A few seasons back balaclavas became all the rage. They even began popping up on catwalks. While they're still in fashion and can be bought via several luxury and fast-fashion online retailers, this season another way to survive the cold weather is taking shape. We're talking about face-covering collars.
Consider it an extension of the scarf coat craze. Collars so high they cover part or half of a model's face were spotted all over the Fall 2024 runways. Victoria Beckham, Chloe, Stella McCartney, Burberry and MSGM all embraced the funnel-neck silhouette. Most are adjustable thanks to well-positioned buttons so you can control how much of your visage is exposed to the elements.
The stand-up necklines aren't restricted to coats, however. Leave it to the purveyor of all things cool The Frankie Shop to give us some truly trendy knits. Take its ribbed sweater dress that can be worn solo over tights or paired with pants. Or even cargo shorts and super slouchy boots. You can raise the collar so it covers your mouth or push it down so it barely touches your chin for a gathered look. Another option is the brand's drastically oversize jumper with a zip neckline. Which means you can quite literally cover your entire head if you so desire. COS bridges the coat and sweater gap with a knitted bomber jacket with a zipper that goes from the bottom all the way up to the tip-top.
Ready to fearlessly brave the cold? Then scroll down to find the best pieces featuring face-covering collars that'll see you through the season.
Helsa Oversized Coat With Detachable Scarf, $698 at FWRD
The Frankie Shop Thelma Ribbed Sweater Dress in Khaki, $180 at The Frankie Shop
Rick Owens Naska Duvet Coat in Throat, $1,254 at Saks
Mango Double-Breasted Wool Coat, $179.99 at Mango
Khaite Melbo Coat in Black Leather Combo, $2,760 at Khaite
& Other Stories Funnel-Collar Wool Coat in Grey Melange, $379 at & Other Stories
A.W.A.K.E. MODE Wool Poncho Coat, $780 at Harrods
We The Free Joanna Maxi Puffer Jacket, $198 at Free People
The Frankie Shop Hazel Oversized Wool Jumper in Dark Grey, $256 at The Frankie Shop
ASOS DESIGN Funnel Neck Longline Coat in Chocolate, $139 at ASOS
Mackage Shia 2-in-1 Double-Face Wool Coat, $1,150 at Saks
R13 Ripstop Down Liner in Olive, $477 at R13
Chloe Oversized Short Coat in Wool in Eden White, $2,490 at Chloe
Rick Owens Brown Dagger Coat, $1,146 at SSENSE
H&M Trench-Look Jacket in Black, $59.99 at H&M
COS Waisted Knitted Wool Bomber Jacket, $190 at COS
& Other Stories Padded Coat, $399 at & Other Stories
