Exclusive | The viral barn coat is the new It jacket especially for NYC moms at school drop-off: Luxe look

In the concrete jungle, outerwear meant for barnyard chores has never been more en vogue.The barn coat has emerged as the fall It piece after receiving rave reviews from fashionistas, who are clamoring to get their hands on the jacket spotted on the runways and celebrities, such as Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber and Alexa Chung.The overcoat is the cream of the crop, particularly for New York City moms, who are flocking en masse to retailers like Old Navy for the budget-friendly $60 jacket that has spurred a larger trend of outerwear dupes.“It’s actually been a staple for me during school drop-off because I can just throw it on whatever I’m wearing,” stylist and mom Arielle Siboni, 37, told The Post, adding that it is comfortable, warm and more fashionable than a traditional puffer in the winter.“I love that it’s both chic and practical.”Tribeca mom-of-two Samantha Sheinson, 37, told The Post that she’s noticed “a lot” of fellow moms sporting the jacket in her neighborhood, some splurging on a Prada version, while others opt for vintage finds or low-cost options.“It’s a modern, nostalgic piece from high school and college,” explained Sheinson, saying that she loves the “boxier,” “distressed” rendition of the modern-day barn coat.“Back then it was the Barbour coat, which I feel like are a much more classic barn jacket, but now it’s in this more oversized, vintage, retrofit with the same concept, but it just feels a little edgier,” she said.Prada “put the barn jacket on the map,” according to Sheinson, a content creator better known by her online moniker, The New York Blonde.Indeed, the garment was updated for the spring-summer 2024 collection, featuring raw hems and distressed fabric.“The second I saw that, I knew they were going to be a big hit,” said Siboni, who lives in Tribeca, adding that Prada inspired consumers to style the topper in a “more urban way.”While major fashion houses followed suit — the Row introduced...