both for a waist-cinching moment and a splash of utilitarianism.

When the first day of September hits, the trenches are promoted to the forefront of the wardrobe – we don't make the rules. Arket's cotton-linen blend version features all the classic design details – double-breasted buttons, epaulettes, a silhouette-enhancing belt and a wearable beige hue. Crucially, it also features a slim vent at the back, ideal for keeping you comfortable in line with the transitional dressing period's fluctuating weather.

Reserved for festival emergencies, hooded raincoats are never particularly forgiving. Zara's rubberised ecru version poses a seriously stylish exception. Considering the affordable price point, the creamy hue feels extremely luxe, and the minimalist front flap pockets don't disrupt the clean, straight silhouette.

Richly evocative of exotic tiles, this piece by Etro has a luxe, vintage feel. Crafted from velvet-jacquard, the fabric's lustre gives it a certain radiance and the silhouette is streamlined, never bulky, even with such a thick texture. It's giving 60s siren, and it would look amazing with bare legs and a wash of sultry smoke across the lids.

Now this we can get on board with. Bridging the gap between high street and high end, Hackney-based label Kitri is killing it right now, and its Simone coat – now in a delicious, lived-in brown hue – is a case in point. Featuring a fluffy collar and cuffs, large patch pockets and a vinyl finish, it oozes 1970s It-girl vibes and we can't get enough.

Representing the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship, pieces by Loro Piana will last a lifetime. This checked maxi coat is eye-wateringly expensive, but the neutral colour palette lends it a certain timeless quality. The tan leather trims add polish, and it would make for an excellent investment if you're looking to update your workwear wardrobe.

Presenting a slightly softer, earthier take on chocolate brown, one of this season's hottest hues, this piece by Cos feels versatile and enduring. Cut from a wool-polyester blend with a hint of alpaca, the texture is fuzzy to the touch and super cosy. The oversized shape is slouchy and casual, but you could easily style it up with a statement earring and a sharp tailoring moment.

This piece by Whistles definitely sits more on the jacket end of the outerwear spectrum, but it makes the cut on account of the attention to detail. The geometric quilting adds a sense of depth (not to mention extra warmth), and the rich burgundy hue feels utterly apt for autumn. Ribbed cuffs and collar detailing nod to the classic bomber, but overall effect is fresh and cool.

Cut from black denim with white topstitching, this piece by Mother of Pearl has an air of functionality, mixed with elegant faux gemstone detailing on the sleeves. The fit is relaxed and unfussy, and yet there is the option to emphasise your shape with a tie belt, should you so desire.

Crafted in France from cosy shearling, this piece by Yves Salomon pays homage to a print classic. They say that leopard is a neutral, and in such a forgiving colour palette, this coat would make for a seriously versatile autumn investment.