The return of BBC's The Traitors for its fourth series on New Year's Day 2026 has captivated audiences with its high-stakes drama. Yet, beyond the secret alliances and tense roundtables, host Claudia Winkleman's impeccable wardrobe has once again become a major talking point, sending fashion fans into a frenzy with each episode.
Curated by her long-time stylist Sinead McKeefry, Claudia's looks masterfully blend a 'Highlands-meets-goth-glam' aesthetic. The signature style features iconic tartan, luxurious cashmere, floor-grazing coats, and her beloved fingerless gloves and chunky boots. McKeefry, speaking to Grazia, revealed the evolution of the look, mixing punk-gothic elements from the celebrity series with heritage pieces and new independent brands.
Episode 5: The Dramatic Return Of The 'Yeti' Coat
While a secret Traitor was revealed, fashion watchers were obsessed with Claudia's powerful ensembles. For breakfast, she wore a black checked wool shacket by Petar Petrov (approx. £651), paired with her trusty Spanx leggings (£88) and Miu Miu boots (£1,560). High-street alternatives include a similar checked shacket from Next for £59.
The mission look featured a show-stopping, fluffy maxi coat from Connolly, channelling the viral 'Yeti' coat glamour of previous series. While the exact coat isn't available, Anthropologie offers a similar faux-suede longline coat for £220. The roundtable saw a return to a classic blazer and Spanx leggings combo, elevated with a berry-coloured Holland Cooper blouse (£149).
Episode 4: Romantic Tulle Meets Country-Core
Claudia blended cosy and romantic styles perfectly in this episode. Her breakfast look was a 70s-inspired herringbone suit from Essentiel Antwerp (now sold out), with a high-street alternative available at ASOS for £120. The mission outfit was a masterclass in layering.
She combined a Brora Harris Tweed coat (£745) and a Hambro & Miller roll neck with the standout piece: a champagne tulle ruffled skirt by Needle & Thread (£325). For a similar skirt on a budget, Roman offers a tiered ruffle skirt for £42.
Episode 3: Head-to-Toe Green Androgyny
This episode provided ample winter layering inspiration. Claudia's breakfast look featured culottes and an exaggerated bow blouse from Zara, paired with a Le Kilt knitted tank. For the mission, she wore a luxurious brown merino wool coat from Brora (£595) with Grenson brogues.
The roundtable showcased a supremely chic, all-green androgynous outfit. It comprised a sage striped bow blouse from ThroughTheTrees, a Cordings tweed waistcoat (£225), and likely Reiss flared trousers (£78 on sale), finished with Givenchy ankle boots.
Earlier Episodes: Signature Staples & Kilt-Glam
In episode 2, Claudia's breakfast featured a Fair Isle knit vest from Hambro & Miller (£385) over a COS polo neck. Her mission look included a stunning olive green coat from The Landskein, while the roundtable revisited gothic-punk chic with a Comme des Garçons frilled blouse under a YSL velvet blazer.
The series opener in episode 1 saw Claudia return to her failsafe formula: Spanx leggings and Dr. Martens Chelsea boots (£180), topped with a YSL peacoat for the mission. To welcome the new contestants, she wore a blush pink LK Bennett blouse under a burgundy Jigsaw blazer.
Stylist Sinead McKeefry and her team source pieces from a mix of high-end designers like Bottega Veneta and YSL, beloved brands like COS and Brora, and champion independent labels. For fans wanting to emulate the 'haute-country' style, the key is mixing investment pieces with reliable staples, and thankfully, there are affordable high-street alternatives for almost every iconic look.
