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Christie Brown 

Corset-Detail Trench Coat

There’s just something glamorous about a good trench coat. The ultimate trans-seasonal dressing piece, it’s a fall essential that has stood the test of time. Its understated simplicity also makes it the perfect way to temper a bright outfit or to add a dash of professional polish. Featuring a lapelled collar, concealed front fastening, epaulets, buttoned cuff tabs, and built-in corsetry with embroidered detailing, the Corset-Detail Trench Coat by Ghanaian womenswear brand Christie Brown is a slightly more avant-garde take on the classic variety, its waist-accentuating silhouette playing up the piece’s feminine flair. We recommend keeping the rest of your look simple; after all, this singular piece is the epitome of one that speaks for itself.

Wear with: 

Taibo Bacar

Black Mandevo Shirt Dress

$289

Okapi

Scarlet Red Lamia Bag

$1,450

Christie Brown

Corset-Detail Trench Coat

$495

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Nkwo 

Patches Blazer

Suitable for everything from a day at the office to an elegant evening engagement, a blazer is a vital staple of any wardrobe. Perhaps it’s the piece’s versatility that makes the tailored jacket so appealing. It easily emphasizes the feminine form with a fitted silhouette, while the boxy fit projects a slightly more menswear-inspired air. Nkwo’s Patches Blazer, however, is an unexpected marriage of both. Made from panels of upcycled tonal-blue denim to create an artisanal, patchwork effect (the brand’s very own creation called Dakala Cloth, created by stripping and sewing together sections of denim cutoffs), the striking piece delivers all the qualities one would expect from a fabulous fall cover-up (suitable coverage, handy pockets, and, most importantly, comfort). It’s a playful take on denim that provides an element of originality that will most certainly take center stage. Wear with a pair of sleek cigarette pants to have a little fun with proportions, and add your favorite stiletto heel to reach even loftier heights.

Wear with:

Khokho Collection

Lindi Minaudière in Smoke Blush

$385

Nkwo

Patches Blazer

$550

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Kahindo

Gold Jacquard Bomber Jacket

If casual dressing is your forte, it’s hard to go wrong with an understated style like the bomber jacket. Designers have long been revisiting the sporty staple, using unusual materials and all kinds of unique add-ons (including fringe-detailing and intricate prints) that elevate it into something a little more elegant. And with its iconic, slouchy silhouette and lightweight nature, it is perfect for nearly any weather condition—provided you’re deft at some smart layering. Kahindo’s Bomber Jacket is crafted from glistening jacquard in rich cream, rust, and gold colorway; the luxurious piece can be easily thrown on top of an effortless sneaker and jeans combo or even as part of a more glamorous evening ensemble. 

Wear with:

Christie Brown

Cutout Knitted Top

$145

Kahindo

Gold Jacquard Bomber Jacket

$288

Viviers

Samurai Pants

$590

4.

IAMISIGO 

Oversize Square Jacket

There are plenty of jackets to choose from out there, but if your style philosophy is a little more on the adventurous side, may we suggest giving IAMISIGO’s Oversize Square Jacket a spin? Handcrafted in Nigeria from cotton and acrylic yarn, this fringed favorite is a head-turner, its frayed edges and hand-woven texture contributing to an air of boho chic. And while it looks sensational teamed with its matching culottes, Emmy Kasbit’s Amaka Bustier and Adanna Cargo Pants also prove to be the ideal touches for an upscale ensemble. The plain colors and sleek silhouettes ensure that the jacket’s sumptuous shades of yellow and purple piece remain the focal point of your outfit and cement your style status, no matter the weather.

Wear with:

Emmy Kasbit

Amaka Bustier Top

$90

Emmy Kasbit

Adanna Cargo Pants

$155

Loza Maléombho

White Uri Sandals

$170