Chocolate brown is the new black for fall and winter 2026: every bit as easy, only warmer and far more interesting. A Khaite wrap coat for the splurge, Anine Bing's brown leather bomber, a Polène bag, Staud kitten-heel boots and Rouje's cocoa ballet ...
Double-faced wool with a draped, scarf-like collar and a wide sash belt. The splurge that makes every outfit underneath it look intentional.
Khaite Jelson Coat in Dark Brown
A 100% camel hair midi coat for $300, in a mocha brown that looks far more expensive than it is.
Quince Camel Hair Single-Breasted Midi Coat in Mocha Brown
An oversized brown leather bomber with brass hardware and ribbed trim. Your black leather jacket, warmed up for winter.
Anine Bing Leon Bomber in Dark Brown Recycled Leather
A slim espresso crewneck in recycled cashmere. Tuck it into anything that used to go with a black sweater.
Reformation Nikki Cashmere Crew in Espresso
Jeanne Damas's body-skimming chocolate knit midi with a scalloped boat neck, made in Italy. Very French, very easy.
Rouje Andina Ribbed Midi Dress in Chocolate
Relaxed dark brown trousers with sharp creases front and back. They do everything black trousers do, just warmer.
& Other Stories Loose-Fit Tailored Trousers in Dark Brown
Polène's draped leather bag, held in place with hand-sewn stitches, in a deep ebony brown. The Parisian label's most sculptural shape.
Polène Numéro Neuf Mini in Textured Ebony
An Italian grained-leather tote with zips down the sides that open up to a roomy interior. Office, gym, train, all in dark chocolate.
Toteme Grained-Leather Day Tote in Dark Chocolate
A pointed-toe espresso ankle boot on a kitten heel you can actually walk in. Wear it with tailored trousers or a mini.
Staud Sebastian Ankle Kitten Heel Boot in Espresso
Cocoa brown leather ballet flats with a little bow and a small heel, made in Italy. Brown flats are the French girl's black flats.
Rouje Niçoise Leather Ballerinas in Cocoa Brown
Sharp tortoise acetate cat-eyes with UV400 protection. Brown frames flatter more faces than black ever will.
Anine Bing Lille Sunglasses in Tortoise
A wide ebony brown suede belt, made in Italy. Cinch it over a dress or a long knit and you've styled it.
Rouje Etreinte Suede Belt in Ebony Brown
An intense brown in a silky matte that lasts up to 12 hours. The '90s supermodel lip, back for 2026.
MAC M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Antique Velvet
