Coat tales

Ebony, Nov, 2007 by Harriette Cole

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When cold weather arrives, we long to wrap up in something warm and luxurious. Since cold temperatures range from cool to frigid, our needs for the season change dramatically. No worries. Designers have delivered the most sumptuous and fun coats that work for all winter climates.

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Soft and Warm

A fine wool wrap coat works for day and evening. The shawl collar adds drama, On Ubah: Long wool camel coat, Feraud. www.feraudcom. Oversized. textured, brown leather shoulder bag, vivia www.vivia.co.uk. Nadine & David 212-753-3030.

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Skin is in

Leather is a perfect transitional material for temperate climates. Plus, it feels great and looks hot on everybody who puts it on!

On Ubah (opposite page): Brown leather, double-breasted jacket, Tony Cohen. "No Dress Code" Odel gray silk dress, www.tony-cohen.com. Gray armbands. stylist's own. Brown leather gold-studded boots, michael Antonio, www.michaelantonio.com. Gold chain earrings, Vonkottwitz, www.vonkottwitz.com. On Alicia (above): Black leather, gold-button, double-breasted trench coat, Baby Phat, www.babyphat.com. Black wool pants, FORM, www.jerrytam.com. Black cotton long-sleeve T-shirt, The Gap, www.gap.com. Spiral earings, Marcia Moran, www.marciamoran.com.

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Shimmer in style

Nylon can be surprisingly warm, especially when its covering down! Oatmeal wool tweed skirt, Chris Han, www.chrishan.com. Black wool cloche hat, Heather Huey, www.heatherhuey.com. Black leather gloves, stylist's own. On Ubah: Burgundy cropped, puffy down jacket, Steve Madden www.stevemadden.com. Eggplant jersey dress, FORM, www.jerrytam.com. Black tights, Hue, www.hue.com. Long, plastic, octagonal necklace, Juko. www.electricladyland.com. 866 948 9341.

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Winter White

The cool contrast of creamy white is perfect against a wintry landscape.

On Alicia (above), cream wool jacket, Baby Phat, www.babyphat.com. Black wool double-button skirt, Diane Von Furstenberg, www.dvf.com and www.neimanmarcus.com. Black wool turtleneck, Jil Sander, www.jilsander.com. Black tights, Hue, www.hue.com. Gold hoop link necklace. Soixante Neuf, www.69jewels.com. On Ubah (right), Black-and-white print jersey turtleneck dress, Norma Kamali, www.normakamalicollection.com. Cream brocade/black fur trim coat, Joanna Mastroianni, www.joannamastroianni.com. Over-the-knee, black leather stiletto boots, Michael Antonio, www.michaelantonio.com. Black enamel hoop earrings, H&M. cream wool knit arm-warmers, H&M, www.hm.com.

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Just chill

Do winter in style with these warm wool coats.

On Alicia (above), light gray wool, hooded coat with belt, Norma Kamali, www.normakamalicollection.com. Lara Kazan buckle cuff, fingerless gloves, www.larakazan, Hue black tights, www.hue.com. On Alicia (right), brown tweed coat, Nolita De Nimes. Brown silk, ruffle-hem dress, Ashish N Soni, www.ashishnsoni.com. Brown leather corset, Literature Noir, www.literatureclothing.com. Hue black tights, www.hue.com. Black suede, ruffled, knee-hi boots, Due Farina, www.duefarina.com. Blue-stone gold ring, Marcia Moran, www.marciamoran.com

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