As the squeaky voice of Aqua’s Lene Nystrøm once sang, “life in plastic, it’s fantastic.” Like so many things from the late ’90s, the words of the “Barbie Girl” singer are ringing true again today. Slick coats and jackets with sheen are all the rage this fall, thanks in large part to their appearance on the Fall 2017 runway at Calvin Klein, where Raf Simons drew inspiration from the plastic-covered couches often found in Middle American homes.
Aside from their shiny allure, these pieces are quite practical. While the PVC jackets from Beaufille and Courrèges aren’t exactly raincoats in the traditional sense like Burberry’s hooded pink slicker, they’ll certainly keep you dry and windproof during inclement weather. Miu Miu’s transparent trench would do well in a downpour, as would Simons’s plastic-covered double-breasted overcoat. With a range of colors and silhouettes available, this category of outerwear is among the most versatile and stylish to throw on right now. Rain or shine, Barbie Girl or not, there’s a plastic coat for everyone this fall. Above, here are 13 of the slickest options.