Men's Fall Essential: Burberry Outerwear

I was having a pretty serious conversation with one of my friends about the last round of women's runway shows in Paris and Milan.

We got into a pretty deep conversation about which designers blew us away and which left us asking for more and she ended up asking me what I look for when it comes to menswear. The first thing that came to mind when she asked me that was...fur.

Honest to God, hands down, FUR.

I know it sounds ostentatious and bourgeois, but fur is in.

My obsession with fur on guys started with Christoper Bailey's Fall Winter 2010 show for Burberry Prorsum.

He was the first designer to show shearling since Dolce & Gabanna's Fall 2008 Collection. I know two years seems like nothing, but in fashion, two years in a very long time.

Anyways, I'm off topic. Burberry does the best fur on guys. Hands down. That's why I nominate Burberry's outerwear as this year's Fall Essential.

Here are my favorites:

This is definetely my favorite coat for fall. Amazing tailoring, beautiful Finnish mink collar, incredible fabric...its perfect.

Who doesn't love a full length leather trench coat? The shearling collar is a welcome addition as well.

See the rest of my picks after the jump!

When I saw this coat walk the runway for the first time in February, I almost started crying because I wanted it so badly. It explifies what Christopher Bailey does for Burberry: Old world constuction and fabric with current styles. The jaguar mink makes it an absolute essential piece.

I have to admit, the first time I saw this coat, it didn't love it. It's starting to grow on me however. The coffee colored tweed is perfect for fall.

This coat is the most practical offering of the season. Sure it lacks fur but, it still holds a sense of drama with the leather sleeves. I would love to wear it this fall.