Temperature drop got you feeling blue? Maybe you just need an outerwear upgrade. Because in our experience, there's no case of early-onset seasonal affective disorder that can't be cured by buying a big coat.
With that in mind, we've pulled together this edit of what we feel are the biggest hitters of winter 2025 – from all-out high fill-power down jackets to classic military parkas and everything in between. These are the big coats that should be on your radar this season.
Scandinavian Edition Torrent II
Scandinavian Edition might not have the decades-old legacy of some heritage outerwear names, but it’s quickly carving out its own lane with clean Scandinavian design and quietly technical performance. The Torrent II is the perfect example - their best-seller, refined and ready for anything. Sleek, versatile, and built to handle unpredictable weather, it’s the kind of coat that makes you wonder why you wore anything else...
Gramicci x Rab Neutrino Pro Hoody
We recently wrote about Gramicci and Rab's joint collection, and this has got to be the highlight. The Neutrino Pro is a hero piece from the British mountaineering brand, reimagined here by Gramicci in a bold colour-block design with dual branding to the arm.
Nanga Mountain Lodge Down Hoody
Japanese down specialist Nanga is no stranger to a sleeping bag...or a coat that feels like one. The Lodge Hoody is designed for maximum warmth and minimal weight, stuffed with high-loft down to keep the cold at bay.
Goldwin Pertex Quantum Down Parka
Another Japanese outerwear specialist with an eye for design, Goldwin has been making its Pertex Quantum Down Parka for a while now, and we're still far from getting bored of looking at it. The big hood, the slightly glossy fabric, the box-baffle design – it all just...works.
Portal Biome Insulated Jacket
Portal is a relatively new name on the scene, but one that's quickly building a following thanks to its winning fusion of performance fabrics, sporty designs and a technical, outdoorsy aesthetic. The Biome Jacket is the brand's first real foray into big-coat territory, and we're here for it.
Patagonia Fitzroy Down Hoody
Big, puffy, Patagonia. Need we say more?
Gander Perevil Jacket
Another up-and-coming brand, Manchester's Gander is only young but is already doing big things. If you need an example, look no further than this rather nice coat that draws heavily on its hometown's obsession with cagoules while giving a knowing nod to Japanese streetwear and functional outdoor gear.
Hiking Patrol Element Down Jacket
If you missed our interview with Hiking Patrol founder Wai Tsui, you should take a look and find out more about this Norwegian newcomer. If you don't have time, just feast your eyes on this down-filled delight instead.
Gramicci x And Wander Wool Check Down Jacket
A second entry from American-founded, Japanese-owned climbing-lifestyle label Gramicci, this patterned puffer is a new version of the brand's popular Down Jacket, reinterpreted by Japanese functional fashion masters And Wander.
XLIM EP6.01 Down Jacket
Korean brand XLIM has a knack for outerwear, which is plain to see in this unusual puffer, complete with asymmetric details, textured panelling and hidden pockets galore.
Fjällräven Expedition Down Lite Jacket
A big Swedish coat from a big Swedish brand. Looking at the Expedition Down Lite Jacket, it's difficult to find anything "lite" about it. It's a veritable hulk of a coat, with oversized baffles and boxy fit for layering and a 700 fill-power goose-down filling to keep you safe from the cold.
Beams Plus Mil Type N-3B Parka
Classic military parkas are one of the most effective yet criminally overlooked types of coat out there. This one from Beams Plus offers subtle contemporary tweaks to give it a bit of flavour while retaining all the functionality and staying largely true to the original design.
C.P. Company DD Shell Down Jacket
The Massimo Osti Universe is responsible for some of the most innovative outerwear designs ever created, and while some might say Stone Island and C.P. Company have lost their way, there's a handful of pieces that still retain that edge. The DD Shell puffer, with its semi-transparent face fabric that leaves the down filling partially visible, is one of them.
San San Gear Shade Puffer
If you like the look of the DD Shell but are less fond of the price tag, this slightly more affordable option from San San Gear might be up your street.
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