The Obtainer - 10/27/25, Monday

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The Obtainer

Monday,
October 27th Edition

Cory Ohlendorf

Your coat should take up space: Oversized styles are back with bold proportions and undeniable cool factor.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 
Your Fall Foundations

Big Coats, Bigger Energy

This fall and winter season, outerwear isn't playing small. After years of minimal puffers and cropped bombers, designers have decided it's time for men to take up space again. There's no escaping it—you want to go big with your coat. From cool and classic car coats to more voluminous double-breasted Balmacaans, the new silhouettes command attention before you even say a word. It's about staying warm, sure, but more about presence. Your coat isn't covering your fit for the day—it is the outfit.

The beauty of this trend is that it manages to feel powerful without being fussy. Oversized doesn't mean sloppy. It means structure, volume and plenty of movement. Think clean lines, dropped shoulders, and fabrics that hold their shape. When styled right, an exaggerated coat gives the impression that you know exactly what you're doing, even if you just threw it over a hoodie on your way out the door.

And unlike a lot of runway-born trends, this one's surprisingly wearable. Mall brands and designers alike are leaning in, offering easy-to-wear versions that feel elevated but approachable. A longer silhouette instantly sharpens any look—from jeans and sneakers to more refined sweaters and trousers. So go ahead, give your old jacket the season off. This fall's best coats are meant to make an entrance.

Our Picks

Cut from wool fabric from Italy's Nova Fides mill, with dropped shoulder seams and a matching belt.

Italian wool Balmacaan coat,
$450 by Banana Republic

 

Wythe uses a custom developed wool tweed woven in Donegal, Ireland.

Slub donegal polo coat,
$1,898 by Wythe

 

Made from a technical fabric woven in Italy that’s smooth and weather-resistant with a padded interior for added insulation.

Padded overcoat,
$499 by Suitsupply

 

This coat is made from a lighter-weight wool blend fabric and comes with a matching belt.

Belted double-breasted coat,
$169 by ZARA

5 Stylish Items to Buy This Week

This sweatshirt looks deceptively simple. The collared half-zip ($128) is made from a lofty fleeceback fabric chosen for its soft interior feel and insulating properties. Put it on and you discover the perfect drape, thanks to said fabric and the relaxed fit with drop shoulders and generous sleeve proportions. The slightly cropped silhouette hits right at your waistband and the heavy-gauge zipper adds a ruggedly luxurious touch, too.

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Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

This small but impactful lamp was designed for CB2 by Evan Jerry of Studio ANANSI and is made from solid black sandstone.

$349 / $279
by CB2

 

Banana Republic makes a damn fine pair of selvage denim, cut from classic, non-stretch 14-ounce raw denim. And now you get an extra 20% off.

$180 / $63.99
by Banana Republic

 

These are some of our favorite gym shorts, with built-in liner, zippered pockets and comfortable stretchy waistband with silicon-dipped drawstrings.

$88 / $35
by Wellen

 

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Worth a Read

The best stories from around the web.

 

Only 25 identical examples will be built to mark the nameplate’s 100th anniversary, each with a lavish and legacy-themed interior.”

 

Meet the New $3 Million Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary

 

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Robb Report
 

It’s always been about recontextualising the business stereotypes.”

 

Why We Love An Oversized Shirt

 

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MR PORTER
 

I love this jacket so much I’m gonna seek it out in as many different colors and fabrics as I can find.”

 

Do You Go Multiples Mode?

 

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