As Claudia Winkleman returns to host the fourth series of the BBC's smash-hit reality competition The Traitors, it's not just the gameplay that's capturing attention. The presenter's distinctive country-chic wardrobe, essential for the frosty Scottish Highlands filming at Ardross Castle, has become a style showcase in its own right.
Designer Statements on a Highland Budget
Winkleman, 53, known for her glamorous Strictly Come Dancing looks, adopts a more practical but equally fashionable approach for the BAFTA-winning show. She has debuted an array of stunning winter coats since the series began in 2022. The latest series opened with a seriously chic Burberry wool duffle coat, layered over bright knitwear and checked trousers. The cream coat, featuring buffalo horn fastenings, is a premium piece currently priced at £2,490, though it's sold out in that specific colour.
For those seeking the look without the luxury price tag, high-street alternatives offer similar style. La Redoute offers a mid-length hooded duffle coat in cream for £80.99 (reduced from £179.99), while Nobody's Child has a White Long Borg Duffle Coat on sale for £93, with a further 15% off using a discount code.
Scottish Tweeds and High-Street Finds
Embracing the local scenery, Claudia has been spotted in pieces from Scottish brand Brora. One standout was a floor-length checked tweed coat, made from 100% virgin wool and priced at £745. This coveted item is nearly sold out online. A more accessible version can be found at Marks & Spencer, which is selling a FatFace checked collared coat for just £70, half its original price.
Another Brora look, a sleek brown full-length merino wool jacket costing £595, also has a compelling duplicate. Zara's soft oversized coat in a similar brown, made from polyester, is available for a mere £69.99.
Surprise Sale Steals and Ultimate Luxury
Proving her style range, Winkleman has also championed high-street heroes. She wore a khaki Marks and Spencer Wool Blend Single Breasted Coat, which has now sold out online but may still be in stores. Impressively, its price has been slashed to just £22.49 in the sales. La Redoute's similar short pea coat is currently £54.99.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, the host showcased a truly luxurious piece: an oversized Saint Laurent pea coat. The 100% virgin wool jacket, lined with silk and made in Italy, carries a price tag of £3,655 on MyTheresa. For a fraction of the cost, And Other Stories offers a double-breasted wool jacket for £119 in the sale.
Claudia Winkleman's Traitors wardrobe demonstrates that iconic winter style can be achieved at any budget, mixing investment designer pieces with astonishing high-street bargains to create her unique and coveted look.
