H&M Just Threw a Sartorial Curveball by Featuring Coated Essentials in Its Spring Offering

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For some time now, H&M has been asserting itself as a real shopping destination by inserting itself into some of the biggest trend conversations. The affordable retailer is all over everything from butter yellow to boho and even nautical nods. Not to mention collaborating with some of the biggest names in fashion, from Polish designer Magda Butrym to The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird. Now H&M is shaking things up by rolling out a spring collection full of coated clothing.

First, a little clarity on the concept. Coatings are usually a layer of rubber, resin or polymer designed to make clothing more visually appealing by enhancing shine while increasing durability and even water resistance. It's probably most often associated with denim as brands love to coat jeans and jean jackets in metallic layers. The practice is frequently reserved for fall and winter, but as H&M demonstrates, it can have spring sensibilities. Especially when incorporating more seasonal silhouettes, like short-sleeve shirts and sleeveless dresses.

Other brands also got the memo. Rick Owens, who is certainly no stranger to the process, is the most prolific. The designer offers coated jeans, coated denim tube tops and even a coated cut-out minidress. Diesel, Max Mara, Courrèges, Acne Studios and Dries Van Noten also created a slew of must-haves.

Scroll down to start shopping the most stylish and spring-friendly coated clothing.

H&M Coated Cargo Dress, $69.99 at H&M

Diesel Blue De-Ila-S Tank Top, $188 at SSENSE

Max Mara Leisure Aere Coated Jersey Miniskirt, $157 at Mytheresa

Rick Owens Bolan Coated Stretch Denim Jeans, $950 at LuisaViaRoma

L'AGENCE Margot Coated Cropped Skinny Jean in Pale Jade Coated, $280 at L'AGENCE

Pilcro The Devon Denim Shorts: Coated Edition, $88 at Anthropologie

KASSL Editions Coated Bikini Top in White, $65 at The Frankie Shop

Courrèges Appliquéd Coated Cotton-Blend Mini Skirt in Red, $550 at Net-a-Porter

Cinq à Sept Francine Coated Straight Pants, $133.12 at Saks

Rick Owens Pink Porterville Bustier Denim Camisole, $574 at SSENSE

Acne Studios Coated Denim Collarless Jacket, $400 at LuisaViaRoma

Dries Van Noten Coated Jersey Shirt, $430 at Mytheresa

Zara ZW Collection Coated Jacket, $109 at Zara

H&M Coated Zip-Front Skirt, $74.99 at H&M

Edwin Coated Bree High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans, $149.95 at Anthropologie

Rick Owens Strapless Cutout Coated-Denim Mini Dress, $1,215 at Net-a-Porter

The Attico Mat Coated Canvas Mini Skirt, $701 at LuisaViaRoma

Acne Studios Coated Denim Twill Minidress, $800 at Mytheresa

Veronica Beard Kian Coated Leather Jacket, $1,298 at Veronica Beard

H&M Coated Pencil Skirt, $34.99 at H&M

Roberto Cavalli Zebra Shiny Coated Stretch Drill Jeans, $1,100 at LuisaViaRoma

Veronica Beard Daniela High-Rise Straight-Leg Metallic Coated Jeans, $398 at Net-a-Porter

H&M Short-Sleeved Coated Shirt, $24.99 at H&M

Bottega Veneta Coated Leather Wrap Skirt, $3,300 at Saks

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