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RETURN OF THE MAC

The stripper mac is back! Here’s how you can rock the bright red trench coat trend

EAGLE-eyed fashion fans will have spotted this item cropping up on stars and fashionistas all over the place in 2018.

The bright red mac is after-all... pretty hard to miss.

 Blake Lively wore a bright red mac to Michael Kors autumn/winter 2018 show in New York this morning
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Blake Lively wore a bright red mac to Michael Kors autumn/winter 2018 show in New York this morningCredit: Splash News

Vibrant red trench coats - often in a striking PVC-style material - are no long reserved for the fetishists.

The likes of Blake Lively, Alexa Chung and Bella Hadid have all been sporting the daring outerwear.

Blake was snapped wearing her rouge coat at the Michael Kors autumn/winter 2018 show.

The stunning actress wowed in the Michael Kors coat and heart shoes.

The mum-of-two showed just a peek of leg in the coat which was cinched in at the waist by a thick belt.

 Bella Hadid walked the catwalk in the Roberto Cavalli autumn/winter 2018 show during Milan Fashion Week
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Bella Hadid walked the catwalk in the Roberto Cavalli autumn/winter 2018 show during Milan Fashion WeekCredit: Rex Features

Continuing the bold trend Bella Hadid strutted down Roberto Cavalli's runway in Milan wearing a full length red Cavalli coat.

She paired the eye-catching piece with knee-high black boots and a saucy red mini dress.

The temptress topped off the outfit with slicked back hair and a sultry smokey eye.

 Style queen Alex Chung wore a bright red mac to the Burberry autumn/winter 2018 show at London Fashion Week
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Style queen Alex Chung wore a bright red mac to the Burberry autumn/winter 2018 show at London Fashion WeekCredit: Splash News
 Idris Elbas finacee Sabrina Dhowre wore a bold red mac to the Burberry show at London Fashion Week
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 Idris Elbas finacee Sabrina Dhowre wore a bold red mac to the Burberry show at London Fashion WeekCredit: Getty - Contributor

The red mac also made a fair few appearances off the runway with both fashionista Alexa Chung and Idris Elba's fiancee Sabrina Dhowre, rocking the daring look to Burberry's autumn/winter 2018 show in London Fashion Week.

Alexa, played down the statement piece with a t-shirt, jeans and boots, embracing her normal effortlessly cool style.

While Sabrina had just her stunning statement heels and black trousers poking about the bottom of the calf-length coat.

So how do you recreate the fashion-forward look? Well you'll be pleased to hear you don't have top break the bank splashing out on Burberry.

There are plenty of copy-cat coats on the high street with a much more affordable price tag. Here are our favourites...

 This red trench from Nasty Gal is now reduced to £40 from £60
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This red trench from Nasty Gal is now reduced to £40 from £60Credit: www.nastygal.com

 This red mac will set you back £42
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This red mac will set you back £42Credit: www.onenationclothing.co.uk

 This La Redoute belted trench is down to £45.50 from £65
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This La Redoute belted trench is down to £45.50 from £65Credit: laredoute.co.uk

 This FIND by Amazon mac is £82
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This FIND by Amazon mac is £82

Last month we showed you how to wear the trench – stylish since 1912, this classic coat is the key to a staple wardrobe.

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