For this month’s edition, Jeanne goes practical and picks her favourite roster of haute raincoats. From Toronto designer Trout to Montreal’s Mackage, we’ve got you covered for the wet weather ahead.

 

WINNER:

Mackage from Carbon, 2581 Yonge St., $490
“Here is a wonderful Mackage that I absolutely adore. The hood is detachable, and the collar is leather. It’s just a great-looking jacket. It’s great and it’s got edge!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPORT LOCAL!
Trout from Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., $535
“This is a much sportier kind of coat. It’s got big pockets, and it’s a great lime green colour. It’s very chic. Having a zipper that zips both ways is always nice, too. It would look great with white jeans.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW COLOURS ON THE BLOCK
Jones New York from HBC, 9350 Yonge St., $175
“I love this. It’s very on-trend with the colour blocking, and it’s got a wonderful gold zipper. The hood is even detachable. Great length, too! It truly is modern chic.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN THE ARMY NOW
Parajumpers from Sporting Life, 2665 Yonge St., $545
“I love the iridescence of this one. It’s got great, rugged detailing, and it’s got this army feel to it. And it’s got some bold stitching. A great coat to pair with jeans.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR A WHITE, WET WEDDING
Red Valentino from Andrews, 2901 Bayview Ave., $695
“If it rains on your wedding day, this is the Valentino coat you must have. It’s got wonderful detailing and tortoiseshell buttons. It’s flouncy, it’s feminine, and whatever you’re wearing underneath will show nicely!”

 

 

 

 

 

OF MONTREAL
Mackage from Mendocino, 2526 Yonge St., $450
“This has some great style detailing. I really love the beautiful buttons, and the leather detailing is gorgeous. Great little buckles around the arms. It’s very classic.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS
Joe Fresh from Joe Fresh, 589 Queen St. W., $160
“Joe Fresh is really riffing on this whole theme of art meets fashion. This coat is so much fun. It’s very unusual and very creative.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHEN TECH MET STYLE
Lole from Lole Atelier, 88 Yorkville Ave., $220
“I don’t think I’ve seen anything like this before. It looks like a technical fabric and it’s beautiful. It’s got this great sheen to it, too. And this label is designed by Andy The-Anh, a great Canadian designer from Montreal.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeanne Beker: Post City’s fashion columnist and host of FashionTelevisionChannel, Jeanne Beker, is one of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, covering the industry for more than 25 years.