In 2013, Mary-Kate Olsen made waves at the Met Gala in a silky, yellow robe-like Balmain coat featuring floral embroidery. More than 10 years later, showstopping dusters with fur trim, flowy sleeves, and a velvet or satin finish are once again reclaiming their status as one of the biggest coat trends of 2026 .

While versions of the intricately embroidered coat have been around since the Qing Dynasty , their comeback this year can be credited to Conner Ives . The 30-year-old designer behind the viral "Protect the Dolls" tee showed the first iteration of the Silk Robe—a hip-grazing black style with a fur-covered collar and cuffs—on the Fall/Winter 2025 runway.

Since then, Ives revisited the intricately embroidered piece for Spring 2026 , Fall 2026, and most recently, Spring 2027.…