Phoebe Philo knows how to set a trend in motion. Oversized silhouettes? She arguably pioneered the now-beloved look. So when the industry vet introduced funnel-neck coats in her namesake label’s inaugural collection last October, it was only a matter of time before this caused a domino effect. In other words, though Philo led the charge on the trend, others soon followed suit.
On the runways during the Fall/Winter 2024 season, the likes of Proenza Schouler and Stella McCartney offered their takes on funnel-neck coats. In New York, the former kicked off the look with a fuzzy black jacket, while the latter showed a stark white tailored iteration (pictured below) in Paris.
The outerwear silhouette flooded the Spring/Summer 2025 catwalks as well — a sign it’s sticking around. Indeed, during the shows, more brands caught on to the emerging neckline — three being Brandon Maxwell, Gucci, and Chloé. The New York-based designer’s cropped beige version felt fitting for balmy weather. Meanwhile, creative director Sabato De Sarno, who joined the Gucci team in early 2023, designed an edgy bomber-like funnel-neck jacket in a deep olive green hue. Then over at Chloé, newly appointed CD Chemena Kamali served up various pastel-colored puff-sleeve jackets.
The beauty of a funnel-neck coat? It’s easy to incorporate into your wardrobe. “As much as avid fashion followers love catwalk trends, not all of them translate to everyday living,” says Ducie Keam-George, the CEO, creative director, and founder of celebrity-favorite brand Ducie. “The funnel-neck trend, however, manages to mesh style and functionality perfectly.” Jemma Cassidy, Chief Product Officer at Banana Republic, agrees. “As colder months approach, the structured, high-collar design acts as a built-in scarf, offering added warmth around the neck without the need for extra accessories,” she tells TZR.
Though there’s no wrong way to wear the piece, stylist Marina Ingvarsson has a suggestion. For the weekends, she loves pairing the outerwear with barrel jeans and loafers. And for more dressed-up occasions, Ingvarsson recommends a midi pencil skirt with boots. “It’s that rare piece that works as hard as I do, transforming from casual to formal without missing a beat.”
Without further ado, take a look at 10 must-have funnel-neck coats below.
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