I Just Got Back From Paris and I Can’t Stop Thinking About This French Girl Coat Trend

When I packed for my recent trip to Paris, I thought I had cracked winter chic by bringing my favorite thrifted trench coat. That is, until the streets of Paris quickly introduced me to another 2025 trend running the fashion game: Faux fur coats. Long, cropped, mid-length, collared, you name it. Every street corner was a runway for them, and every Parisian woman looked like she had just stepped off one.

As a first-time visitor, I was quickly humbled by this episode in fashion masterclass. My trusty trench now felt like a mere sidekick to the (weirdly empowering) faux-fur strut that was taking over these streets. Faux-fur coats’ popularity skyrocketed during the mob-wife era of late 2023. Now, it’s safe to say their status as winter’s most versatile coat trend has, yet again, been solidified. While my thrifted trench will always have a place in my cold-weather wardrobe, the faux-fur gods are now calling. And in the name of fashion, I simply must answer.

Seeing this faux-fur coat trend in action now sparked a new mission. I want to bring a little Parisian coat energy home with me (in ways I’ll actually wear). I might go with full mob-boss drama for a party, or just a cozy version to wear with jeans. Either way, these are the fur coats that not only keep you warm, but also make running into old friends during holiday season an event at which to arrive. So, if you’re faux-fur-coat-curious like me, read on for the best ones to shop this season.