WHO would have thought that Archie Macpherson would become quite the style icon?

Actress Keira Knightley was spotted last week wearing a Burberry sheepskin coat, while trendsetters like Rihanna, Chloe Sevigny and Kate Hudson have also been cosying up in winter casuals.

While the first shades of spring are appearing on the high street, we’re loathe to give up coats, sensible boots and lashings of scarves and hats.

Here’s our pick of what’s available – many much reduced – on the high street.

FAUX FUR COAT BY BOUTIQUE, £150, TOPSHOP

This Topshop design, above right, combines a faux fur gilet shape with grey leather sleeves. It may be a grower for the more adventurous. FOR INFO: 0845 121 4519.

ASYMMETRIC ZIP PARKA, £75, WAREHOUSE.

A transitional coat, above left, that can be dressed up for work or down with jeans and riding boots. The most versatile parka around. FOR INFO: 0870 122 8813.

ANNIE COAT, £75 (WAS £165), FRENCH CONNECTION.

We’ve been blown away by some of the reductions on winter coats still available at French Connection. Go for grandad chic in this timeless design, above right, available in black or grey. FOR INFO: 0207 036 7200.

LONG CASUAL PARKA, £45 (WAS £85), OASIS.

A utilitarian parka, left, to keep you warm. Add a touch of feminine appeal with a striped scarf and brightly-coloured beanie. FOR INFO: 01865 881986.

BARTON COAT, £199 (WAS £249), HOBBS.

For those who find the Shearling coat just a tad too rural, check out Hobbs’ Barton coat, above right, with its camel hair fabric. FOR INFO: 0845 313 3130.

CHECK WOOL COAT, £39 (WAS £130), PHASE EIGHT.

What a saving to be made on a casual coat, left, that would look great worn with skinny jeans and a long-line scarf. FOR INFO: 0207 471 4406,

GREY FAUX SHEEPSKIN COAT, £75 (WAS £95), WALLIS.

Wallis offers an affordable alternative, right, to the four-figure price tag of Keira’s Burberry coat. Also available in black. FOR INFO: 0845 121 4520.