Where to buy the perfect winter coat in Hong Kong

Just about everyone in Hong Kong is happy to see October when it arrives. The notorious humidity levels have started to fall and we can think about dressing for style rather than just to avoid heatstroke. For women, it's time to get out the leggings and cardigans. By November, things get really exciting as coat season beckons, and we can start layering and planning outfits. The designers have been extra playful this year. Ordinarily winter coats are every shade of non-colour, but this season it's all about psychedelic shades, cuts and designs. Here are 10 of the jazziest coats to brighten a winter's day. Edith & Ella yellow high-neck coat HK$2,483 Urban Outfitters' first store has just touched down in the city, and there's even more reason to celebrate now that we've seen Edith & Ella's gorgeous retro coat. This coat has a rugged woollen texture, extra deep pockets and round oversized buttons on the back for a 1960s vibe. Wear it with a houndstooth miniskirt and patent brogues for a Penny Lane moment. Available at Urban Outfitters, Lab Concept, Queensway, Admiralty; urbanoutfitters.com DKNY Oversized faux fur striped bomber jacket HK$3,510 This monochrome faux fur jacket is a favourite for its ease of pairing and funky, haphazard streaking. A coat that can be worn equally well with garish primaries and powder pastels, we can imagine it as an outstanding Christmas party piece with metallic accessories and a sequin-clad clutch. If you can't get enough of the faux but your credit limit won't budge, check out theoutnet.com for some great discounted versions. Available at net-a-porter.com H&M mesh kimono HK$ 1,290 This kimono is great if you're looking for an easy throw-over when rushing out the door to a gala or exhibition opening. Black means versatility, while the contrasting mesh and oversized sequins give this sombre number a festive edge. It may not be the best option when it comes to keeping warm but it's perfect for dos when you're out of the taxi and onto the red carpet in under 30 seconds. Available at H&M, 30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Cos zip-up printed jacket HK$1,047 The stylish Swedes have got their outerwear offerings down pat with symmetrical cuts and hues of cotton grey, marshmallow pink and popcorn yellow. Unfortunately, our temperatures rarely drop below five degrees Celsius, so there isn't much need for super warm threads of the Scandinavian variety, but lighter jackets in velour or silk help bridge the gap. This lightweight jacket sports a funky pixel graphic and, with a ribbed neck and practical pockets, makes a trendy windbreaker. Available at Cos, 74 Queen's Road Central Stella Jean Clara tribal print A-line trench coat HK$9,463 Here's a coat that we can only describe as a cross between aboriginal tapestry and a trench that Scarlett O'Hara might have worn. This particular cut gives the trench a fuller skirt and a simple, high-necked collar allows the print to shine through. Perfect for an attention-seeking saunter down Queen's Road Central. Available at matchesfashion.com Asos leather look biker jacket with structured shoulders HK$970 It's time to grab your scrunchy and jump on that Harley because a girlier biker jacket we've yet to see. In a delectable shade of candy floss pink, this jacket means business - demure, inoffensive business, of course. It is a stylish way to amp up a chiffon dress or sedate trousers-and-shirt combo. We are particularly fond of the jutting shoulders, which give it a sense of high-fashion bravado. Terminator's Sarah Connor would be pleased. Available at Asos, asos.com Apiece Apart Esta double-breasted coat HK$4,617 This one is so sleek, you could wear it with a bin liner on your head and still look good. Breaking away from flashier cuts, it's double breasted and, at 120cm, longer than your average coat. Will keep you toasty when the mercury falls. Available at apieceapart.com J. Crew Noir floral bonded coat HK$10,080 For fans of European prints, this ticks every box. The fabric was found in a print house in Como, Italy and appropriated into this unexpectedly functional and elegant coat. Although smartly structured, the overgrown quality of the print gives it a sense of lushness and complexity - the sort of design that you might find on a Monacan princess. Because of its ivory base, the coat looks lightweight, but the designers at J. Crew have made it more resilient with compact wool melton fabric from Manifattura di Carmignano, an Italian mill known for its quality woollens. Available at J. Crew, shop 1026, IFC, Central MSGM Coral red wool coat HK$5,160 You can wear this any time with anything because it will make you feel great. Modern and lively, it would fit in a Danish design catalogue with its clean round neck, wide three-quarter-length sleeves and oversized panels. Large, inconspicuous buttons fasten the coat together, creating an outstanding block of conspicuous colour that will turn heads. For jolly days and festive nights. Available at Lane Crawford, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay Vince contrast trim coat HK$5,392 This coat is so to the point in style, it hardly needs an explanation. Minimalism abounds in Vince clothing, with clean details and eccentric cuts. It sits like a cape when buttoned at the neck, allowing for a cheeky glimpse of leg. This coat is best worn for short jaunts outdoors rather than anything long haul, but it's a style that will resist the changing times and will likely still be bang on trend come 2050. Available at vince.com