Prabal Gurung’s soft sculptured trench coat finds its moment

Prabal Gurung’s Mint Crushed Satin Jacquard Long Trench Coat with Violet Forget Me Not Motif arrives this season as a study in the designer’s most refined preoccupation: the idea that clothing should move with the body rather than constrain it. The coat, rendered in pale mint crushed satin, settles on the shoulders with a fluid generosity that speaks to Gurung’s engagement with sari philosophy, where fabric permits the wearer to breathe.

Born in Singapore to Nepali parents and trained at Parsons School of Design, Gurung launched his label in 2009 with a conviction about tailoring that remains constant: form and fluidity need not oppose one another. The Fall Winter 2026 collection presents monochromes, metallics, sublime soft shades, subtle feminine drama and neat chic, qualities that coalesce beautifully in this particular trench. The crushed satin jacquard, worked through with violet forget me nots, catches light unevenly, creating a surface that suggests both movement and stillness at once.

The coat’s construction, evidenced in how it wraps the body rather than merely covering it, reflects draped tailoring, wrapped silhouettes, and garments that feel fluid rather than fixed. On Saweetie, the oversized proportions transform the utilitarian trench into something closer to sculpture, the satin gathering at the hem and pooling slightly where it meets the floor. The palette of pale green, neither quite chartreuse nor sage, locates the piece between seasons and moods. All pieces were made by immigrants in New York, a detail Gurung emphasises as integral to his practice.

The Mint Crushed Satin Jacquard Long Trench Coat from Prabal Gurung’s Fall Winter 2026 collection is available through the designer’s New York showroom and select retailers.

Imagery courtesy of Prabal Gurung (@prabalgurung).