After a long, hot summer, I’ve been on tenterhooks to dig out my winter coats. Finally, this week’s chill puts faux fur, wool, and cashmere back on the fashion agenda.
If there’s one tastemaker who knows how to dress for winter, it’s Alexa Chung. For more than a decade, she’s been our cold-weather muse, from leather jackets paired with pleated skirts to layered knits and cords, or trench coats and ballet flats.
One of her favourite winter outfit formulas is also the easiest to recreate: a maxi grey wool coat, denim and heeled black boots. For 2026, she’s just debuted her newest outerwear investment – and it hails from the high street.
When strolling the streets of London, Alexa was spotted in Aligne’s George wrap coat. Reimagined for 2026 with a faux fur collar, the original George is already a favourite among the equally stylish Sienna Miller and Katie Holmes.
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While the silhouette is timeless, the detachable collar nods to one of this season’s biggest trends. Crafted from a wool blend, here’s where to shop Alexa’s contemporary wardrobe classic.
Aligne George faux fur collar wrap coat
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Boasting a longline length that wraps you up from the winter chill, Aligne’s George coat is characterised by its large lapels and a removable faux fur collar. Adding texture to a classic grey wool coat, the collar instantly makes it a statement piece. Complete with a detachable tie belt and wool composition, it will rival the warmth and comfort of a robe when the temperature plummets.
Depending on your preference, the grey coat is also available in navy and black – whichever colour you opt for, size up for Alexa’s perfectly inflated fit.