Me, My Coats, and I

What can I say? I'm a coat addict 🤪

Growing up in New York City, where it’s outerwear weather 75% of the year, coats have always been the item that says the most about my style. I love coats, and they are often the starting point in getting dressed, depending on what I’m doing and where I am going. Because the coat says it all.

If you can’t tell, this photo is neither AI nor real. It was me goofing around in the office after hours with Elizabeth (wearing a KULE coat and bag).

I wore this coat on set for our Spring 2026 photoshoot, which was on the first cool day. I generally like to size up because I like a dramatic, oversized look. This coat just launched on the site, so the entire shoot crew was passing it around and trying it on.

Michael Kors Collection coat (similar here and here), Rùadh jeans, KULE sweater (from last fall, here’s an alternative black style), Phoebe Philo shoes and bag, necklace from my friend Erin

My mom always loved animal prints, so this coat reminds me of her. Animal prints go with everything. I especially love this coat’s particular print. It’s a realllllly good one. It looks great with all black (see above) or camel. Leopard print can be too dressy for me, so I try to dress it down with denim or a tee. If I’m not comfortable with what I am wearing, I can’t leave the house.

Balenciaga blazer, vintage Levi’s jeans (similar here), KULE tee, Chanel boots (I got these in the summer — similar here, thigh-high version here), and bag, vintage straw hat (similar here)

This outfit is a little out of my comfort zone. I never wear my jeans tucked into my boots, nor do I usually leave the house with a little straw hat on in October. The tee, blazer, and jeans are what keep this outfit “me,” but sometimes it’s fun to experiment and just go to the grocery store and see what happens (still tbd).

Therefore, I may need to sell these boots on TRR soon. Stay tuned.

Toteme blazer and trousers, KULE tee, Michael Kors Collection pendant, Miu Miu sneakers, Chanel sunglasses

This, however, is something I feel very comfortable and myself in. Anything “menswear” with a twist is so up my alley. This grey flannel Toteme blazer with a detachable scarf is something I plan to wear all season long. Together with the trousers, it can look too “businessy,” so I threw on the sneakers to tone it down a bit. Perfect for the 9-to-5 schlep.

And now an accessories round-up:

Pheobe Philo bag, Chanel bag, vintage hat (similar here), Phoebe Philo shoes, Dries Van Noten sneakers, Miu Miu sneakers, Chanel boots (stay tuned, maybe going on TRR), Deve silver pendant, Michael Kors Collection leather pendant, Chanel sunglasses, Khaite x Oliver Peoples sunglasses

It’s been fun — ciao for now! Peace out :)

xo,

Nikki Kule