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Peter Som New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 Rethinks the Coat, Makes It Sexy

New York Fashion Week is only on Day 2, but a prevailing message may be emerging. The coat is no longer just for keeping warm: It is a statement piece.

First BCBG wowed with fur covered coats and muffs, signaling a return of luxurious outerwear. (No grown woman should be as excited as I am about muffs coming back.) Now, Peter Som has turned the idea of the classic winter trench on its head with his incorporation of print and pattern. He also proves a coat can make a woman look just as sexy as a little black dress. Who knew? Here are 8 looks sure to make you rethink that plain old pea coat from two winters ago.

by Cherise Luter

Peter Som Fall 2014

The opening ensemble looks more like a DVF wrap dress that a coat.

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Peter Som Fall 2014

Pretty sure everyone at the party will stop and stare when you walk in… in a good way.

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Peter Som Fall 2014

The baby sister to the previous coat. Can’t you see this with leather pants and black booties?

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Peter Som Fall 2014

Reminds me of a Chinese water color painting. The pattern actually makes this coat feminine.

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Peter Som Fall 2014

Who would take this off? By far the sexiest coat I have ever seen.

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Peter Som Fall 2014

Perfect for layering both in winter and summer. And the chevron print gives any girl curves.

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Peter Som Fall 2014

Another sleeveless layering piece, but the fur covered peplum takes it to a whole other level.

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Peter Som Fall 2014

Hotter than hot cocoa.

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