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In the trenches: how to buy a runway-ready secondhand coat


A quality outer layer never goes out of style. Fashion professionals share their tips for finding a timeless piece

Most runway images I save are perfectly shaped, oversized long wool coats, with wide lapels, exaggerated shoulders and raglan sleeves. “The amazing thing about coats, which isn’t true of any other item of clothing, is their ability to redefine an entire look and profile,” says a Melbourne-based stylist, Emma Boseley. Boseley has had success buying winter coats from local and international secondhand stores including Grailed and Buyee – the latter for special preloved pieces by Japanese designers.

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