KAREN MILLENLeather Collared Belted Short Coat

- Genuine leather that holds its structure at the shoulder yet softens through the body - it sits, rather than stiffens, against the frame. - A wide self-belt cinches at the waist, transforming what is essentially a boxy short coat into something with a defined, considered silhouette. - Oversized covered buttons run down the front placket, giving the coat a sculptural, almost architectural quality that sets it apart from standard leather outerwear. - The pointed collar sits flat and sharp - wide enough to make a statement when worn up, refined enough to fold neatly back. - Cut to a short length that sits just below the hip, making it proportionally versatile across both wide-leg trousers and midi skirts. The silhouette here is deliberately unhurried - the coat falls with a slight ease through the body before the belt pulls everything back into shape. That push and pull between relaxed cut and cinched waist is what makes it work so well as a standalone piece rather than a layer. The leather carries a natural lustre that reads as polished without trying too hard. As shown on the model, it pairs cleanly over a fine-knit roll-neck and wide-leg tailored trousers - a combination that keeps the focus on the coat's structure. For a more dressed-up occasion, wear it over a sleek column dress with pointed-toe heels and minimal jewellery; the coat does enough on its own. During the day, it transitions just as well over tailored separates for a client lunch or gallery visit. This is a coat that rewards wearing - the leather will develop its own character over time, making it better with every outing.