Weekend Max Mara Coats and Jackets: The Range and the Best Picks

A Weekend Max Mara coat is the most accessible way into Max Mara outerwear. Weekend Max Mara is one of the lines sold under the Max Mara name, and its coats on Coveti run from $1,050 to $1,670, against $3,620 and up for the main line Icon coats. You still get pure wool drap, teddy fabric and the house’s wrap shapes. Shop the range at Max Mara at Coveti.

Key facts

• The line: Weekend Max Mara is one of the official lines sold under the Max Mara name, alongside Max Mara, ‘S Max Mara, Max Mara Studio, Max Mara Atelier and Max Mara The Cube.
• The house: Max Mara was founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and is still family owned.
• Price on Coveti: Weekend Max Mara coats run from $1,050 to $1,670; Weekend jackets start at $610.
• Fabrics: most Weekend wool coats are 100% virgin wool; the teddy styles mix wool, alpaca and mohair.
• Range: Coveti stocks 120 Weekend Max Mara coats and jackets, from wrap coats and pea coats to down jackets, parkas and leather bombers.
• Sizing: Italian sizes, where IT 40 = UK 8 = US 4 and IT 44 = UK 12 = US 8.
• Shipping: Coveti ships worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, with prices shown in US dollars.

What is Weekend Max Mara outerwear?

Weekend Max Mara is the part of the group that dresses the days off. The clothes are built for real life: knitwear you can wash and wear, corduroy and denim trousers, silk shirts, and outerwear designed to go over all of it. If you want the background on the label itself, our guide to Weekend Max Mara covers the full line, from the Pasticcino bag to the knitwear.

The coats are where the line earns its loyal following. They take the shapes Max Mara is known for, the belted wrap, the robe coat, the teddy coat, the double-breasted camel coat, and cut them in fabrics that cost less to produce than the camel hair and cashmere of the main line. The result is a coat that looks recognisably Max Mara from across a street, at a price that sits closer to a good contemporary label.

The jacket side is broader than many shoppers expect. Alongside wool shirt jackets and blazers you will find water-repellent down jackets, quilted gilets, reversible parkas and Nappa leather bombers. That makes Weekend the most practical place to start if you want one coat for the city and a second, lighter piece for wet weather.

How does a Weekend Max Mara coat differ from a Max Mara coat?

The main line, simply labelled Max Mara, is the home of the Icon coats: the 101801, designed by Anne-Marie Beretta in 1981, the Manuela in pure camel hair and the Teddy Bear coat that first walked the Autumn/Winter 2013 runway. Those coats use camel hair, cashmere and wool with cashmere, and they are finished with hand-stitched tailoring details. Weekend works with virgin wool drap, double wool, tweed and wool and alpaca teddy fabric, and the cut is a little roomier, made to layer over knitwear.

The honest answer to “which is better” is that they do different jobs. If you want a coat in pure camel hair that you will wear for decades, the main line is the one to save for, and our Max Mara coats guide walks through every Icon style. If you want a well-made wool coat to wear hard every day, Weekend gives you most of the look for about a third of the spend. For a full cost breakdown, read is Max Mara worth it.

Which Weekend Max Mara coat should you buy?

Start with the shape you will reach for most. Each of the main Weekend coat families answers a different need.

The belted wrap coat. Resina and Pedale are the closest Weekend gets to the main line’s camel wrap coats. Both are pure wool drap with kimono sleeves, a broad lapel and a matching belt. Resina is cut long and wide and closes double-breasted; Pedale is a midi wrap with tailored pick stitch along the edges. Either one covers a suit jacket, which matters if the coat is going to the office.

The teddy coat. Tempera and Bronte use a wool, alpaca and mohair teddy fabric with that plush, curly surface. Tempera is a long wrap that ties shut with no buttons; Bronte is straighter, single-breasted and buttoned. Neither is the Max Mara Teddy Bear Icon coat, which is alpaca and wool pile on a silk base, but they give you the silhouette for far less. Our guide to the Max Mara Teddy Bear coat explains the original, and the best teddy coats for women compares the alternatives.

The short coat. Neo is a boxy double-breasted coat in hand-sewn double wool broadcloth, and Alpe is a navy pea coat with a slightly flared back. Short coats suit wide trousers and jeans and work well for anyone under about 5 feet 4 inches, where a long coat can swamp the frame.

The hooded coat. Epica and Balta add a hood to double wool, which is the most practical choice for wet, windy cities such as London and Toronto. Epica closes with a zip and toggles; it is the closest Weekend gets to a duffle.

For colour, camel is the classic, and the best camel coats for women guide shows how the Weekend camel shades compare with the main line. Navy, black and dark grey are easier to keep clean and dress up just as well.

What about Weekend Max Mara jackets?

Search demand for Weekend Max Mara jackets is nearly as high as for the coats, and the jacket range is the wider of the two. It splits into four groups.

• Wool shirt jackets: Folk and Ridente are unlined double wool, cut like an oversized shirt. They work as a light coat in autumn and as a layer under a long coat in deep winter.
• Down jackets and parkas: Matassa, Edito and Novak are quilted down jackets in water-repellent fabrics, and Newbembo is a flared midi parka filled with goose down. If you want a dedicated puffer, compare these with The Cube line in our womens puffer jackets guide.
• Leather and suede: Cose is a loose Nappa leather bomber, Zuppa a zipped suede jacket and Felino a Nappa leather pea coat, all from $1,170 to $1,360.
• Blazers: Lamine, Katanga and Febo cover a black stretch wool blazer, a corduroy double-breasted jacket and a Prince of Wales check. The Max Mara jackets and blazers guide compares them with the main line tailoring.

All of these sit in the women’s jackets edit at Coveti, with the wool coats in wool coats.

How does Weekend Max Mara fit?

Weekend Max Mara uses Italian sizing like the rest of the group: IT 40 is a UK 8 and US 4, IT 42 a UK 10 and US 6, and IT 44 a UK 12 and US 8. The coats are cut with room for a knit underneath, so most customers take their usual size; every style is listed in women’s coats with its own size notes. If you plan to wear the coat open over tailoring, stay true to size; if you are between sizes and want a closer line, size down only in the wrap styles, where the belt does the shaping. Our Max Mara size guide has the full conversion chart for the US, UK, Europe and Australia.

Where can I buy Weekend Max Mara coats in the US?

Coveti stocks Weekend Max Mara coats and jackets alongside the main line and ships to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and the UAE by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Shipments are insured and signed for on delivery, and prices are shown in US dollars. Duties are usually payable on import, so check your local rules before you order. Browse the full Max Mara collection to see every Weekend piece in one place.

The best Weekend Max Mara coats and jackets on Coveti

1. Resina Double-Breasted Wool Coat in Camel

The Weekend camel coat to buy first. Pure virgin wool drap, kimono sleeves, a broad lapel and a matching belt, cut long and wide so it closes over a blazer. Also in black, navy, dark grey and marron glace. From $1,580.

2. Tempera Wool and Alpaca Teddy Coat in Camel

A long teddy wrap in wool, alpaca and mohair that ties with a belt instead of buttons. The most direct route to the teddy look in the Weekend line, in five colours. From $1,670.

3. Pedale Wool Wrap Coat in Camel

A midi wrap in pure wool drap with pick stitching along the edges and an easy kimono shoulder. A good length for shorter frames who want the wrap shape. From $1,460.

4. Bronte Long Wool and Alpaca Teddy Coat in Black

Straight, single-breasted and buttoned, with a tie belt. Black teddy fabric reads less casual than camel, which makes this the teddy coat for evenings. From $1,490.

5. Neo Short Double Wool Coat in Camel

A boxy, hand-sewn double wool coat with turn-up cuffs. The best short Weekend coat for wide trousers and jeans. From $1,050.

6. Alpe Double-Breasted Wool Pea Coat in Navy

A classic navy pea coat in double-sided wool drap, with double pleats at the back hem that swing as you walk. From $1,150.

7. Latino Wool-Blend Tweed Coat with Scarf in Brown

A wide midi coat in wool tweed that comes with its own fringed maxi scarf. Raglan sleeves leave room for a chunky knit. From $1,320.

8. Epica Hooded Double Wool Coat in Medium Grey

A hooded midi coat in pure wool double drap with a removable trim on the hood, closing with a zip and toggles. The most weatherproof wool coat in the range. From $1,360.

9. Folk Double Wool Shirt Jacket in Camel

Unlined double wool, cut like an oversized shirt with flap pockets. Wear it as a light coat in October and under a long coat in January. From $1,100.

10. Newbembo Water-Repellent Taffeta Midi Parka in Camel

A flared midi parka filled with goose down, with side zips that adjust the volume and a drawstring hood. From $1,230.

11. Matassa Short Technical Satin Down Jacket in Sand

A short down jacket in water-repellent satin with horizontal quilting and a snap stand collar. Light enough for travel. From $940.

12. Cose Nappa Leather Bomber Jacket in Dark Brown

A loose bomber in washed soft Nappa leather with a shirt collar and elasticated hem. The Weekend jacket for spring and early autumn. From $1,360.

More Max Mara guides

• Weekend Max Mara
• Max Mara coats guide
• Max Mara Teddy Bear coat
• Best teddy coats for women
• Camel hair coat versus wool coat
• Max Mara size guide
• Max Mara outfit ideas
• Womens puffer jackets

Frequently asked questions

Is Weekend Max Mara the same as Max Mara?

Weekend Max Mara is one of the official lines sold under the Max Mara name, made by the same family-owned group founded in Reggio Emilia in 1951. It is more casual and lower priced than the main Max Mara line, which holds the Icon coats such as the 101801, the Manuela and the Teddy Bear coat.

How much is a Weekend Max Mara coat?

On Coveti, Weekend Max Mara coats cost from $1,050 for the Neo short double wool coat to $1,670 for the Tempera teddy coat. Weekend jackets start at $610. By comparison, main line Max Mara Icon coats start at $3,620 for the short Rebus 101801 and rise to more than $10,000 for cashmere styles.

Are Weekend Max Mara coats good quality?

Yes. Most Weekend wool coats are 100% virgin wool drap, several are hand-sewn double wool, and the teddy coats mix wool, alpaca and mohair. The difference from the main line lies in the fibre, since main line coats often use camel hair and cashmere, and in the amount of hand finishing.

Does Weekend Max Mara run large?

Weekend Max Mara coats are cut with room for knitwear, so they feel generous rather than large. Most people take their usual Italian size: IT 40 for a UK 8 and US 4, IT 42 for a UK 10 and US 6. Size down only in belted wrap coats if you want a closer fit.

Does Weekend Max Mara make a teddy coat?

Yes. The Tempera wrap coat and the Bronte long coat are both made in a wool, alpaca and mohair teddy fabric. They are not the Max Mara Teddy Bear Icon coat, which uses alpaca and wool pile on a silk base, but they give a very similar shape for about a third of the price.

Can I buy Weekend Max Mara coats online in the US?

Yes. Coveti stocks Weekend Max Mara coats and jackets and ships to the US by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured with a signature on delivery. Prices are in US dollars, and import duties are usually payable on arrival.

Weekend Max Mara is the smart way to own the house’s coat shapes without the Icon price. See the complete Max Mara collection at Coveti, compare fabrics in our guide to camel hair coats versus wool coats, and find what to wear underneath in Max Mara outfit ideas.