The faux fur coat could be the star piece of this season's fashion

For the coming season, the material of choice will be synthetic fur. Photo: AFP

What kind of coats and jackets will succeed the super-snug down jackets and puffer coats of last year?

While comfort still seems to be high on the agenda of many fashion fans, next season looks set to get a little more sophisticated, with length (but not too much), ultra-pigmented colours, and fur... well, fake fur, reflecting growing consumer interest in materials that respect the planet as well as animal welfare.