A great winter coat is a must-have for the new season and the latest catwalk styles to choose from include floor-grazing overcoats (as seen on the Hermes, Rodarte and Giorgio Armani runways) and cosy, off-duty blanket coats (as seen at Chanel, Chloe and Etro).

Blanket-style winter coat by Rodarte, autumn/winter 2011

Shearling winter coat by Jaeger, autumn/winter 2011

We’ve scoured the high street to bring you a selection of our favourite winter coats.

Isla double collar belted winter coat, £295, at Reiss

All hours long winter coat, £190, at French Connection

Faux shearling large collar coat, £69, at Marks and Spencer

Minuet Petite navy check wool blanket coat, £140, at House of Fraser

Cream checked blanket coat, £75, at Wallis

Long faux fur textured winter coat, £59, at Topshop

Renee city long coat, £180, at John Lewis

Shimmering wool winter coat, £275, at Boden

Biba leopard fur coat, £195, at House of Fraser

Pink wool mix long belted coat, £131.25, at Laura Ashley