Spring Style: How to Choose the Perfect Trench Coat with Unique Collar Details

Daniel Kim | 2026.03.30

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Everyone reaches for a trench coat in spring. But choosing the right one is what sets you apart.

   Woo Hye-rim completes a restaurant-casual look with a white graphic T-shirt / Photo: Woo Hye-rim Instagram
  Woo Hye-rim completes a restaurant-casual look with a white graphic T-shirt / Photo: Woo Hye-rim Instagram

What makes this trench stand out is the collar. A black leather collar is layered over a beige cotton trench, so two fabrics coexist on one outerwear piece. The matte beige contrasts with the glossy black along the collar line, creating a sharp border. That single detail turns a classic trench into something edgier. Leaving the waist belt undone keeps the oversized silhouette relaxed — cinch it for a more traditional vibe, or leave it loose for street-ready cool.

   Street side shot showing the black leather collar detail on the beige trench coat / Photo: Woo Hye-rim Instagram
  Street side shot showing the black leather collar detail on the beige trench coat / Photo: Woo Hye-rim Instagram

Underneath, a white graphic tee does the inner-layer work. The "Temporary Showroom" lettering peeks from the trench collar, adding a casual note beneath a polished coat. She pairs it with medium-blue wide-leg denim — the blue injects life into the beige-white-black palette and ties the look together. White chunky sneakers keep the outfit grounded, and sunglasses perched on her head are the lone styling flourish.

   Full-length bench shot: medium-blue wide denim, white sneakers, and a trench coat / Photo: Woo Hye-rim Instagram
  Full-length bench shot: medium-blue wide denim, white sneakers, and a trench coat / Photo: Woo Hye-rim Instagram

When you shop for a trench this spring, start with the collar. The same beige can read like a completely different coat depending on the collar’s material and shape.