Every time February and September roll around, we quickly revert back to being kids in a candy shop. From the shows to the streets, the sheer number of awe-worthy trends that come across our plates during the bi-annual fashion week runways can make soaking them all in a little daunting. But if there's one trend worth getting a jump on this season, it's the new-and-improved raincoat. Spotted on show attendees dodging the elements and models debuting them down the catwalk, raincoats, specifically of the transparent variety, were everywhere.
Where we once thought of raincoats as nothing more than a gross weather accessory, these updated versions are a ready-to-wear force to be reckoned with. Between the oversized pockets seen at Fendi to scribbled-on designs courtesy of Moschino, you're about to see a whole new side of wet-weather gear. So say goodbye to the utilitarian raincoats you used to know and welcome a fresh take on this previously blasé essential. Ahead you'll find our favourite raincoat runway moments and 17 shoppable picks to swap your umbrella for this autumn.
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Rains Ltd. Long Overcoat, £149, available at Rains
Topshop **Vinyl Raincoat by Boutique, £120, available at Topshop
Kassl Single Breasted Long Patent Cotton Blend Coat, £990, available at Browns
Topshop Vinyl Mac Trench Coat, £55, available at Topshop
ASOS TALL Oversized Mac in Vinyl, £66, available at ASOS
Zara Semi-Sheer Raincoat, £49.99, available at Zara
Photo Courtesy of Zara.
Walk of Shame See-Through Raincoat, £406.85, available at Need Supply
Photo Courtesy of Need Supply.
Mira Mikati Scribble Coat, £705, available at Net-A-Porter
Photo Courtesy of Shopbop.
Rains Glossed-TPU Raincoat, £150, available at Net-A-Porter
Photo Courtesy of Net-a-Porter.
Calvin Klein 205West39NYC Transparent Coat, £717, available at Stylebop
Photo Courtesy of Stylebop.
Mango Vinyl Trench, £59.99, available at Mango
Photo Courtesy of Mango.
Opening Ceremony X Rains Leopard Mac Coat, £109.08, available at Opening Ceremony
Photo Courtesy of Opening Ceremony.
Ganni Petunia Jacket, £240, available at Ganni
Photo Courtesy of Ganni.
Marine Serre Logo-Print PVC Trench Coat, £715, available at MatchesFashion
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