H&M Just Threw a Sartorial Curveball by Featuring…

H&M Just Threw a Sartorial Curveball by Featuring Coated Essentials in Its Spring Offering

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Spring layering in one fell swoop. (Credit: Courtesy of H&M)

For some time now, H&M has been asserting itself as a real shopping destination by inserting itself into some of the biggest trend conversations. The affordable retailer is all over everything from butter yellow to boho and even nautical nods. Not to mention collaborating with some of the biggest names in fashion, from Polish designer Magda Butrym to The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird. Now H&M is shaking things up by rolling out a spring collection full of coated clothing.

First, a little clarity on the concept. Coatings are usually a layer of rubber, resin or polymer designed to make clothing more visually appealing by enhancing shine while increasing durability and even water resistance. It's probably most often associated with denim as brands love to coat jeans and jean jackets in metallic layers. The practice is frequently reserved for fall and winter, but as H&M demonstrates, it can have spring sensibilities. Especially when incorporating more seasonal silhouettes, like short-sleeve shirts and sleeveless dresses.

Other brands also got the memo. Rick Owens, who is certainly no stranger to the process, is the most prolific. The designer offers coated jeans, coated denim tube tops and even a coated cut-out minidress. Diesel, Max Mara, Courrèges, Acne Studios and Dries Van Noten also created a slew of must-haves.

Scroll down to start shopping the most stylish and spring-friendly coated clothing.