fashion
February 28, 2026
Hiding in plain sight: everyone from Meghan to the Beckhams wants a funnel neck
Popped collar worn by Duchess of Sussex and Rama Duwaji is rising in popularity, with searches at John Lewis up 1,000%

TL;DR
- Searches for funnel-neck jackets have increased by 1,000% year on year at John Lewis.
- The funnel-neck jacket features a high collar (9cm-14cm) that can cover the mouth, eliminating the need for a scarf.
- High street retailers like John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Reiss, Uniqlo, and Mango are stocking multiple versions of the funnel-neck jacket.
- Fashion publications like Vogue have highlighted high-neck coats from brands such as Barbour, Monki, and Uniqlo as chic.
- The trend extends to luxury brands like Burberry, Chanel, Nike, Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Chloé, Proenza Schouler, Gucci, Stella McCartney, and Phoebe Philo.
- Celebrities including the Duchess of Sussex, Rama Duwaji, Victoria Beckham, and her son Cruz have been seen wearing funnel-neck styles.
- The trend is interpreted as "performative hiding" or "silent luxury," offering an "anti-trad wife" aesthetic.
- The funnel neck has historical connections to military coats and has been featured in luxury fashion since the 1950s.
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