The best men's coats for winter

The plummeting temperatures and dreary skies that are always forced upon us this time of year necessitate swapping out the lighter jackets of autumn for something a bit more sturdy. Yet functionality - keeping warm - should not and does not have to be wedded to a lack of sartorial imagination.
With that in mind, here are a dozen diverse highlights of men's outerwear, all of which can weather both a harsh winter and the unforgiving stylistic eyes of your friends, colleagues and significant others.

Supreme

All of streetwear king Supreme's collaborations are blink-and-you'll-miss-it, but none more so than its storied relationship with The North Face. A highlight of the upcoming drop is this durable mountain parka tarted up in lambskin leather.

Buy it here from 11:00 on 18 October, but move with haste as it'll sell out in a flash.

Comme des Garcons Homme Plus

'Tell all the truth but tell it slant' - that was Emily Dickinson's philosophy to poetry. By the looks of this asymmetric twist on a classic pea coat, it's also Comme des Garcons' inimitable approach to tailoring.

Buy here for £1,125

Woolrich

Lowkey without being anonymous, this understated jacket works best in a cool grey to tastefully pick out the buttons that cover the zip.

Buy here for £586

Moncler

Moncler jackets are a Eurotrash staple, and come the winter, you won't want to be seen in South Ken or on the slopes without one. Blend in to the frivolity with this bold red number, available to buy here for £999.

Acne Studios

We appreciate that sometimes you want a jacket with no fuss. This piece from Swedish label Acne Studios is beautifully simple and beautifully made, a perfect work coat that will adapt to any office dress code.

Buy here for £850

Neighborhood

A seasonal spin on the ubiquitous souvenir jacket by the Japanese streetwear label. Striking embroidery on all sides of the piece includes moose, mountains and packs of huskies.

Buy here for £820

Saint Laurent

Shearling collar? Check. Check? Check. The two textures balance out nicely, although the collar can be detached for when milder weather rolls around.

Buy here for £1,985

Carhartt

Trends come and go, but the black parka will remain a perennial favourite - and Carhartt know a thing or two about making staples that not only stay in style, but stay in one piece for year after year.

Buy here for £225

Kenzo

Even if the trees around you have bare and possibly snow-covered branches, that's no reason to abandon floral motifs in your clothing. This Kenzo jacket delivers with aplomb with a striking mix of muted and bright colours.

Buy here for £545

Officine Generale

This immense tank of a coat might have a touch of Batman's Bane about it, but you'll be so toasty you'll hardly care. Joking aside, this coat equals any futuristic design for warmth, and has a whole lot more timeless style.

Buy here for £2,400

The North Face

The Nuptse puffer is a timeless piece of outerwear, and The North Face have recently been reissuing a spate of designs based on past models. The camo pattern of this particular one should stand out nicely against grey city streets.

Buy here from £219

032c

Uber edgy Berlin fashion and design mag 032c also produce a range of branded merch, which (surprise surprise) translates their impeccable taste into killer clothes. This avant-garde bomber is one of the highlights.

Buy here for £419