Our Editors Agree—Rixo’s Milly Leopard-Print Coat Is the Style of the Season

Unless you’ve been lucky enough to relocate somewhere warm for the past few weeks, you’ve probably noticed a particular outerwear trend seep onto UK streets. Adorning many of the chicest outfits we’re seeing right now, the leopard-print coat trend has infiltrated the wardrobes of stylish dressers this month.

Growing in popularity by the day, an ever-expanding number of brands are catering to the blossoming trend and presenting us with new styles to consider, so I couldn’t help but take to a few of my favourite stores to try on their offerings. One in particular stood out amongst the rest: Rixo’s cult-favourite Milly Leopard Coat (£485).

This cover-up is quickly becoming one of the season’s buzziest buys; it’s already in the wardrobe of our editor-in-chief Hannah Almassi, who took hers for a test drive at Paris Fashion Week. Unlike other leopard-print coats, Rixo‘s is a longline, structured style composed of soft brushed felt. A neater alternative to all the bulky and extra-fuzzy styles out there, this calf-length iteration feels smarter and more polished than others I road-tested.

Available in sizes 6–26 and two other colourways, this chic coat is trending within fashion circles for good reason. Beyond its leopard-print design, which is enough to have fashion people fawning in the first place, the coat features a sleek single-breasted button fastening and a relaxed, boxy cut. The leopard-print pattern itself is expensive-looking and elegant, in neutral tones that make it incredibly versatile for outfit pairings. The perfect accompaniment to your LBD this party season, I also tried it on with jeans, so I know it works just as well with my everyday go-to items—this being especially important given the investment price tag.